Cluster 6

Boosting the competitiveness of protein crops in Europe

14/04/2026

Boosting sustainable competitiveness in rural areas through innovation

14/04/2026

Developing innovative phytosanitary treatments for regulated plant pests to support safe international trade

14/04/2026

Green Transition Food Processing Africa

14/04/2026

Advancing basic knowledge and developing tools for sustainable management of key migratory fish species

14/04/2026

Sustainable and healthy diets based on health status and socio-economic risk factors of ageing population

14/04/2026

Leveraging R&I knowledge on microbiome

14/04/2026

Strengthening the EU plant protection ecosystem for a future-proof agriculture

14/04/2026

Advanced innovative solutions for improved competitiveness and sustainability in controlled environment agriculture (CEA)

14/04/2026

Boosting circularity and diversification strategies of terrestrial livestock production systems

14/04/2026

Accelerating the development of breeding tools for perennial crops, specifically fruits and nuts

14/04/2026

Boosting plant health and reducing losses on farm and during storage for sustainable growth in Africa (FNSSA)

14/04/2026

Tackling pesticide resistance: early detection, management strategies, and foresight

14/04/2026

Integrating a holistic perspective in microbiome research for resilient, competitive and sustainable food systems

14/04/2026

Sustainable and healthy diets for cardiovascular diseases prevention with the support of digital applications

14/04/2026

Towards the water infrastructures of the future

14/04/2026

Towards more effective, fair and coherent policies for climate change mitigation and adaptation in agriculture and forestry

14/04/2026

Improving analytical capacity and understanding of social drivers in agriculture to better assess social sustainability in the sector

15/04/2026

Supporting All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance

15/04/2026

Additional activities for the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP)

15/04/2026

Embracing innovation in agriculture by peer-to-peer learning via on farm-demonstrations and cost-benefit analysis

15/04/2026

Increasing knowledge flows to practice within AKIS via EU thematic knowledge hubs

15/04/2026

Boosting data availability and AI solutions in food for consumers and food service professionals

15/04/2026

A services and business incubator for geospatial open-source developments

15/04/2026

Empowering the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

15/04/2026

Interconnect Earth Observation research for addressing environmental policies

15/04/2026

Coordinated European contribution to the WMO Global Greenhouse Gas Watch and its international governance

15/04/2026

Thematic Networks of Excellence for AI in Science – Agriculture and Environmental Pollution (RAISE pilot)

21/04/2026

Open topic: Boosting organic farming for a competitive, sustainable and resilient farming sector

14/04/2026
15/09/2026

Living labs to enhance soil health in Alpine and Atlantic biogeographical regions

14/04/2026
15/09/2026

Living labs to enhance soil health in managed forests and in natural/semi-natural lands

14/04/2026
15/09/2026

Open topic: Improving the competitiveness of the agricultural sector by enhancing the efficient and sustainable use of agricultural production factors

14/04/2026
15/09/2026

Open topic: Develop Earth Intelligence solutions using environmental observations and state-of-the-art AI for sustainable competitiveness and policy making

15/04/2026
30/09/2026

Unlocking the potential of citizen action for nature protection and restoration

16/04/2026
23/09/2026

Open topic: Using the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative to strengthen urban manufacturing in support of the Clean Industrial Deal

16/04/2026
23/09/2026

Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)

16/04/2026
23/09/2026

Living labs for co-creating solutions for the restoration of ecosystems

16/04/2026
23/09/2026

Mainstreaming and scaling-up evidence-based Nature-Based Solutions towards a nature positive and climate-resilient economy

16/04/2026
23/09/2026

Open topic: Uncovering the causes of specific species’ rapid decline and exploring actionable solutions

16/04/2026
23/09/2026

Bioeconomy policy support hub for Member States, regions and sectors

17/09/2026

Advancing recycling technologies for mixed post-consumer textiles waste from blended products

17/09/2026

Developing managed aquifer recharge techniques (MAR) in a rural context

17/09/2026

Boosting agrobiodiversity for food security and sustainable competitiveness

17/09/2026

Understanding and tackling the decline of insects

17/09/2026

Understanding biomass flows in Europe

17/09/2026

Developing methods to assess the presence, functions and sensitivity of groundwater ecosystems

17/09/2026

Advancing the European bio-based innovation enabled by biotechnology and biomanufacturing concepts

17/09/2026

Harnessing the unique properties of marine organisms to deliver sustainable blue bio-based products

17/09/2026

Bio-based innovation in society: supporting the sustainable way of living

17/09/2026

Toward a comprehensive assessment of the disturbance of marine ecosystems by anthropogenic underwater noise

17/09/2026

Supporting pre-normative research for standardization of the bio-based products

17/09/2026

Improving circularity of multilayer flexible plastic food contact packaging

17/09/2026

Pushing the frontier of knowledge and conservation action for deep sea ecosystems

17/09/2026

Advanced recovery of critical raw materials from Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

17/09/2026

Balancing food security, bioeconomy, climate and biodiversity objectives to unlock sustainable value chains

17/09/2026

Advancing integrated scenarios and prediction models for informing transition to a nature positive society

17/09/2026

Bioremediation of Ukraine’s ecosystems contaminated by conflicts

17/09/2026

Demonstrating and deploying innovative collection, sorting-for-reuse and repair systems for textiles at city/region level (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)

17/09/2026

Ensuring continuous effectiveness of protected areas in conserving habitats and species while facing intensifying drivers of biodiversity loss

17/09/2026

Enabling user-centred and open innovation initiatives to enhance soil health in Ukraine

23/09/2026

Antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic biosynthesis in soils: developing key understanding and counteractive strategies using a One-Health approach

23/09/2026

Monitoring soil health in practice: equipping stakeholders to sample, analyse, and interpret soil health indicators

23/09/2026

Leveraging long-term field experiments and other datasets to develop AI-ready decision support systems for sustainable soil management

23/09/2026

Understanding capital market dynamics for increased investment in New European Bauhaus projects in neighbourhoods

01/12/2026

Innovative solutions for the sustainable and beautiful use of vertical space

01/12/2026

Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoods

01/12/2026

Addressing homelessness through housing-led approaches aligned with the New European Bauhaus

01/12/2026

Advancing sustainable maintenance and repair measures for existing buildings

01/12/2026

Understanding inhabitant’s experiences of neighbourhoods to support their health and well-being

01/12/2026

Approaches to reuse vacant, obsolete or underutilised spaces

01/12/2026

Structurally addressing homelessness through coordinated social infrastructure and services in neighbourhoods

01/12/2026

Sustainable, inclusive, affordable and beautiful solutions for thermal comfort in buildings

01/12/2026

Automated Scientific Discovery – Food (RAISE pilot)

02/02/2027

Participatory research on the health of communities in contact with polluted soils

08/04/2027
14/09/2027

Innovative biotechnologies to restore soil health and improve agricultural competitiveness and resilience

08/04/2027
14/09/2027

Living labs to enhance soil health in Continental, Black Sea, Pannonian and Steppic biogeographical regions

08/04/2027
14/09/2027

Agroforestry for soil health at landscape level

08/04/2027
14/09/2027

Living Labs for co-creating solutions to reduce eutrophication from agriculture

08/04/2027
14/09/2027

Long-term drivers and consequences of soil degradation: learning from the past to improve future soil health

08/04/2027
14/09/2027

Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)

08/04/2027
16/09/2027

Optimising the water-nutrient-energy nexus for sustainable and climate smart agriculture in Africa (FNSSA)

08/04/2027
14/09/2027

Strengthening plant health: addressing emerging plant pest risks

08/04/2027
14/09/2027

Open topic: Using the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative to strengthen urban manufacturing in support of the Clean Industrial Deal

08/04/2027
16/09/2027

Improving analytical capacity for sustainable competitiveness of the agricultural sector

11/05/2027

Increasing knowledge flows to practice within AKIS via EU thematic knowledge hubs

11/05/2027

Fostering generational renewal in agriculture via EU advisory network

11/05/2027

Strengthening the resilience of European farmers through improved capacity in coping with risks and crises

11/05/2027

AI supporting informed advice for farmers and foresters to improve competitiveness and sustainability

11/05/2027