Horizon Europe: Cluster 6 2026 Call 03 - two-stage Tender overview for HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-two-stage (Destination GOVERNANCE) The current call "Cluster 6 Call 03 - two-stage" includes the two-stage topic 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.). Submit Notice: Please read all the information on this page carefully before submitting. 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-two-stage: Open topic: Develop Earth Intelligence solutions using environmental observations and state-of-the-art AI for sustainable competitiveness and policy making– RIA - 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 12 million euros is available for this call for proposals. The call topic uses “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 Open Submission Period 12.02.2026 - 30.09.2026, 16:00 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 Simone JÄHRIG Nationale Kontaktstelle Cluster 6 +43 577 55-4106 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 39 Services 10 Status Scope filters Open 39 Planned 10 Close Filter 49 Results COMET Projects 2026 Excellent collaborative research for future-oriented innovations In COMET Projects, high-quality research is carried out through collaboration between academia and industry. The aim is to do research towards exploitable products, processes, and services that have … More information available Call Open Submission Period 24.03.2026 - 13.10.2026 Max. Funding per project 2.700.000 Learn more Digital Europe Programme - Accelerating the Best Use of Technologies (SO5) Calls for proposals in SO5 of the Digital Europe Programme The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) supports the digital transformation of European society. The aim of the activities under SO5 "Accelerating the Best Use of Technologies" is to support SMEs and p… More information available Call Closed Learn more Digital Europe Programme - Accelerating the Best Use of Technologies (SO5) Calls for proposals in SO5 of the Digital Europe Programme The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) supports the digital transformation of European society. The tenth call for proposals starts on April 21, 2026 and is open until October 1, 2026. The aim of the … More information available Call Open Submission Period 21.04.2026 - 01.10.2026 Learn more Digital Europe Programme - Advanced Digital Skills (SO4) Calls for proposals in SO4 of the Digital Europe Programme The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) supports the digital transformation of European society. The tenth call for proposals starts on April 21, 2026. The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2026. … More information available Call Open Submission Period 21.04.2026 - 01.10.2026 Learn more Digital Europe Programme - AI Continent (SO2) Calls for proposals in the SO2 of the Digital Europe Programme The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) supports the digital transformation of European society. The tenth call for proposals starts on April 21. The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2026. 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COMET Projects 2026 Excellent collaborative research for future-oriented innovations In COMET Projects, high-quality research is carried out through collaboration between academia and industry. The aim is to do research towards exploitable products, processes, and services that have … More information available Call Open Submission Period 24.03.2026 - 13.10.2026 Max. Funding per project 2.700.000 Learn more
Digital Europe Programme - Accelerating the Best Use of Technologies (SO5) Calls for proposals in SO5 of the Digital Europe Programme The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) supports the digital transformation of European society. The aim of the activities under SO5 "Accelerating the Best Use of Technologies" is to support SMEs and p… More information available Call Closed Learn more
Digital Europe Programme - Accelerating the Best Use of Technologies (SO5) Calls for proposals in SO5 of the Digital Europe Programme The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) supports the digital transformation of European society. The tenth call for proposals starts on April 21, 2026 and is open until October 1, 2026. The aim of the … More information available Call Open Submission Period 21.04.2026 - 01.10.2026 Learn more
Digital Europe Programme - Advanced Digital Skills (SO4) Calls for proposals in SO4 of the Digital Europe Programme The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) supports the digital transformation of European society. The tenth call for proposals starts on April 21, 2026. The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2026. … More information available Call Open Submission Period 21.04.2026 - 01.10.2026 Learn more
Digital Europe Programme - AI Continent (SO2) Calls for proposals in the SO2 of the Digital Europe Programme The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) supports the digital transformation of European society. The tenth call for proposals starts on April 21. The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2026. The ai… More information available Call Open Submission Period 21.04.2026 - 01.10.2026 Learn more