The annual calls for proposals with specified topics are carried out as part of strategic planning and in accordance with their expected impact seven areas (“destinations”) of Cluster 6 bundled.
All details about the current tenders can be found here “Funding & tender opportunities” portal of the European Commission .
Destination – Biodiversity and ecosystem services
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01-two-stage: Living labs for co-creating solutions for the restoration of ecosystems – RIA - Budget: 14.00 million for two projects
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-02-two-stage: Open topic: Uncovering the causes of specific species’ rapid decline and exploring actionable solutions – RIA - Budget: 12.00 million for four projects
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-03-two-stage: Unlocking the potential of citizen action for nature protection and restoration – IA - Budget: 10.00 million for two projects
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-04-two-stage: Mainstreaming and scaling-up evidence-based Nature-Based Solutions towards a nature positive and climate-resilient economy – RIA - Budget: 18.00 million for three projects
Destination – Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic) – IA - Budget: 10.00 million for two projects
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-02-two-stage Open topic: Using the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative to strengthen urban manufacturing in support of the Clean Industrial Deal – IA - Budget: 18.00 million for three projects
Destination – Clean environment and zero pollution
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01-two-stage: Decontaminate and bioremediate aquatic pollution – RIA - Budget: 23.00 million for three projects