In this Horizon Europe funding, proposals should contribute to improving the availability and quality of plant reproductive material and the selection of varieties suited to the specific conditions of organic farming, in line with the objectives and requirements for organic plant reproductive material set out in Regulation (EU) No 2018/848 and the transformation of the EU’s breeding sector. Proposals must implement the ‘multi-actor approach’ and ensure a value chain approach with adequate involvement of the farming sector. Activities should take into account the diversity of seed systems in the EU. The topic is open to all types of organic farming systems in various geographical and pedo-climatic conditions. In this topic the integration of the gender dimension (sex and gender analysis) in research and innovation content is not a mandatory requirement.
Eligibility
To be eligible for funding, applicants must be established in one of the eligible countries;
- The Member States of the European Union, including their outermost regions
- The Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) linked to the Member States
- Eligible non-EU countries; countries associated to Horizon Europe and low- and middle-income countries
The maximum award value is EUR 10 000 000.
Funder: European Commission
Deadline: 06 October 2021
