Opportunities Horizon Europe 2026-27: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment (Cluster 6)

Horizon Europe 2026-27: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment (Cluster 6)

Topics available under Horizon Europe's Cluster 6 programme for 2025/26, with up to €38m available for the largest single projects
Registration Details

Calls open from Jan 2026 onwards

Various closing dates to Sep 2027: see individual calls for details

Opportunity Type
Collaboration, Funding
Award
Up to €60m euro for the largest single projects, with most projects receiving €3m-€8m: this can cover up to 100% of costs for most projects.
Organisation
Horizon Europe
Sector
Work programme information and download

A Global Challenges theme

The European Commission has published all of the 2026-27 Horizon Europe Work Programmes, which list the funding opportunities under the 2026-27 call topics.

No matter your field – whether you’re a business, university, research institute, charity, or not-for-profit – you could be eligible to apply for Horizon Europe funding to advance your cutting-edge research and innovation, fostering lasting impact and meaningful change.

Our Innovate UK European Team and UK National Contact Points can support you with these exciting potential funding opportunities and help you get the most out of Horizon Europe.

Applying from the UK

UK organisations and businesses can apply for Horizon Europe funding, working as part of a consortium with at least three countries, one of which must be an EU Member State (see “Who can apply?” below). If you are interested in one of the calls and would like to find a collaboration partner, contact Innovate UK Business Connect’s European Programmes team.

If you have formed a consortium and are ready to apply, you can do so via the Horizon Europe Funding and Tenders Portal. Click here to see all open Horizon Europe calls (you will need to search for the title of the call you are interested in).

The Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Work Programme

Funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe programme for Cluster 6, this Work Programme document outlines the expected impacts as set out by Pillar 2 of the strategic plan and details specific calls for proposals and their relevant conditions to apply.

The available topics in Cluster 6 are summarised below. For 2026-27, they have been subdivided into 7 Destinations:

  • Biodiversity and ecosystem services
  • Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption
  • Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors
  • Clean environment and zero pollution
  • Land, ocean and water for climate action
  • Resilient, inclusive, healthy and green rural, coastal and urban communities
  • Innovative governance, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal

For further details on each call, view the 2026-27 Cluster 6 Work Programme.

The calls in this cluster have opening dates varying from Jan 2026 to Apr 2027, with closing dates from Apr 2026 to Sep 2027: please check the details for each individual call before starting the application process.

Potential applicants may also be interested in the Horizon Europe 2026-27 Soil Deal For Europe EU Mission and the Restore our Ocean and Waters Mission, which have funding calls running until Sep 2027.

Innovate UK Business Connect webinar

For further information on the 2027 calls, join our webinar on 26 October 2026, 12-1.30pm.

  • Unless otherwise provided for in the specific call/topic conditions, only legal entities forming a consortium are eligible to participate in Horizon Europe actions provided that the consortium includes, as beneficiaries, three legal entities independent from each other and each established in a different country as follows:

    • at least one independent legal entity established in a Member State;
    • and at least two other independent legal entities, each established in different Member States or Associated Countries (this includes the UK).

    Our European team can help you find eligible partners to form a consortium.

    There may be further eligibility conditions for specific topics. Please check the Work Programme and contact our team to ensure your eligibility before applying.

  • The Info Day for Cluster 6 was held on 22-23 January. Click here to view the programme and watch recordings.

    Potential applicants may also find the Cluster 5 Info Days (Climate, Energy and Mobility) helpful, as these have significant topical overlap, especially with Climate: the Info Day for Cluster 5 was held on Thursday 15 January 2026 and recordings are now available.

    Registration for the Cluster 6 brokerage event on 21 January is now closed; contact Innovate UK Business Connect’s European team if you would like help in finding a consortium partner.

    For further information on the 2027 calls, join our webinar on 26 October 2026, 12-1.30pm.

  • Proposals for topics under this destination should set out a credible pathway contributing to “putting biodiversity on a path to recovery, and protecting and restoring ecosystems and their services”.

    Calls which closed in 2026 have now been removed from these listings.

    Single-stage calls opening 20 Apr 2027, deadline 22 Sep 2027
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-01: Integrating Remote Sensing and in-situ observations of Biodiversity, towards a fully interoperable observation and data framework. c.€5m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-02: Science-policy support to the implementation of EU and global biodiversity policies and strategies. c.€7m for a single project.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-03: Technical innovation to protect ecosystems and to scale up their restoration. c.€7m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-04: Living Labs for the eradication and/or management of invasive alien species. c.€8m each for 3 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-05: Accelerating the transition to a nature positive economy: Integrating biodiversity into the private sector. c.€7m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-06: Living labs driving transformative change via knowledge integration and inclusive governance. c.€7m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-07: 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. c.€7m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-08: Fostering common farmland birds and mammals for resilient food production systems. c.€6m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-09: Enhancing the competitiveness of organic crop breeding: focus on intercropping adapted varieties. c.€6m each for 2 projects.

  • Proposals for topics under this destination should set out credible paths to “ensuring healthy food and nutrition security by making agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture and food systems sustainable, resilient, inclusive and within planetary boundaries”.

    Calls which closed in 2026 have now been removed from these listings.

    Single-stage calls opening 20 Apr 2027, deadline 23 Sep 2027
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01: Increasing the resilience of agriculture in water and nutrient-scarce environments through digital innovations. c.€6m per project for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-02: Increasing mitigation of GHG emissions and feed efficiency through feed additives. c.€6m per project for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-03: Microbiome for terrestrial livestock sustainability and health within a One Health approach. c.€5m-€6m per project for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-04: Improving understanding of the contribution of the organic farming sector to sustainability. c.€6m for a single project.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-05: Enhancing farmer’s profitability and resilience through innovations for diversified crops and value chains. c.€6m per project for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-06: Unleashing the potential of sustainable smallscale aquatic food production and recreational fisheries for prosperous local communities. c.€5m per project for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-07: Towards commercialization of food systems microbiome solutions. c.€7m-€8m per project for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-08: AI-powered foodome characterization. c.€7.8m for a single project.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-09: African Union – European Union Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA). c.€6.5m for a single project.
    Two-stage calls opening 4 Feb 2027, first-stage deadline 8 Apr 2027, second-stage deadline 14 Sep 2027
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01-two-stage: Strengthening plant health: addressing emerging plant pest risks. c.€6m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-02-two-stage: Optimising the water-nutrient-energy nexus for sustainable and climate smart agriculture in Africa (FNSSA). c.€6m each for 2 projects.

  • Proposals for topics under this destination should set out a credible pathway contributing to “achieving healthy soils and forests, as well as clean air, fresh and marine water, whilst ensuring water resilience and the transition to a clean, competitive and circular economy and sustainable bioeconomy”.

    Calls which closed in 2026 have now been removed from these listings.

    Single-stage calls opening 20 Apr 2027, deadline 22 Sep 2027
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01: Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of consumer electronics. c.€5m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02: Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of construction products. c.€5m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-03: Developing novel recycling technologies for complex plastic materials applying biotech solutions. c.€5m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-04: Capacity building for extending product lifecycles through repair and refurbishment. c.€4m-€5m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-05: Innovative circular solutions for end-of-life footwear through collection, sorting and recycling. c.€4m-€5m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-06: Towards a Europe of Bioeconomy Places. c.€6m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-07: Improving biomass flows for a sustainable and circular bioeconomy. c.€7m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-08: Biotechnology application for CCU. c.€6m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-09: Increasing the circularity of bio-based sector: upcycling and recycling for higher value and environmental benefits. c.€6m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-10: Strengthening forest research for the support of Ukraine. c.€6m for a single project.
    Two-stage calls opening 4 Feb 2027, first-stage deadline 8 Apr 2027, second-stage deadline 16 Sep 2027
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage: Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic). c.€5m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02-two-stage: Open topic: Using the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative to strengthen urban manufacturing in support of the Clean Industrial Deal. c.€6m each for 3 projects.

  • Proposals for topics under this destination should set out a credible pathway to “achieve a clean environment, ensure water resilience, and enable the transformative change necessary to reduce air, water and soil pollution to levels no longer considered harmful to health and natural ecosystems, while respecting planetary boundaries“.

    Calls which closed in 2026 have now been removed from these listings.

    Single-stage calls opening 20 Apr 2027, deadline 22 Sep 2027
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01- ZEROPOLLUTION-01: Replacing hazardous substances in biocidal products. c.€4m each for 3 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01- ZEROPOLLUTION-02: Developing effective air quality planning strategies through innovative multi-scale modelling. c.€4.9m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01- ZEROPOLLUTION-03: Improve the capacity to monitor and reduce air pollution from agriculture. c.€6m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-01- ZEROPOLLUTION-04: Europe-wide environmental benchmarking system of the industrial bioeconomy sectors. c.€3m for a single project.

  • Proposals for topics under this destination should set out a credible pathway contributing to “Fostering mitigation of and adaptation to climate change in areas and sectors covered by Cluster 6”.

    Calls which closed in 2026 have now been removed from these listings.

    Single-stage calls opening 20 Apr 2027, deadline 23 Sep 2027
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-01: Governance, sustainable development and international politics of a future ice-free Arctic. c.€8m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-02: Strengthening evidence-based policies for the resilience of European agriculture and forestry and related supply chains against crises and systemic risks. c.€6m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-03: Carbon farming innovation and scale-up. c.€6m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-04: Unlocking a safe operating space for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. c.€11m each for 2 projects.
    Two-stage call opening 4 Feb 2027, first-stage deadline 8 Apr 2027, second-stage deadline 14 Sep 2027
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-01-two-stage: Open topic: Innovative solutions for the European Water Resilience Strategy. c.€5.5m each for 2 projects.

  • Proposals for topics under this destination should set out credible paths to “sustainably developing rural, urban and coastal areas“.

    Calls which closed in 2026 have now been removed from these listings.

    Single-stage calls opening 20 Apr 2027, deadline 23 Sep 2027
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-COMMUNITIES-01: Strengthening rural communities’ resilience to shocks. c.€5m each for 3 projects
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-COMMUNITIES-02: Empowering local urban food systems entrepreneurship and innovation. c.€6m each for 2 projects.

  • Proposals for topics under this destination should set out credible pathways to “developing innovative governance models and tools enabling sustainability and resilience“.

    Most calls which closed in 2026 have now been removed from these listings.

    Single stage call opening 25 Aug 2026, deadline 26 Nov 2026
    • HORIZON-CL6-2026-04-GOVERNANCE-01: Additional activities for the European Partnership of Agriculture of Data. c.€60m for a single project.
    Single stage calls opening 4 Feb 2027, deadline 11 May 2027
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-01: Strengthening the resilience of European farmers through improved capacity in coping with risks and crises. c.€6m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-02: Improving analytical capacity for sustainable competitiveness of the agricultural sector. c.€6m for a single project.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-03: International dimension of the circular biobased economy: seeking win-win opportunities. c.€3m for a single project.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-04: AI supporting informed advice for farmers and foresters to improve competitiveness and sustainability. c.€5m-€6m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-05: Increasing knowledge flows to practice within AKIS via EU thematic knowledge hubs. c.€3.5m each for 2 projects.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-06: Fostering generational renewal in agriculture via EU advisory network. c.€4.5m for a single project.
    • HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-07: Strengthening strategic advice and synergies between EU and national Research and Innovation agendas and investments. c.€4.75m for a single project.

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