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The new calls under Horizon Europe Cluster 6 – Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment will take centre stage during three days of information sessions, training and networking activities, taking place on 13–15 January 2027 in Brussels.

Researchers, businesses and organisations will have the opportunity to learn about the priorities of the 2027 Work Programme, strengthen their knowledge of research proposal preparation and connect with potential partners to build European consortia.

All in-person events will take place at the European Commission’s Charlemagne Building in Brussels.

13–14 January 2027 | European Commission Info Days

The European Commission is organising a two-day information event focusing on the new calls and thematic priorities of the Cluster 6 Work Programme 2027.

Participants will have the opportunity to hear directly from European Commission representatives about the scope, requirements and expected outcomes of the calls, helping them better prepare their research proposals.

The Info Days will take place in Brussels, with online participation also available.

More information about the Info Days

14 January 2027 | “Pathway to Impact” Training Session

As part of the CARE4BIO activities, a specialised training session entitled “Pathway to Impact” will take place on 14 January 2027, from 15:00 to 17:00 CET.

The session will focus on the Impact dimension of Horizon Europe proposals, helping participants better understand and communicate the expected outcomes and broader impacts of their proposed projects.

Registration is expected to open soon. Interested participants are encouraged to follow updates through the training session’s webpage.

More information about “Pathway to Impact”

15 January 2027 | CARE4BIO Brokerage Event

CARE4BIO, the European network of National Contact Points for Cluster 6, is organising a Brokerage Event in Brussels to facilitate networking and partner searches.

The event is aimed at researchers, businesses and organisations interested in participating in the new Cluster 6 calls and developing international collaborations.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Present research ideas and expertise through short presentations (flash presentations).
• Showcase research infrastructures, technologies, data and pilot facilities that could contribute to European projects.
• Hold pre-arranged bilateral meetings (B2B meetings) with potential partners.
• Explore opportunities to join or coordinate new European consortia.

Participation is free of charge, but places are limited.

Registration deadline: 13 December 2026.

Registration may close earlier if all available places are filled. Participant profiles are reviewed by the organisers, and registration does not automatically guarantee acceptance.

To participate, applicants must create an organisation profile and submit at least one cooperation opportunity through the networking platform.

Information and registration for the CARE4BIO Brokerage Event

Please note: Registration for the Brokerage Event does not automatically include registration for the Info Days. Participants wishing to attend both events should follow the respective registration procedures separately.

Travel Grant Opportunities

For those interested in attending the events in person, two opportunities are available to apply for financial support towards travel and accommodation expenses, subject to specific conditions.

CARE4BIO Travel Grant

The CARE4BIO project offers travel grants to eligible participants from Widening countries, including Greece.

Financial support may reach up to €1,000 per selected participant.

Application deadline: 29 November 2026. Applicants are required, among other things, to have a validated participant profile and submit a short research idea presentation (flash presentation).

Detailed information and application guidelines for the CARE4BIO Travel Grant

NCP_WIDERA.NET Travel Grants

The NCP_WIDERA.NET project also offers financial support opportunities for eligible participants from Widening countries to attend networking events under Horizon Europe.

Funding may cover eligible travel and accommodation expenses of up to €1,000, in accordance with the programme’s terms and conditions.

View the updated list of available travel grants

Important: Interested participants should carefully review the eligibility criteria, deadlines and application procedures before booking any travel or accommodation.

Submitting an application does not guarantee funding approval. Furthermore, the same expenses cannot be funded twice through the two programmes.

The 50 Cluster 6 Call Topics for 2027

The following list presents the 50 topics, grouped by thematic area, as outlined in the information material. The links lead to the corresponding entries on the European Commission’s Funding & Tenders Portal.

1. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services – BIODIV

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-01 – Integrating Remote Sensing and in-situ observations of Biodiversity, towards a fully interoperable observation and data framework

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-02 – Science-policy support to the implementation of EU and global biodiversity policies and strategies

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-03 – Technical innovation to protect ecosystems and to scale up their restoration

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-04 – Living Labs for the eradication and/or management of invasive alien species

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-05 – Accelerating the transition to a nature positive economy: Integrating biodiversity into the private sector

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-06 – Living labs driving transformative change via knowledge integration and inclusive governance

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-07 – Health of ecosystems and wild species, predictions and impacts on human health, in the face of existing and emerging stressors, from a One Health approach

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-08 – Fostering common farmland birds and mammals for resilient food production systems

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-09 – Enhancing the competitiveness of organic crop breeding: focus on intercropping adapted varieties

2. Fair, Healthy and Environmentally Friendly Food Systems from Primary Production to Consumption – FARM2FORK

HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01 – Increasing the resilience of agriculture in water and nutrient-scarce environments through digital innovations

HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-02 – Increasing mitigation of GHG emissions and feed efficiency through feed additives

HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-03 – Microbiome for terrestrial livestock sustainability and health within a One Health approach

HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-04 – Improving understanding of the contribution of the organic farming sector to sustainability

HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-05 – Enhancing farmer’s profitability and resilience through innovations for diversified crops and value chains

HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-06 – Unleashing the potential of sustainable small-scale aquatic food production and recreational fisheries for prosperous local communities

HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-07 – Towards commercialization of food systems microbiome solutions

HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-08 – AI-powered foodome characterization

HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-09 – African Union – European Union Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA)

HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01-two-stage – Strengthening plant health: addressing emerging plant pest risks

HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-02-two-stage – Optimising the water-nutrient-energy nexus for sustainable and climate smart agriculture in Africa (FNSSA)

3. Circular Economy and Bioeconomy Sectors – CIRCBIO

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01 – Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of consumer electronics

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02 – Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of construction products

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-03 – Developing novel recycling technologies for complex plastic materials applying biotech solutions

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-04 – Capacity building for extending product lifecycles through repair and refurbishment

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-05 – Innovative circular solutions for end-of-life footwear through collection, sorting and recycling

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-06 – Towards a Europe of Bioeconomy Places

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-07 – Improving biomass flows for a sustainable and circular bioeconomy

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-08 – Biotechnology application for CCU

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-09 – Increasing the circularity of bio-based sector: upcycling and recycling for higher value and environmental benefits

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-10 – Strengthening forest research for the support of Ukraine

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage – Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02-two-stage – Open topic: Using the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative to strengthen urban manufacturing in support of the Clean Industrial Deal

4. Clean Environment and Zero Pollution – ZEROPOLLUTION

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01 – Replacing hazardous substances in biocidal products

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02 – Developing effective air quality planning strategies through innovative multi-scale modelling

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-03 – Improve the capacity to monitor and reduce air pollution from agriculture

HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-04 – Europe-wide environmental benchmarking system of the industrial bioeconomy sectors

5. Land, Oceans and Water for Climate Action – CLIMATE

HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-01 – Governance, sustainable development and international politics of a future ice-free Arctic

HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-02 – Strengthening evidence-based policies for the resilience of European agriculture and forestry and related supply chains against crises and systemic risks

HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-03 – Carbon farming innovation and scale-up

HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-04 – Unlocking a safe operating space for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean

HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-01-two-stage – Open topic: Innovative solutions for the European Water Resilience Strategy

6. Resilient, Inclusive, Healthy and Green Rural, Coastal and Urban Communities – COMMUNITIES

HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-COMMUNITIES-01 – Strengthening rural communities’ resilience to shocks

HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-COMMUNITIES-02 – Empowering local urban food systems entrepreneurship and innovation

7. Innovative Governance, Environmental Observations and Digital Solutions – GOVERNANCE

HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-01 – Strengthening the resilience of European farmers through improved capacity in coping with risks and crises

HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-02 – Improving analytical capacity for sustainable competitiveness of the agricultural sector

HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-03 – International dimension of the circular bio-based economy: seeking win-win opportunities

HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-04 – AI supporting informed advice for farmers and foresters to improve competitiveness and sustainability

HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-05 – Increasing knowledge flows to practice within AKIS via EU thematic knowledge hubs

HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-06 – Fostering generational renewal in agriculture via EU advisory network

HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-07 – Strengthening strategic advice and synergies between EU and national Research and Innovation agendas and investments

Support from PRAXI Network

PRAXI Network, as a National Contact Point for Horizon Europe, provides information and guidance to researchers, businesses and organisations interested in participating in Cluster 6 calls.

Interested parties are welcome to contact the PRAXI Network team for further information on funding opportunities, participation requirements and opportunities to develop European research collaborations.