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

September 22, 2027 (Submission deadline, single-stage full application)

Total budget €10,000,000; typical grant around €5,000,000; 2 grants expected.

Supports the integration of remote sensing and in-situ biodiversity data into interoperable systems for advanced ecosystem monitoring and predictive analytics across Europe.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity seeks proposals to develop and validate integrated, multisensory biodiversity data systems that harmonize omics-based and in-situ data with remote sensing (from space or sub-orbital platforms), as well as socio-ecological and climatic data. The initiative aims to enhance ecosystem assessments, inform nature protection and restoration planning, and improve biodiversity trend prediction by advancing data integration, standardization, and interoperability across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems. Projects are expected to deliver FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Re-usable) data and harmonization workflows, demonstrate technical capabilities through ecosystem case studies, and contribute to consensus on standards for comprehensive biodiversity observation "from genome to space." --- ## Due Dates - September 22, 2027: Submission deadline (single-stage full application), 17:00:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this topic: €10,000,000 - Expected number of grants: 2 - Typical grant size: around €5,000,000 (lump sum) - Funding is provided as a lump sum under the Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) scheme. --- ## Eligibility - Open to entities established in EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. - Certain non-EU/non-Associated Countries may participate if they have made specific provisions for Horizon Europe 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. - Proposals must be submitted by a consortium (collaborative projects). - The Joint Research Centre (JRC) may participate as a beneficiary with zero funding or as an associated partner, but will not participate in proposal preparation. - Projects using satellite-based earth observation, positioning, navigation, or related timing data and services must utilize Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application: submit full proposal by the deadline. - Proposals must follow page limits and layout as described in [Annex A](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) and [Annex E](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). - Use the [Standard Application Form (HE RIA, IA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf). - Submission is via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Evaluation criteria and process 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) and [Annex F](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 deliver a detailed budget using the [HE LS Budget Table](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_he-ls-euratom_en.xlsm). --- ## Additional Information - Projects should link biodiversity observation data to socio-economic, climate, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and environmental data infrastructures. - Proposals should earmark resources for cooperation with existing initiatives such as GBIF, OBIS, and LUCAS. - Coordination with the EC Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity (KCBD) and projects under ESA’s FuturEO programme is encouraged. - For further details, consult the [HE Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) and [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## External Links - [Full topic details & application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&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) - [Annexes and reference documents](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/reference-documents) - [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) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | IT Helpdesk | [Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | National Contact Points | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Integrating Remote Sensing and in-situ observations of Biodiversity, towards a fully interoperable observation and data framework - European Commission

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