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

September 17, 2025 (single-stage)

~€6,000,000 per project | 2 projects funded | Horizon-IA (Innovation Action)

Funding for R&I projects to reduce pollution from the food and drink industries, supporting EU Green Deal priorities and food system transformation for environmental and societal benefits.

Multi-actor, international, and cross-disciplinary collaboration is required.

--- ## Description This call supports research and innovation (R&I) projects that aim to reduce pollution originating from the food and drink industries. Projects are expected to address knowledge gaps, develop and provide methods for measuring and reducing pollutant emissions, and contribute to the transformation of food systems in line with the European Green Deal, zero pollution action plan, and other EU environmental strategies. The scope includes analytical and monitoring methods for both known and emerging pollutants, identification and demonstration of best available technologies, consumer empowerment, and engagement of a broad range of stakeholders including researchers, industry, authorities, and communities. Funded activities should contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity, environmental sustainability, food safety, and community empowerment, while fostering thriving businesses and reducing food poverty. Proposals must implement a multi-actor approach and are encouraged to build on previous research and collaborate with other EU projects. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: May 6, 2025 - Proposal deadline: September 17, 2025, 17:00 (Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated budget per project: ~€6,000,000 - Number of projects funded: 2 - Type of action: Horizon Innovation Action (IA) - Funding covers collaborative R&I activities, including cross-disciplinary and multi-actor involvement --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. - Some non-EU/non-associated countries may participate if they provide their own funding (see [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf)). - Proposals must implement the multi-actor approach, involving stakeholders from research, industry, authorities, and communities. - International cooperation is strongly encouraged. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-07?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=11&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Use the standard [application form for HE Innovation Actions](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf). - Proposals must follow page limits and layout as described in the application template. - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are detailed in the [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). - Applicants should budget for collaboration, joint dissemination, and upscaling activities with other projects under this topic. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should focus on food and drink industry processes and pollutants, including less-known and emerging types. - Expected to develop analytical and monitoring methods, propose best available technologies, and empower consumers. - Activities should build on and complement existing research and EU partnerships. - Participation in joint activities, workshops, and dissemination with other funded projects is required. --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-07?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=11&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 (2025)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [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?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) - [National Contact Points](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiry Service | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT/Portal Helpdesk | [Portal Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) |

Reducing pollution from the food and drink industries

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