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

September 23, 2027

Around €6,000,000 per project; 2 projects expected to be funded; lump sum grants; single-stage call.

Funds digital innovation projects to enhance agricultural resilience to water and nutrient scarcity through advanced monitoring, AI, and multi-actor collaboration.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports research and innovation projects that aim to increase the resilience of agriculture in environments facing water and nutrient scarcity, leveraging digital and data-driven technologies. Projects are expected to develop and test monitoring devices, AI-enabled decision support systems, and create high-quality AI training data, all to optimize resource use and reduce pollution. The scope further includes addressing barriers to digital adoption among farmers, ensuring accessibility (including for persons with disabilities), and fostering collaboration across farmers, researchers, technology providers, and business partners. Proposals must align with EU strategies on agriculture, climate adaptation, biodiversity, and digital transformation, and should implement a multi-actor approach. --- ## Due Dates - September 23, 2027: Full application submission deadline (topic deadline) --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this topic: €12,000,000 - Expected contribution per project: around €6,000,000 (lump sum) - Number of projects expected to be funded: 2 - Grant type: Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions (RIA); single-stage application --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities from EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe (see [Annex B: Eligible Countries](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)) - Proposals must apply the multi-actor approach, with a consortium including farmers, researchers, advisors, technology providers, and business partners - Proposals must address accessibility, including for persons with disabilities - Involvement of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) experts is required - Projects must address various farming systems, including organic farming --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - Planned opening date: April 20, 2027 - Deadline: September 23, 2027, 17:00 Brussels time - Applications must follow the templates and guidelines provided in the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) and [Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - Proposals must comply with page limits and layout as described in the call documents --- ## Additional Information - Projects must comply with EU strategies, including the Green Transition, Climate Adaptation Strategy, Zero Pollution Action Plan, EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030, and the European Water Resilience Strategy - Proposals should leverage and complement existing EU infrastructures (e.g., Digital Europe Program, European Data Spaces) - International cooperation and building on results from previous EU-funded projects are encouraged --- ## External Links - [Call Details and Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01?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, etc.)](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) - [National Contact Points](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiries | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | IT/Portal Support | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone (Commission) | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Increasing the resilience of agriculture in water and nutrient-scarce environments through digital innovations - European Commission

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