HORIZON-JU-CBE-2023-IA-02

Production of safe, sustainable, and efficient bio-based fertilisers to improve soil health and quality

Status
open for submission
Programme
Horizon Europe (HORIZON)
Action type
HORIZON JU Innovation Actions
Opens
26 Apr 2023
Deadline
20 Sep 2023
Fetched
15 Jul 2026, 07:18 UTC
Plain-language summary

Develop safe, sustainable bio-based fertilisers to enhance soil health and quality, supporting circular economy and sustainable agriculture.

This call funds projects to produce bio-based fertilisers that improve soil health and quality. It focuses on sustainability, safety, and efficiency. The goal is to support circular economy principles and sustainable farming practices.

Likely relevant for

  • Bio-based fertiliser producers
  • Soil health researchers
  • Sustainable agriculture innovators
  • Circular economy projects
  • Nutrient recycling initiatives
  • Farmers and primary producers

Project signals

Development of bio-based fertilisersImprovement of soil qualityUse of bio-waste or sludge as inputsSustainable agriculture practices

What it funds

  • Production of safe and sustainable bio-based fertilisers
  • Improvement of soil health and quality
  • Recycling of nutrients from bio-waste and sludge
  • Support for circular economy in agriculture
  • Development of coatings or additives for fertilisers

Expected outcomes

  • Enhanced soil fertility and quality
  • Increased use of nutrient-rich waste in fertiliser production
  • Reduced environmental impact of fertilisers
  • Support for sustainable and circular agricultural practices

Who can apply / participate

  • Research organisations
  • Industry players in bio-based products
  • Agricultural cooperatives
  • SMEs and startups in sustainable agriculture
  • Farmers and primary producers (possibly as partners)
  • Check if single applicants or consortia are required or allowed
  • EU Member States and associated countries likely eligible
  • Must comply with Horizon Europe and JU specific rules
  • Exact consortium size and composition
  • Specific eligibility conditions

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
  • Budget and funding rates
  • Detailed scope and expected outcomes

Money

Budget details not stated; check official call for funding amounts and rates.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model.
  • Confirm deadlines and submission requirements on official portal

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:42 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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