Cluster 6

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

17/09/2026

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

17/09/2026

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

17/09/2026

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

17/09/2026

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

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

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

17/09/2026

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

17/09/2026

Understanding biomass flows in Europe

17/09/2026

Bioeconomy policy support hub for Member States, regions and sectors

17/09/2026

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

17/09/2026

Understanding and tackling the decline of insects

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

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

17/09/2026

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

17/09/2026

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

17/09/2026

Improving circularity of multilayer flexible plastic food contact packaging

17/09/2026

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

17/09/2026

Boosting agrobiodiversity for food security and sustainable competitiveness

17/09/2026

Addressing separation and purification challenges in biorefineries

22/09/2026

Films and coatings for circular packaging

22/09/2026

Bio-based additives as alternatives to unlock and increase recyclability and/or biodegradability

22/09/2026

Bio-based chemicals and/or materials from woody residues

22/09/2026

SSbD bio-based polymers from alternative sources

22/09/2026

Biotech routes for valorisation of residual biomass

22/09/2026

High-performance, circular-by-design, bio-based thermosets

22/09/2026

Diversification of nutritional food ingredient sources for increased EU resilience and strategic autonomy

22/09/2026

SSbD bio-based solutions for home and/or personal care

22/09/2026

SSbD bio-based alternatives for fertilising and/or crop protection products

22/09/2026

Develop breakthrough and sustainable bio-based textile fibres

22/09/2026

Boosting biorefinery competitiveness through biotech

22/09/2026

Supporting industry in the switch to sustainable and circular bio-based products and processes

22/09/2026

Regional (sea-basins) components of the EU Digital Twin Ocean

23/09/2026

Standardising and supporting climate services for climate adaptation

23/09/2026

Facilitating implementation of actionable solutions for climate adaptation of regions and local authorities

23/09/2026

Improving climate resilience of navigable inland waterways, their surroundings and related water infrastructure

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

National Adaptation Hubs - Bringing together the national level with the engaged regional and local levels (multi-level governance)

23/09/2026

Towards a European network of ocean technology testing sites

23/09/2026

Large-scale demonstration for mapping the distribution and condition of marine habitats to implement the Nature Restoration Regulation

23/09/2026

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

23/09/2026

Supporting financing of local adaptation actions with combination of public funding and private financing

23/09/2026

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

23/09/2026

Addressing aquatic pollution and biodiversity loss through nature positive solutions from source to sea

23/09/2026

By fishers, for fishers: co-management of marine and freshwaters ecosystems and resources

23/09/2026

Joint demonstration of solutions to build soil resilience to extreme weather events and support food security 

23/09/2026

Bridging the gap between disaster risk management and climate adaptation

23/09/2026

Demonstrating solutions to protect and preserve cultural heritage from the impacts of climate change

23/09/2026

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

23/09/2026

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

01/12/2026

Structurally addressing homelessness through coordinated social infrastructure and services in neighbourhoods

01/12/2026

Approaches to reuse vacant, obsolete or underutilised spaces

01/12/2026

Innovative solutions for the sustainable and beautiful use of vertical space

01/12/2026

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

01/12/2026

Advancing sustainable maintenance and repair measures for existing buildings

01/12/2026

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

01/12/2026

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

01/12/2026

Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoods

01/12/2026

Additional activities for the European Partnership of Agriculture of Data

26/11/2026

Automated Scientific Discovery – Food (RAISE pilot)

02/02/2027

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

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

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

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

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

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

08/04/2027
14/09/2027

Open topic: Innovative solutions for the European Water Resilience Strategy

08/04/2027
14/09/2027

Strengthening plant health: addressing emerging plant pest risks

08/04/2027
14/09/2027

Agroforestry for soil health at landscape level

08/04/2027
14/09/2027

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

08/04/2027
14/09/2027

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

11/05/2027

International dimension of the circular bio-based economy: seeking win-win opportunities

11/05/2027

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

11/05/2027

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

11/05/2027

Strengthening strategic advice and synergies between EU and national Research and Innovation agendas and investments

11/05/2027

Improving analytical capacity for sustainable competitiveness of the agricultural sector

11/05/2027

Fostering generational renewal in agriculture via EU advisory network

11/05/2027

Reducing soil sealing through sustainable urban and territorial design in the New European Bauhaus

15/09/2027

Green, circular and resilient harbours

21/09/2027

Towards community-driven business models: coastal and freshwaters sustainable tourism

21/09/2027

Living labs to monitor and mitigate carcinogenic substances in and originating from soils: Evaluating their effects on human cancer risks

21/09/2027

Circularity of seafood supply chain

21/09/2027

Large-scale demonstration of protection, restoration and management of blue forest ecosystems in European sea basins

21/09/2027

Demonstrating transformative solutions to increase cross-border climate resilience

21/09/2027

Researching and applying the potential of Artificial Intelligence to foster climate resilience at the regional and local levels

21/09/2027

Increasing riparian and coastal areas resilience to climate change, including in waterfront cities and islands.

21/09/2027

Developing novel recycling technologies for complex plastic materials applying biotech solutions

22/09/2027

Capacity building for extending product lifecycles through repair and refurbishment

22/09/2027

Health of ecosystems and wild species, predictions and impacts on human health, in the face of existing and emerging stressors, from a One Health approach

22/09/2027

Fostering common farmland birds and mammals for resilient food production systems

22/09/2027

Europe-wide environmental benchmarking system of the industrial bioeconomy sectors

22/09/2027

Accelerating the transition to a nature positive economy: Integrating biodiversity into the private sector

22/09/2027

Integrating Remote Sensing and in-situ observations of Biodiversity, towards a fully interoperable observation and data framework

22/09/2027

Developing effective air quality planning strategies through innovative multi-scale modelling

22/09/2027

Increasing the circularity of bio-based sector: upcycling and recycling for higher value and environmental benefits

22/09/2027

Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of consumer electronics

22/09/2027

Science-policy support to the implementation of EU and global biodiversity policies and strategies

22/09/2027

Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of construction products

22/09/2027

Towards a Europe of Bioeconomy Places

22/09/2027

Improve the capacity to monitor and reduce air pollution from agriculture

22/09/2027

Living labs driving transformative change via knowledge integration and inclusive governance

22/09/2027

Improving biomass flows for a sustainable and circular bioeconomy

22/09/2027

Biotechnology application for CCU

22/09/2027

Replacing hazardous substances in biocidal products

22/09/2027

Innovative circular solutions for end-of-life footwear through collection, sorting and recycling

22/09/2027

Strengthening forest research for the support of Ukraine

22/09/2027

Living Labs for the eradication and/or management of invasive alien species

22/09/2027

Technical innovation to protect ecosystems and to scale up their restoration

22/09/2027

Enhancing the competitiveness of organic crop breeding: focus on intercropping adapted varieties

22/09/2027

Deploying innovative wastewater management, treatment and valorisation solutions in European cities and regions in the context of climate change

22/09/2027

Urban nature: supporting restoration of urban ecosystems, along urban transport networks and in the built environment  

22/09/2027

Enhancing farmer's profitability and resilience through innovations for diversified crops and value chains

23/09/2027

Microbiome for terrestrial livestock sustainability and health within a One Health approach

23/09/2027

Increasing mitigation of GHG emissions and feed efficiency through feed additives

23/09/2027

Unlocking a safe operating space for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean

23/09/2027

Strengthening evidence-based policies for the resilience of European agriculture and forestry and related supply chains against crises and systemic risks

23/09/2027

AI-powered foodome characterization

23/09/2027