HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01-two-stage: Living labs co-creating solutions for the restoration of ecosystems

HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01-two-stage: Living labs co-creating solutions for the restoration of ecosystems is sponsored by European Commission. This call funds the creation of living labs to test and demonstrate innovative ecosystem restoration solutions in real-life settings, supporting the EU Nature Restoration Regulation.

Biodiversity and ecosystem services - European Research Executive Agency Biodiversity and ecosystem services Under Horizon Europe , the European Commission funds research and innovation that protects biodiversity and ecosystems on land, inland water and sea. There are single-stage and two-stage calls. For the single-stage call for proposals, applicants submit a final proposal by the call deadline.

For the two-stage call for proposals, applicants submit an outline application (maximum 10 pages) by the first deadline which will be evaluated against only two award criteria: ‘Excellence’ and ‘Impact’. Successful applicants are invited to submit a full proposal by the second deadline, which will be evaluated against the full set of award criteria.

HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV (Single stage) Horizon Europe 2026 call for proposals Submit your proposal by 17 September 2026 7 topics e.g. Tackling insect decline, groundwater ecosystems assessment, deep sea ecosystems conservation, nature-positive economy, agrobiodiversity 76 million Overall indicative budget See all calls on the Funding and Tenders Opportunities Portal HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV Launch of the Work Programme 2026-2027 Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026-2027 Horizon Europe 2026-27: €14 billion for better research careers in a greener, stronger EU Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected Grant agreement signature for successful projects All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.

HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01-twostage Horizon Europe 2025 call for proposals Submit your proposal by 23 September 2026 (Second stage) 3 topics Co-creating solutions for restoration ecosystems living labs, specific species’ rapid decline, Nature-Based Solutions 54 million Overall indicative budget See all calls on the Funding and Tenders Opportunities Portal HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01-twostage Launch of the Work Programme 2026-2027 Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026-2027 Horizon Europe 2026-27: €14 billion for better research careers in a greener, stronger EU Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal (First Stage) Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected (First Stage) Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal (Second Stage) Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected (Second Stage) Grant agreement signature for successful projects All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.

There are single-stage and two-stage calls. For the single-stage call for proposals, applicants submit a final proposal by the call deadline. For the two-stage call for proposals, applicants submit an outline application (maximum 10 pages) by the first deadline which will be evaluated against only two award criteria: ‘Excellence’ and ‘Impact’.

Successful applicants are invited to submit a full proposal by the second deadline, which will be evaluated against the full set of award criteria. First-stage proposals of two-stage submissions will be evaluated blindly ( except topic HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-BIODIV-01-two-stage) , and applicants may not disclose their identity in Part B of their proposal .

HORIZON-CL6-2025-BIODIV (Single stage) Horizon Europe 2025 call for proposals This call closed on 17 September 2025 10 topics e.g. Support to nature restoration measures; better communication on the biodiversity crisis; coral reefs & associated ecosystems restoration.

147 million Overall indicative budget See all calls on the Funding and Tenders Opportunities Portal Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected Grant agreement signature for successful projects All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.

HORIZON-CL6-2025-BIODIV (Two-stage call) Horizon Europe 2025 call for proposals Single-stage - This call closed on 17 September 2025 Two-stage - Submit your proposal by 18 February 2026 2 topics Living labs solutions for forests & freshwater ecosystems; enhancing multi-stress tolerance in crops.

28 million Overall indicative budget See all calls on the Funding and Tenders Opportunities Portal Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal (First Stage) 87 proposals submitted in first stage Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected (First Stage) Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal (Second Stage) Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected (Second Stage) Grant agreement signature for successful projects (tbc) All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.

Horizon Europe 2025 call for proposals Submit your proposal by 04 September 2025 - First Stage, 18 February 2026 - Second Stage 2 topics Living labs solutions for forests & freshwater ecosystems; enhancing multi-stress tolerance in crops.

28 million Overall indicative budget See all calls on the Funding and Tenders Opportunities Portal HORIZON-CL6-2024-BIODIV (Single stage) Build or join a consortium Launch of the call for proposals Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal Check the Funding & Tenders portal Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected (tbc) Grant agreement signature for successful projects All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.

HORIZON-CL6-2024-BIODIV (Two-stage call) Build or join a consortium Launch of the call for proposals Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal Check the Funding & Tenders portal Successful applicants are invited to submit a full proposal (tbc) Deadline for applicants to submit a full proposal (second stage) Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected Grant agreement signature for successful projects All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.

Horizon Europe 2023 call for proposals Call closed on 28 March 2023 18 topics e.g.: Main drivers of biodiversity loss; restoring deep-sea habitats; nature protection; nature-positive economy 184 million Overall indicative budget See all calls on the Funding and Tenders Opportunities Portal HORIZON-CL6-2023-BIODIV-01 Publication of the Horizon Europe work programme for 2023-2024 Launch of the call for proposals Apply through the Funding and Tenders portal Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected (tbc) Grant agreement signature for successful projects All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.

There are single-stage and two-stage calls open. For the single-stage call, applicants submit a final proposal by the first call deadline. For the two-stage calls, applicants submit a first draft by the first call deadline; and only the successful applicants are invited to submit a full proposal.

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Horizon Europe 2022 call Call closed on 15 February 2022 13 topics Pollinators restoration, Breeding in the European legume sector, Resilient beekeeping, Network for nature, Intercropping, etc. 141 million Overall indicative budget for the seven calls See all calls on the Funding and Tenders Opportunities Portal HORIZON-CL6-2022-BIODIV Single stage call (Dates below are indicative) Launch of the calls for proposals Deadline for applicants to submit a draft proposal See the submission figures Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected (tbc) Grant agreement signature for successful projects HORIZON-CL6-2022-BIODIV Two stage call (Dates below are indicative) Launch of the calls for proposals Deadline for applicants to submit a draft proposal See first-stage submission figures Successful applicants are invited to submit a full proposal Deadline to submit a full proposal Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected Grant agreement signature for successful projects All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.

1st calls under Horizon Europe Call closed on 6 October 2021 7 destinations Biodiversity, Farm-2-Fork, Circular economy and bioeconomy, Zero pollution, Climate, Healthy and green communities, and Governance 959 million Overall indicative budget for the seven calls See all calls on the Funding and Tenders Opportunities Portal (Dates below are indicative) Launch of the calls for proposals Deadline for applicants to submit proposals December 2021/January 2022 Notification of applicants if their proposal has been selected (tbc) Grant agreement signature for successful projects (tbc) All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.

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