[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 22, 2027

Around €7,000,000 per project; 2 awards anticipated; total topic budget €14,000,000

Supports research and innovation to integrate biodiversity into private sector practices and drive a nature positive economy.

--- ## Description This European Commission opportunity, under the Horizon Europe framework, funds research and innovation actions to accelerate the transition to a nature positive economy by mainstreaming biodiversity considerations in the private sector. Projects are expected to strengthen the economic case for biodiversity protection, restoration, and sustainable use, while developing robust biodiversity metrics, improving access to assessment methods and data, and integrating biodiversity-related risks into corporate strategies and reporting. The call encourages innovative financial mechanisms, demonstration actions for policy integration, and the use of digital tools (including AI) for sustainability reporting. The initiative seeks collaboration among researchers, businesses, financial institutions, policy makers, and civil society to co-develop and apply solutions for a nature positive economy, in alignment with the European Green Deal and the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030. --- ## Due Dates - September 22, 2027: Full application submission deadline (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this topic: €14,000,000 - Expected number of grants: 2 - Typical funding per project: Around €7,000,000 (lump sum) - Funding is provided as a lump sum grant under Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions (RIA). --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must apply the multi-actor approach, engaging researchers, businesses, financial institutions, public authorities, policy makers, and civil society. - Eligible countries: EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Some non-EU/non-Associated Countries may be eligible if they have made specific funding provisions (see [Annex B](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf)). - Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity. - Proposals must comply with the admissibility and eligibility conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission process. - Application portal opens: April 20, 2027. - Deadline: September 22, 2027 (17:00 Brussels time). - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Follow the guidelines and templates provided in the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) and [application form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf). - Proposals must adhere to page limits and layout as described in the application form and annexes. - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are detailed in [Annex D](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - Projects should coordinate with the EC Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity (KCBD) and relevant EU-funded projects. - Cooperation with the European partnership Biodiversa+ is encouraged. - Proposals should address knowledge gaps identified by IPBES assessments and, where appropriate, provide policy recommendations. - Use of digital and AI tools for sustainability reporting is encouraged, especially for SMEs and start-ups. --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes (2026-2027)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Partner Search Tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiry | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points| [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT Helpdesk | [Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

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

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