Horizon Europe: Cluster 6 2026 Call 02-two-stage

Tender overview for HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-two-stage (Destination FARM2FORK)

The current call "Cluster 6 Call 02 - -two-stage" includes the two-stage topics in the area of food systems from primary production to consumption. All topics for 2026 are described in detail in the entire work program (content, budget, formal criteria, etc.).
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What can be funded?

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 – Fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food systems from primary production to consumption

  • HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-01-two-stage: Open topic: Improving the competitiveness of the agricultural sector by enhancing the efficient and sustainable use of agricultural production factors – IA - Budget: 4.50 million for three projects
  • HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-02-two-stage: Open topic: Boosting organic farming for a competitive, sustainable and resilient farming sector – IA - Budget: 12.00 million for two projects

Who can be funded?

European consortia consisting of several (usually at least 3) organizations from 3 countries are funded, see European Commission tender documents .

What is the amount of funding?

The individual project funding depends on the topic. A budget of approximately 25.5 million euros is available for this tender. Use the call topics “Lump Sum” funding . 

What are the submission criteria?

The submission criteria are in the European Commission tender documents described.

How does the submission work?

The project application is submitted electronically via the Funding and Tenders Portal of the European Commission .

When will a decision be made?

The results of the evaluation are expected in early 2027. 
Open Submission Period
22.02.2026 - 15.09.2026, 15:53 hour
Funding procedure
Submission with a proposal process
Target group
(Non-profit) AssociationsAuthoritiesCompetence centresLarge companiesMultipliers / IntermediariesResearch facilitiesSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)Start UpUniversitiesUniversities of applied sciences
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Scope
European & International
Eligible costs
Facility usage costsMaterial and supply costsPersonnel costsThird-party costsTravel expenses
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EC - European Commission
van HOESEL Theresa

Theresa van HOESEL

Nationale Kontaktstelle
Cluster 6
+43 577 55-4109 E-Mail
MEISSNER-DRAGOSITS Susanne

Susanne MEISSNER-DRAGOSITS

Nationale Kontaktstelle
Cluster 6
+43 577 55-4406 +43 664 8 86418-09 E-Mail
JÄHRIG Simone

Simone JÄHRIG

Nationale Kontaktstelle
Cluster 6
+43 577 55-4106 E-Mail

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