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

February 4, 2026

Up to €37,500 per project; up to 4 projects funded; total call budget €150,000.

Funds demonstration of smart farming technologies to improve working conditions, safety, and sustainability in European agriculture.

Targeted at innovators with TRL5+ solutions and farms interested in hosting demonstrations.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports the demonstration of innovative smart farming technologies with proven potential to enhance working conditions, worker safety, and sustainability in agriculture. The program seeks to accelerate the adoption of advanced tools such as robotics, augmented reality, and automated solutions in real-farm environments across Europe. Projects should focus on needs analysis, impact assessment, and the development of realistic market plans, with the goal of long-term transformation of the agricultural sector. The call is part of the AGRO-WELL initiative under the European Commission’s Horizon Europe framework, aiming to foster sustainable growth and technological readiness in the agri-food sector. --- ## Due Dates - February 4, 2026: Full application / submission deadline (single-stage) — 04 February 2026 23:59 (Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Up to €37,500 per selected project. - Up to 4 projects will be funded. - Total available funding for this call is €150,000. --- ## Eligibility - Open to individual applicants and small consortia (up to 3 parties). - Applicants must be from countries eligible for the HORIZON-CL6-2024-GOVERNANCE-01-7 call. - Solutions must be at least at Technology Readiness Level 5 (TRL5) and ready for demonstration in a real-farm environment. - Farms interested in hosting demonstrations for innovative data-based and automated solutions are encouraged to participate. - Targeted at innovators working with augmented reality, artificial intelligence, robotics, or automation solutions applicable to agriculture. --- ## Application Process - Submit a proposal using the application form provided by AGRO-WELL; applications are sent via a dedicated email address. - Selection process: 1. Initial eligibility check. 2. External expert evaluation based on defined criteria. 3. Advisory Board selection of the 4 highest-scoring proposals. 4. Final eligibility verification and Sub-grant Agreement signing for selected beneficiaries. - For detailed instructions, consult the Guide for Applicants (available on the program website). --- ## Additional Information - Demonstrations must occur on commercial farms and cover at least one growing season for fruit and vegetable farming. - Focus areas include occupational safety, decision-making optimization, and environmental impact mitigation. - Projects should deliver impact assessments and market readiness strategies. --- ## External Links - [AGRO-WELL Open Call A on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/12143?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=14&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [AGRO-WELL Project Website](https://www.agro-well.eu/) - [European Commission – Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [European Commission Contact](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | ---

AGRO-WELL Open Call A - Demonstration of smart farming technologies with a proven potential to enhance working conditions in agriculture - European Commission

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