Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 4, 2025 (Stage 1 proposal) | February 18, 2026 (Stage 2 proposal)
Funding Amounts: €12 million total for this topic; expected individual project funding is around €6 million; project duration typically 3–5 years.
Summary: Funds innovative, multi-actor projects to improve on-farm post-harvest operations, storage, and crop transformation for enhanced sustainability, climate performance, and value chain competitiveness.
Key Information: Two-stage submission; multi-actor consortia (incl. farmers and SMEs) required; financial support to third parties (SMEs/farmers) possible.