HORIZON-MISS-2023-SOIL-01-01

Discovering the subsoil 

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

Research and Innovation Action on discovering and understanding subsoil for soil conservation and climate adaptation.

This call focuses on research to better understand subsoil properties and functions. It aims to support soil conservation, climate change adaptation, and ecosystem services. Projects should align with digital agenda priorities and soil-related sciences.

Likely relevant for

  • Soil scientists
  • Environmental researchers
  • Agriculture and forestry experts
  • Climate change adaptation specialists
  • Ecologists
  • Digital technology developers for soil monitoring

Project signals

Focus on subsoil discovery and characterizationUse of nature-based solutions for soil managementIntegration of digital agenda technologiesAddressing soil biodiversity and carbon storage

What it funds

  • Research and innovation actions related to subsoil discovery and soil functions
  • Development of digital tools and monitoring systems for soil
  • Nature-based solutions for soil conservation and climate adaptation
  • Studies on soil biodiversity, carbon storage, and nutrient cycling

Expected outcomes

  • Improved understanding of subsoil properties and functions
  • Enhanced soil conservation and management practices
  • Contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation
  • Development of innovative digital soil monitoring technologies

Who can apply / participate

  • Research organizations
  • Universities
  • Public bodies
  • Private companies with R&D capacity
  • Non-profit organizations involved in research
  • Check if single applicants or consortia are required
  • Verify minimum number of participants and eligible countries
  • Likely EU Member States and associated countries
  • Confirm eligible countries in call documents
  • Participants must have relevant expertise in soil and environmental sciences
  • Check specific eligibility conditions in the call text
  • Exact consortium composition rules
  • Specific country eligibility details

Must check before shortlisting

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

Money

Budget details and funding rates are not stated and must be checked in the official call documents.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model.

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:56 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

Fine print from the EU source record. Expand when you need the original wording.