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

September 23, 2027

Around €7,800,000 per project; typically one grant awarded

Supports development of AI tools for advanced foodome analysis, accelerating identification and characterization of food chemicals to enhance foodomics research.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity from the European Commission aims to accelerate the development and validation of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for the interpretation and annotation of high-throughput foodomics data, such as those generated by untargeted mass-spectrometry or nuclear magnetic resonance. The initiative targets the comprehensive identification, structural characterization, and quantification of both endogenous and exogenous chemicals in food. Projects should also enable AI to infer the presence and concentration of compounds from incomplete data, leveraging innovative approaches like phylogenetic relationships and facilitating the identification of analytical methods and potential food safety hazards. The call encourages the creation of a European research and innovation network in food exposome research, supporting the standardization, valorization, and dissemination of AI outputs. Proposals should foster collaboration among academia, research infrastructures, industry, startups, SMEs, and international initiatives, building synergies across sectors and countries. --- ## Due Dates - September 23, 2027: Full application submission deadline (17:00:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Indicative budget: €7,800,000 for this topic - Expected number of grants: 1 - Type of action: HORIZON Innovation Actions (IA) - Funding covers multi-partner, large-scale projects --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must include at least three independent legal entities from three different EU Member States or Associated Countries. - Eligible participants: - Universities, research organizations, SMEs, startups, industry, and international initiatives. - Collaboration with international partners and private companies in the EU/Associated Countries is encouraged. - Detailed eligibility rules are outlined in [Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](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). - Some non-EU/non-Associated Countries may participate if they provide their own funding—see the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) for details. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application process. - Submission opens: April 20, 2027 - Submission deadline: September 23, 2027 (17:00:00 Brussels time) - Applications must be submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-08?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Proposals must follow the format outlined in Part B of the Application Form, available in the submission system. - Award 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). - For guidance on procedures, consult the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## Additional Information - Projects are expected to contribute to the development of AI tools for foodomics, foster cross-sectoral synergies, and advance the standardization and dissemination of results. - The multi-actor approach is encouraged, with strong integration of industry and academia. - Intellectual property, legal, and financial conditions are governed by the [Model Grant Agreement](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/agr-contr/general-mga_horizon-euratom_en.pdf). - For full details, consult the [topic page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-08?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) and [associated documents](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/manuals). --- ## External Links - [Call Topic and Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-08?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 (Eligibility, Evaluation, Legal)](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 for Applicants](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |---------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Framework Support | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points (NCPs) | [Find NCPs](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT/Portal Support | [Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone (European Commission) | +32 2 299 11 11 |

AI-powered foodome characterization - European Commission

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