Horizon Europe: Cluster 6 2026 Call 03 - single stage Tender overview for HORIZON-CL6-2026-03 (Destination GOVERNANCE) The current call "Cluster 6 Call 03 - single stage" includes the single-stage topics of Innovative Governance, Environmental/Earth Observation and Digital Solutions to Support the Green Deal. All topics for 2026 are described in detail in the entire work program (content, budget, formal criteria, etc.). On this page What can be funded? Who can be funded? What is the amount of funding? What are the submission criteria? How does the submission work? When will a decision be made? Notes & links Further offers 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 – Innovative governance, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-01: Additional activities for the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) – COFUND - Budget: 22.00 million for one project HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-02: Improving analytical capacity and understanding of social drivers in agriculture to better assess social sustainability in the sector – RIA - Budget: 10.80 million for two projects HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-03: Empowering the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development – CSA - Budget: 9.00 million for three projects HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-04: Supporting All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance – CSA - Budget: 4.50 million for a project HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-05: Coordinated European contribution to the WMO Global Greenhouse Gas Watch and its international governance – RIA - Budget: 7.00 million for one project HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-06: A services and business incubator for geospatial open-source developments – CSA - Budget: 6.00 million for one project HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-07: Interconnect Earth Observation research for addressing environmental policies – CSA - Budget: 5.40 million for a project HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-08: Boosting data availability and AI solutions in food for consumers and food service professionals – IA - Budget: 15.00 million for two projects HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-09: Increasing knowledge flows to practice within AKIS via EU thematic knowledge hubs – CSA - Budget: 7.00 million for two projects HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-10 Embracing innovation in agriculture by peer-to-peer learning via on farm-demonstrations and cost-benefit analysis – RIA - Budget: 9.80 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 96.50 million euros is available for this call, of which approximately 22 million euros are for “Additional activities for the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP)”. Use some 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. Steckbrief Closed Submission Period 14.01.2026 - 15.04.2026, 17:00 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 Collaboration Required Scope European & International Eligible costs Facility usage costsMaterial and supply costsPersonnel costsThird-party costsTravel expenses Funder Contact Theresa van HOESEL Nationale Kontaktstelle Cluster 6 +43 577 55-4109 E-Mail Susanne MEISSNER-DRAGOSITS Nationale Kontaktstelle Cluster 6 +43 577 55-4406 +43 664 8 86418-09 E-Mail Birgit STEININGER Nationale Kontaktstelle Cluster 6 +43 577 55-4101 E-Mail Notes & links Horizon Europe: Cluster 6 "Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment" The aim of research, development and innovation in Cluster 6 is to expand knowledge, build capacity and develop innovative solutions in these relevant areas. These include, above all, the transition to a sustainable circular economy and the use of natural resources as well as food security for all. Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Work Program - Call 2026 Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Learn more European Commission: Cluster 6 Horizon Europe Learn more Call 2026: Proposal Template RIA and IA (Version Dec. 15, 2025) Learn more CARE4BIO - NCP network for Cluster 6 Learn more CARE4BIO Annotated Templates (RIA, IA, CSA) for CL6 (May 25) Learn more Horizon Europe The world's largest transnational program for research and innovation with a budget of 95.5 billion euros in the period 2021 to 2027. Horizon Europe HORIZON EUROPE Community Austria Networking & strengthening cross-sector and cross-disciplinary cooperation between Austrian researchers, RTI and non-RTI organizations, public administration, funding agencies, citizens' initiatives and users. HEU Community Austria The FFG as National Contact Point The FFG provides all Austrian National Contact Points (NCPs) for the various thematic areas and program lines of Horizon Europe and supports you in realizing your project ideas at EU level. NCP overview (European and international programs) Range of services The offer ranges from basic and detailed information to project-specific advice and support with strategic positioning in the European research and innovation environment. The range of services for European programs Events All Events ORT Scope filters Online 1 Veranstalter Scope filters FFG Veranstaltungen 1 25 JUN 2026 Online Biodiversity in Horizon Europe Further offers Category Scope filters Fundings 10 Status Scope filters Open 39 Planned 10 Close Filter 10 Results Selected filters PlannedX Horizon Europe: Cluster 3 - Call: Civil Security for Society HORIZON-CL3-2026-01 The Horizon Europe "Work Programme 2026-2027 Civil Security for Society" was published on December 11. The calls for proposals promote research and innovation projects that make concrete contributions… More information available Call Open Submission Period 06.05.2026 - 05.11.2026 Max. Funding per project 6.000.000 Learn more COST Open Call 2026 Collection Date 2026 for new COST Actions A COST Action is an interdisciplinary research network that brings together researchers to investigate a topic for four years. Open to all science and technology fields, COST Actions are also bottom-u… More information available Call Planned Submission Period 31.07.2026 - 28.10.2026 Max. Funding per project 600.000 Learn more Horizon Europe: MSCA Doctoral Networks Promoting the training and mobility of doctoral candidates through international research and training networks. MSCA Doctoral Networks are international, innovative training programs for doctoral candidates based on a joint research project. They aim to strengthen and expand the career prospects of young scient… More information available Call Open Submission Period 28.05.2026 - 24.11.2026 Max. Funding per project 4.700.000 Learn more Horizon Europe: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships Promoting international mobility and career development of postdoctoral researchers through excellent research and training. The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action “Postdoctoral Fellowships” supports researchers who have completed their doctorate and wish to conduct a longer research stay abroad. The topic of the research projec… More information available Call Open Submission Period 09.04.2026 - 09.09.2026 Max. Funding per project 444.700 Learn more CET Partnership Joint Call 2026 (planned) Cooperative research projects within the framework of the European Partnership – CETP Call 2026 Within the framework of the 2026 call of the Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP), transnational consortia are to be enabled and supported in carrying out research and innovation projects aimed … More information available Call Planned Submission Period 08.06.2026 - 08.10.2026 Max. Funding per project 2.000.000 Learn more About the FFG The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) is the national funding institution for industry-related research and development in Austria. FFG funding plays a key role in generating new knowledge, developing new products and services, and thereby becoming more competitive in the global market. Learn more Stay connected Every week, you will receive an update from the FFG in your inbox. Of course, you can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time. Your e-mail address
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Horizon Europe: Cluster 3 - Call: Civil Security for Society HORIZON-CL3-2026-01 The Horizon Europe "Work Programme 2026-2027 Civil Security for Society" was published on December 11. The calls for proposals promote research and innovation projects that make concrete contributions… More information available Call Open Submission Period 06.05.2026 - 05.11.2026 Max. Funding per project 6.000.000 Learn more
COST Open Call 2026 Collection Date 2026 for new COST Actions A COST Action is an interdisciplinary research network that brings together researchers to investigate a topic for four years. Open to all science and technology fields, COST Actions are also bottom-u… More information available Call Planned Submission Period 31.07.2026 - 28.10.2026 Max. Funding per project 600.000 Learn more
Horizon Europe: MSCA Doctoral Networks Promoting the training and mobility of doctoral candidates through international research and training networks. MSCA Doctoral Networks are international, innovative training programs for doctoral candidates based on a joint research project. They aim to strengthen and expand the career prospects of young scient… More information available Call Open Submission Period 28.05.2026 - 24.11.2026 Max. Funding per project 4.700.000 Learn more
Horizon Europe: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships Promoting international mobility and career development of postdoctoral researchers through excellent research and training. The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action “Postdoctoral Fellowships” supports researchers who have completed their doctorate and wish to conduct a longer research stay abroad. The topic of the research projec… More information available Call Open Submission Period 09.04.2026 - 09.09.2026 Max. Funding per project 444.700 Learn more
CET Partnership Joint Call 2026 (planned) Cooperative research projects within the framework of the European Partnership – CETP Call 2026 Within the framework of the 2026 call of the Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP), transnational consortia are to be enabled and supported in carrying out research and innovation projects aimed … More information available Call Planned Submission Period 08.06.2026 - 08.10.2026 Max. Funding per project 2.000.000 Learn more