Cluster 6

Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environment

About this programme

Activities under Cluster 6 will help to accelerate the ecological transition required by the European Green Deal in order to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.  R&I activities will support the policy objectives of the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030, the circular economy action plan, the EU industrial strategy, the bio-economy strategy, the EU forest strategy, the blue growth strategy, the chemicals strategy for sustainability and the EU plastics strategy, in addition to the EU Climate policy. Cluster 6 will also steer and accelerate the transition to sustainable, healthy and inclusive food systems, to achieve effectively the objectives of the Farm to Fork Strategy.

These objectives are translated in seven destinations and impacts:

  1. Valuing and restoring BIODIVersity and ecosystem services
  2. FARM2FORK: Creating fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food systems from primary production to consumption
  3. Unlocking the full potential of the CIRCular economy and BIOeconomy sectors
  4. Realizing a cleaner environment and ZERO POLLUTION:
  5. Assessing the impact of CLIMATE change on land, oceans and water
  6. Developing resilient, inclusive, healthy and green COMMUNITIES (rural, coastal and urban)
  7. Establishing innovative GOVERNANCE, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal

 

Areas of activity

  • Environmental observation
  • Agriculture, forestry and rural areas
  • Circular systems
  • Food systems
  • Biodiversity and natural resources
  • Seas, oceans and inland waters
  • Bio-based innovation systems in the EU Bioeconomy


As an integral part of Horizon Europe, a set of EU Missions aim to deliver solutions to some of the greatest challenges facing Europe. The mission on Ocean and Waters and the mission on Soils are two of the 5 official mission areas defined by the Commission highly related to Cluster 6.

Latest news

  • Digital, Industry & Space
  • Climate, Energy, Mobility
  • Agro-Food, Environment

The European Commission and European Space Agency launch a joint website showcasing collaborative research on our changing planet

The European Commission and ESA have launched a new website for the Earth System Science Initiative (ESSI). The site brings together collaborative research on climate change, biodiversity loss, ocean health and other environmental challenges. It presents participating projects, scientific alliances and emerging results from EU- and ESA-supported research.

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  • Agro-Food, Environment

New map of cluster 6 stakeholders has been launched

Care4Bio, The EU network of National Contact Points for Cluster 6, has published its Stakeholders Map.  What does the map cover? EU Missions: The map covers the four Missions relevant to Cluster 6 and information on Mission calls expected in 2027. European Partnerships: The map includes thematically relevant partnerships, including...

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  • Health
  • Digital, Industry & Space
  • Climate, Energy, Mobility
  • Agro-Food, Environment

Preparing your project proposal? NCP Flanders can help

Many Horizon Europe calls are open now, with more expected soon. Use NCP Flanders’ call topic overview to quickly find relevant opportunities. The downloadable Excel files gather essential information and let you browse, filter and sort topics by programme and domain. Planning to work with partners outside the EU? Check their participation...

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  • Agro-Food, Environment
  • EIT

EIT Food looks for a European consortium to run its Future Fit Dairy Initiative

EIT Food is seeking a consortium to develop a scientific framework for regenerative dairy farming and a model to assess farm-level costs and benefits. Scope of the call The assignment consists of three connected work packages linking environmental targets with farm-level economic analysis. Work package 1 — thresholds and targets. Develop a...

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Upcoming events

  • Agro-Food, Environment

CARE4BIO Information session on tools for applicants

DEC ’25
Wed
10
DEC
Thu
10

This information session is organised by CARE4BIO, the Horizon Europe project network of Cluster 6 NCPs (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment). This information session has been designed to familiarise prospective applicants with the suite of tools, resources, and capacity-building services developed within the...

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  • Digital, Industry & Space
  • Climate, Energy, Mobility
  • Agro-Food, Environment

KETs2026 reloaded

SEP
Thu
24
FEB ’27
Mon
01

This online brokerage event focuses on Horizon Europe Cluster 4, Cluster 5 and related Cluster 6 topics. It is designed to help participants present project ideas, find European partners and prepare collaborative R&D and innovation proposals through pitching sessions and bilateral meetings.

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  • Digital, Industry & Space
  • Agro-Food, Environment
  • Missions

2nd Earth Observation of Soil Symposium

NOV
Wed
04
NOV
Thu
05
NOV
Fri
06

This symposium focuses on how Earth Observation can support soil protection, restoration and sustainable use. It brings together the scientific community and stakeholders to look at monitoring methods, validation approaches, reporting needs and downstream applications linked to soil health and land degradation. The programme is designed around policy needs, operational monitoring systems and the use of satellite data alongside in situ, airborne and modelling data.

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  • Health
  • Culture and society
  • Digital, Industry & Space
  • Climate, Energy, Mobility
  • Agro-Food, Environment

Horizon Europe proposal workshop

NOV
Fri
13

After the success of the previous editions, NCP Flanders announces the 5th edition of the “Horizon Europe proposal workshop”, organised by Horizon Europe National Contact Points NCP Federal BE, NCP-FNRS, NCP Wallonie & NCP Flanders.The target audience is limited to researchers and staff members of federal or...

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  • Agro-Food, Environment
  • Missions

European Mission Soil Week

NOV
Tue
17
NOV
Wed
18

The fourth edition of the European Mission Soil Week is designed to bring together a wide range of stakeholders working on making our soils cleaner and healthier. The conference is organised by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development under the auspices of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU....

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  • Agro-Food, Environment
  • Missions

World Conference on Marine Biodiversity 2026

NOV
Tue
17
NOV
Fri
20

The 7th edition of the World Conference on Marine Biodiversity is a tri-annual international meeting for discussion on current and emerging issues in marine biodiversity. It aims to bring together policymakers, scientists, conservationists, industry representatives, and other stakeholders to look at how marine ecosystems and their resources can...

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  • Research Infrastructures
  • Health
  • Digital, Industry & Space
  • Climate, Energy, Mobility
  • Agro-Food, Environment

RICH Europe webinar: Transnational and virtual access to research infrastructures (ISIDORe II, Ready-PV, Microbes4Climate and LASERS4EU)

NOV
Tue
17

The NCP network for research infrastructures RICH Europe organises in collaboration with other Horizon Europe NCP networks a biannual webinar to promote Transnational and Virtual Access (TNA) to research infrastructures, which are financed in the framework of Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects. This webinar is...

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  • Agro-Food, Environment

ERRIN/UnILiON Brokerage Event for Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Calls

NOV
Wed
25

ERRIN and UnLiON online brokerage event aims to bring together researchers and stakeholders from the public and private sectors to explore collaboration opportunities under 2027 Horizon Europe Cluster 6 – Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environment. The event is designed to facilitate the sharing of...

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  • Health
  • Culture and society
  • Climate, Energy, Mobility
  • Agro-Food, Environment
  • Missions

Brokerage Event - Interdisciplinary Pathways towards Green Transition & Resilient Societies

DEC
Tue
01

This online brokerage event is designed for applicants that are preparing Horizon Europe proposals on green transition and climate resilience topics across a wide range of fields, including health, climate and environment, energy, mobility, and cities, where collaboration between social sciences and humanities (SSH) and STEM disciplines is...

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  • Health
  • Agro-Food, Environment

SAVE THE DATE - European Life Sciences Conference: Driving an Innovative Economy

DEC
Wed
02

The European Life Sciences Conference, organised by the European Commission, will look at some of the key developments shaping Europe’s life sciences and their role in a stronger, more competitive economy: 🧬 New medicines – exploring innovation in health and the development of new solutions. 🧬 Food systems – looking at how...

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  • Agro-Food, Environment

EU Agri-Food Days 2026

DEC
Tue
08
DEC
Wed
09

The 2026 edition of the flagship conference on agriculture and food in the EU will take place on 8 and 9 December 2026 in Brussels. The event will cover developments and policy issues affecting Europe’s agri-food sector and is intended for farmers, policymakers, businesses, civil society organisations, analysts and digital...

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  • Agro-Food, Environment

Horizon Europe info days + Brokerage event - Cluster 6 - 2027

JAN ’27
Wed
13
JAN ’27
Thu
14
JAN ’27
Fri
15

These information days aim to explain Horizon Europe Cluster 6 funding opportunities in food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment. The programme is designed to give participants policy context, an overview of the 2027 call topics, application guidance, and examples from successful proposals. Interactive Q&A sessions are also planned.

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Your NCP contacts

Environment

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Fernanda Werneck

fernanda.werneck@vlaio.be

+32 2 553 02 62

Food, Agriculture

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Pascal Verheye

pascal.verheye@vlaio.be

+32 2 553 09 84

Bioeconomy

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Patrick De Molder

patrick.demolder@vlaio.be

+32 497 59 33 90

Your PC contact

Contact details on the site of WEWIS

The National Contact Points (NCPs) provide support, guidance, and practical information to potential applicants, helping them navigate funding opportunities and application processes.

The Programme Committee (PC) members represent their country in decision-making about the work programmes, evaluate implementation, and provide strategic input on priorities and calls.

Work programme & calls

We offer a handy Excel file, weekly updated, containing an up-to-date overview of the Horizon Europe calls.

Call topics overview

Partnerships

Partnerships unite the EC and private and/or public partners to work together in a specific domain. They offer often a good ecosystem to find collaborations.

Infosheets

Infosheets contain edited content on aspects related to this programme. They are reviewed at least yearly.

Documents

Documents contain additional information related to this programme, and are similar to related links.

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Testimonial

DYNAMO: ENGIE Laborelec participates in research on strengthening cybersecurity

ENGIE Laborelec contributed to the Cluster 3 project DYNAMO by leveraging its Digital Twin to simulate and test solutions aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity of critical infrastructures, while also providing valuable end-user insights to support the project's objectives.