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Guide · updated 8 Nov 2026

Horizon Europe Cluster 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment) calls 2026–2027: deadlines and budgets

Cluster 6 funds biodiversity, sustainable farming and food systems, oceans and water, the circular and bio-based economy, plus the biodiversity (NATURE) calls and LIFE.

  • 11open now
  • 51forthcoming
  • 26 Nov 2026next deadline
  • €839.9 millionindicative budget
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Upcoming deadlines

Open and forthcoming topics, sorted by next deadline. Source: European Commission, EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Data refreshed daily.

Call topicStatusDeadlineBudget
Additional activities for the European Partnership of Agriculture of DataHORIZON-CL6-2026-04-GOVERNANCE-01Open26 Nov 2026€60 million
European City Facility – Eighth Call for Applications: Support local authorities in developing investment concepts for sustainable energyLIFE25-CET-LIFE EUCF 3.0-48256791Open21 Dec 2026€3.7 million
Understanding the nature and the extent of the effects of PFAS on biodiversity and ecosystem servicesHORIZON-NATURE-2027-01-01Open14 Jan 2027€11.4 million
Better understanding, anticipating and addressing the biodiversity benefits and impacts of the clean and digital industriesHORIZON-NATURE-2027-01-02Open14 Jan 2027€18 million
Systemic approaches to accelerate transformative change for biodiversityHORIZON-NATURE-2027-01-03Open14 Jan 2027€12 million
Assessing direct and indirect drivers of biodiversity decline of invertebratesHORIZON-NATURE-2027-02-01Open14 Jan 2027€15 million
Living labs co-creating solutions for the restoration of ecosystems addressing implementation bottlenecks and improving resilience to risksHORIZON-NATURE-2027-02-02Open14 Jan 2027€60 million
Networking to scale up living labs for nature restoration solutions and to address bottlenecks to implementationHORIZON-NATURE-2027-02-03Open14 Jan 2027€4 million
Innovative solutions to fight wildlife trafficking and to reduce invasion of invasive alien speciesHORIZON-NATURE-2027-02-04Open14 Jan 2027€13 million
Cost-effective biodiversity monitoring for EU policiesHORIZON-NATURE-2027-02-05Open14 Jan 2027€16 million
A stronger Global Ocean Observing System to enhance Europe’s strategic autonomy, climate resilience and biodiversity conservationHORIZON-NATURE-2027-04-01Open16 Feb 2027€50 million
Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stageForthcoming8 Apr 2027€10 million
Open topic: Using the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative to strengthen urban manufacturing in support of the Clean Industrial DealHORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02-two-stageForthcoming8 Apr 2027€18 million
Strengthening plant health: addressing emerging plant pest risksHORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01-two-stageForthcoming8 Apr 2027€12 million
Optimising the water-nutrient-energy nexus for sustainable and climate smart agriculture in Africa (FNSSA)HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-02-two-stageForthcoming8 Apr 2027€12 million
Open topic: Innovative solutions for the European Water Resilience StrategyHORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-01-two-stageForthcoming8 Apr 2027€11 million
Fostering generational renewal in agriculture via EU advisory networkHORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-06Forthcoming11 May 2027€4.5 million
AI supporting informed advice for farmers and foresters to improve competitiveness and sustainabilityHORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-04Forthcoming11 May 2027€11.8 million
Strengthening strategic advice and synergies between EU and national Research and Innovation agendas and investmentsHORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-07Forthcoming11 May 2027€4.8 million
Increasing knowledge flows to practice within AKIS via EU thematic knowledge hubsHORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-05Forthcoming11 May 2027€7 million

Frequently asked questions

How many Horizon Europe Cluster 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment) calls are open now?

As of 8 Nov 2026, 11 are open for submission and 51 are forthcoming, according to the European Commission's Funding & Tenders Portal.

When is the next deadline?

The next deadline is 26 Nov 2026, for “Additional activities for the European Partnership of Agriculture of Data” (HORIZON-CL6-2026-04-GOVERNANCE-01).

What is the total indicative budget?

The indicative budget of the open and forthcoming topics listed here adds up to €839.9 million.

Where do I apply?

Proposals are submitted through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal before 17:00 Brussels time on the deadline day. Always read the official call documents before applying.

Can Ullswater Investments help me apply?

Yes. Ullswater Investments, EU funding advisors based in Madrid, matches projects with the right call, builds consortia and writes and reviews proposals.