Strengthening the EU crop breeding research and innovation ecosystem for competitive, resilient, and sustainable agriculture
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Programme Name
Programme Description
Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.
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Summary
Crop production is facing increasing challenges, such as the urgent need to adapt to climate change, improve water and nutrient use efficiency , protect biodiversity, improve soil health, reduce environmental impacts and ensure food security and resilience.
Addressing these complex issues requires innovative solutions and the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources to develop resilient and adaptable crops.
Detailed Call Description
Support for smart, future-oriented plant breeding programs that prioritise traits enhancing crop resilience, sustainability, and adaptability, is a key objective for the coming years, aimed at strengthening food security. To achieve these goals, it is essential to ensure that companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the breeding sector, have access to cutting-edge scientific expertise, modern breeding technologies, and a highly skilled workforce. This will drive innovation and ensure that the latest advances benefit both farmers and the entire breeding community.
Additionally, market access process for new varieties, including variety testing and registration, are critical in realising these benefits, and the research and development needs in relation to prioritised traits and values for cultivation should be identified.
Better coordination of research activities is crucial to overcome the current fragmentation of public and private research efforts. Strengthening collaboration across international, regional, and national levels will help integrate the needs of farmers, breeders, researchers, industry stakeholders, and society at large.
A more connected and cohesive approach has the potential to enhance the efficiency of the research and breeding ecosystem, streamline innovation processes, align them with the needs of all stakeholders, and support the competitiveness of the agri-food value chain.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
100%
Expected EU contribution per project: €3.00 million
Thematic Categories
- Agriculture - Farming - Forestry
- Environment and Climate Change
- Health
- Land Development
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
- Rural development
- Water - Management of Water Resources
Eligibility for Participation
- Businesses
- Educational Institutions
- Legal Entities
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Services Providers
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Eligibility For Participation Notes
A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects.
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National Contact Point(s)
Research and Innovation Foundation
29a Andrea Michalakopoulou, 1075 Nicosia,
P.B. 23422, 1683 Nicosia
Telephone: +357 22205000
Fax: +357 22205001
Email: support@research.org.cy
Website: https://www.research.org.cy/en/
Contact Persons:
Marcia Trillidou
Scientific Officer A’
Email: trillidou@research.org.cy
Dr. Mary Economou
Scientific Officer
Email: meconomou@research.org.cy