Innovative and citizen-driven food system approaches in cities

Call: Innovative and citizen-driven food system approaches in cities

Programme

Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry, Marine, Maritime and Inland Water Research and the Bioeconomy

Type of Fund

Action programme

Description of programme
"Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry, Marine, Maritime and Inland Water Research and the Bioeconomy"

This Programme aims to promote the transition towards an optimal and renewable use of biological resources and towards sustainable primary production and processing systems. These systems will need to produce more food, fibre and other bio-based products with minimised inputs, environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions, and with enhanced ecosystem services, zero waste and adequate societal value.

Link

Link to Programme

Call

Innovative and citizen-driven food system approaches in cities

Description of call
"Innovative and citizen-driven food system approaches in cities"

The proposals shall identify several food-related innovative approaches based on citizen science and engagement, to be practised in cities to foster sustainability of the food system. Proposals shall explore and share the application of these approaches in a wider range of European cities and shall be built on results of existing research, best practices and existing platforms and programmes. Proposals could comprise activities such as prototyping testing, demonstrating and piloting in a (near to) operational environment, as well as experimental production, all with a view to subsequent replication and application in other cities. Proposals shall include the development of a classification and assessment of the benefits (economic, environmental and societal) of existing approaches for dissemination purposes, accessible online.

Link

Link to Call

Thematic Focus

Sustainability, Natural ressources, Food & Healthy Diet, European Citizenship

Funding area

EU Member States
Albania / Shqipëria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Iceland / Ísland
Moldova
Montenegro / Crna Gora/Црна Гора
North Macedonia / Северна Македонија
Norway / Norge
Serbia / Сpбија
Switzerland / Schweiz / Suisse / Svizzera
Turkey / Türkiye
Ukraine / Україна Oukraïna
Others

Origin of Applicant

Eligible applicants

International Organization, Research Institution, Enterprise (more than 250 employees or not defined), Start Up Company, Association, NGO / NPO, Public Services, Education and Training Centres, Lobby Group / Professional Association / Trade Union, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, SMEs (between 10 and 249 employees), Microenterprises (fewer than 10 employees), Other, National Government, Federal State / Region / City / Municipality / Local Authority, University

Applicant details

All legal entities located in the EU or in Third Countries can participate in Horizon 2020.

Project Partner

Yes

Project Partner Details

As a principle all projects (except coordination and support activities) must comprise at least 3 partners from at least 3 EU Member States or other eligible countries.

Further info

Open access must be granted to all scientific publications.

Type of Funding

Grant

Financial details

budget amount: around 6 Mio. € per proposal
Co- funding: max. 100%

Submission

Participant Portal

Contact Details

Link to the National Contact Point Finder.

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