Experimentation and exchange of good practices for value creation

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Code: 33998 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-WIDERA-2024-ERA-02-01 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Widening Participation and Spreading Excellence (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 15/05/2024 | End submission calls: 25/09/2024

To bring existing good practices in knowledge valorisation to support value creation across Europe, we need more experimentation, peer learning and testing of new models as well as trying out good practices in different environments.

Replication and adaptation of best practices is a powerful way to support the design, implementation and evaluation of knowledge valorisation investments and measures that enhance the quality and extent of knowledge uptake at all levels. It involves identifying and taking inspiration from best practices developed across Europe, engaging in an exchange of experiences with peers and connecting to new partners, as well as driving and supporting the set-up of new measures or the reform of existing ones.

Researchers can play an important role in engaging with citizens and bringing research results into communities that need innovative solutions. This can contribute to making research results more adapted to the needs of citizens and communities, and strengthen the uptake of research by society benefitting both the research communities and the citizens as users and co-creators.

European Nuclear Skills Initiative

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Code: 33995 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-EURATOM-2024-NRT-01-02 | Programme name: 23715 | Start submission calls: 28/05/2024 | End submission calls: 17/09/2024

The nuclear and radiation protection sector demands a consistently high level of diverse skills, and is experiencing challenges to attract the younger generation. In this context, the Commission is offering funding through a coordination and support action for a long-term, industry-, research- and training-led public & private initiative to maintain and further develop the skills necessary to ensure the availability of high-level expertise for the safe use of current and future nuclear technologies in the EU.

Overall, the proposed strategy should contribute to maintaining the highest levels of nuclear safety and radiation protection. Achieving this objective requires the strategy to also cover aspects relevant to the recently established SMR Industrial Alliance.

European Fusion Industry Platform and preparation for a Public-Private Partnership on Fusion Energy

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Code: 33993 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-EURATOM-2024-NRT-01-01 | Programme name: 23715 | Start submission calls: 28/05/2024 | End submission calls: 17/09/2024

The Commission aims to support and incentivise the European fusion community and industry and to act decisively to strengthen and deploy the EU’s technological leadership and expertise in this field. Also it aims to engage the EU fusion industry to tackle the critical bottlenecks that need to be addressed to design a first viable and cost-effective fusion power plant.

Overcoming barriers and delivering innovative solutions to enable the green transition

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Code: 33991 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL6-2024-CLIMATE-02-3 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment (Cluster 6)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 08/05/2024 | End submission calls: 24/09/2024

Under this topic, proposals should seek to address new, upcoming or unforeseen challenges related to barriers towards the green transition and propose creative or disruptive solutions to overcome them that are not covered by the other topics of Horizon Europe Cluster 6 calls in Work Programmes 2021-2022 and 2023-2024.

Closing the research gaps on Essential Biogeochemical Ocean Variables (EOVs) in support of global assessments

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Code: 33989 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL6-2024-CLIMATE-02-2 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment (Cluster 6)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 08/05/2024 | End submission calls: 24/09/2024

This topic focuses on the procedure of closing the research gaps on Essential Biogeochemical Ocean Variables (EOVs).

Successful proposal results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:

• Improved key biogeochemical ocean monitoring variables and indicators and to foster the development of regional approaches to ocean climate monitoring and reporting, overcoming current limitations and gaps;
• Improved Earth System Models representing key biogeochemical processes in the ocean with reduced uncertainty of climate change projections at regional scales, and reduced biases.
• Better understanding of the links between the ocean’s physical, biogeochemical and biodiversity components and their variability over time; the impacts of environmental stressors on ocean health, GHG sources and sinks, biology and ecosystems.

New knowledge and innovations for climate-smart farming – connecting research stations

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Code: 33987 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL6-2024-CLIMATE-02-1 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment (Cluster 6)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 08/05/2024 | End submission calls: 24/09/2024

This topic is focused on new knowledge and innovations for climate-smart farming – connecting research stations.

Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:

• The knowledge base of climate-smart farming practices is significantly expanded beyond the state of the art;
• Additional effective and innovative approaches for climate-smart agriculture in plant and animal production are developed and assessed in real conditions with all relevant actors involved;
• The widespread adoption by farmers of new knowledge, skills and innovative farming practices that mitigate emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) (in particular CO2, methane and nitrous oxide), and that foster adaptation of the sector to climate change, is accelerated.

NGI Sargasso 4th Open Call

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Code: 33985 | Identifier Code: NGI Sargasso | Programme name: 20613 | Start submission calls: 03/06/2024 | End submission calls: 01/08/2024

NGI Sargasso aims to revolutionise the Next Generation Internet technologies, services and standards, and contribute to the evolution of the Internet according to a human-centric approach of the internet commons. For the development of NGI Sargasso, it is crucial that the proposals presented start from close collaboration with entities from the US and/or Canada.

#BeInclusive EU Sport Awards – ERASMUS-SPORT-2024-BE-INCLUSIVE-SPORT-AWARDS

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Code: 33982 | Identifier Code: ERASMUS-SPORT-2024-BE-INCLUSIVE-SPORT-AWARDS | Programme name: 2918 | Start submission calls: 11/06/2024 | End submission calls: 25/09/2024

The #BeInclusive EU Sport Awards 2024 (the ‘Awards’) aim to reward and give visibility to the best projects that have successfully supported inclusion through sport.

Future Engagement Model for the EOSC Federation

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Code: 33970 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-INFRA-2024-EOSC-02-01 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Research Infrastructures (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 13/06/2024 | End submission calls: 19/09/2024

The work of this CSA should build on the (federation) services offered by the European Commission’s EOSC Core Platform and provide feedback and input for the evolution of the EOSC Core Services and the EOSC Exchange to ensure a wider uptake. In this context, the CSA will also assist with the update and promotion of the EOSC Interoperability Framework and assist in the set-up a process for its updates.

Assessing the state of research infrastructures in Ukraine

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Code: 33968 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-INFRA-2024-DEV-02-01 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Research Infrastructures (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 13/06/2024 | End submission calls: 19/09/2024

This topic supports the assessment of the state of RIs in Ukraine, the identification of key needs and the development of an investment roadmap for RI reconstruction, closing the skills gap and facilitating well-connected R&I communities.

Demonstration of approaches to improve bankability of solutions by design, addressing the co-benefits (mitigation and adaptation) to improve revenues streams

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Code: 33966 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-MISS-2024-CLIMA-01-06 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Missions | Start submission calls: 24/04/2024 | End submission calls: 18/09/2024

While evidence suggests that there is financing available to address climate adaptation, it is also evident that there is a shortage of bankable opportunities. Most promising climate adaptation projects rely on grants and public investments for their development. In many cases, while they benefit the public good, they struggle to prove any profitability and they risk getting abandoned at the end of the project when the initial financing comes to an end.

The European Investment Bank has shown that climate projects succeeding in securing investments are very rarely only addressing adaptation to climate change and in most of the cases they rather add a climate proofing component to a bigger project.

Proposals should identify financially valuable cases of climate projects including climate adaptation dimension on top of other benefits.

Demonstration of solutions specifically suited to rural areas and small/ medium size population local communities

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Code: 33963 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-MISS-2024-CLIMA-01-07 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Missions | Start submission calls: 24/04/2024 | End submission calls: 18/09/2024

This topic focuses on the demonstration of solutions specifically suited to rural areas and small/ medium size population local communities.

Proposals should identify approaches and innovative solutions leading to an increase of the resilience and adaptation capacity to climate change which are particularly suitable for implementation by small and medium local authorities and the rural context. These solutions could include technological, social and business-related aspects or a combination of those. Nature-based solutions should be explored as priority and be at the very heart of the development whenever possible.

Demonstration of approaches by regions and local authorities focused on increasing climate resilience of the most vulnerable social groups (just climate resilience)

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Code: 33960 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-MISS-2024-CLIMA-01-08 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Missions | Start submission calls: 24/04/2024 | End submission calls: 18/09/2024

This topic is related with the demonstration of different approaches by regions and local authorities focused on increasing climate resilience of the most vulnerable social groups (just climate resilience).

Proposals should identify, develop, test and demonstrate equitable adaptation actions and solutions, increasing adaptive capacity, reducing vulnerability and risks and addressing specific climate vulnerabilities identified as relevant at regional and local scale, taking into account place-based climate data, socio-economic information, and local governence.

Systemic and cross-sectoral solutions for climate resilience, tailored to the local needs of regions and local authorities

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Code: 33958 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-MISS-2024-CLIMA-01-09 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Missions | Start submission calls: 24/04/2024 | End submission calls: 18/09/2024

The growing complexity, interdependencies and interconnectedness of modern societies and economies require that climate action is tackled with a systemic approach. Effectively adapting to climate change relies on cross-sectoral approaches, looking at the system as a whole, and on the inclusion of a variety of actors.

This topic focuses on systemic and cross-sectoral solutions for climate resilience, tailored to the local needs of regions and local authorities.

Supporting national, regional and local authorities across Europe to prepare for the transition towards climate neutrality within cities

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Code: 33956 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-MISS-2024-CIT-02-01 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Missions | Start submission calls: 16/05/2024 | End submission calls: 05/09/2024

Cities are increasingly taking a leading role in the green and digital transition. National and regional authorities have a key role to play to support cities ambition and facilitate the process.

The objective of this action is to strengthen existing national networks in Member States and Associated Countries as well as encourage and support the creation of such structures in countries where this has not yet taken place and empower them to act as clearly identifiable national contacts to support cities in pursuing their climate neutrality ambition and related targets.

Setting up a New European Bauhaus hub for results and impact

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Code: 33954 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-MISS-2024-NEB-01-03 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Missions | Start submission calls: 07/05/2024 | End submission calls: 19/09/2024

A ‘New European Bauhaus hub for results and impacts’ is required to collect, centralise, manage, monitor and exploit the knowledge produced by the NEB projects, the NEB Community and other relevant NEB actions (e.g. projects resulting from EU-funded calls dedicated to NEB across the different EU programmes, NEB Lab) while also ensuring cooperation and collaboration between them. By having an overview of all the knowledge produced, the progress made, the challenges faced and the research gaps yet to overcome, the hub will be an agile instrument that will contribute to informing the implementation of the NEB Facility and will help to increase its impact. Ultimately, it will contribute to advancing the objectives of the NEB in a coherent manner.

New governance models for the co-design and co-construction of public spaces in neighbourhoods by communities

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Code: 33951 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-MISS-2024-NEB-01-02 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Missions | Start submission calls: 07/05/2024 | End submission calls: 19/09/2024

Addressing societal challenges such as climate change, energy poverty, the pandemic, ageing population or the increased societal divide will require to rethink the way we develop and live in our neighbourhoods. It is key to empower people to take an active role in co-designing those spaces. This can lead to greater acceptance, enhanced sense of belonging, social trust and an increased willingness to further engage with the community, and thus promote a global positive social impact on people’s well-being and the neighbourhood as a whole.

Building on work carried out in previous projects, proposals will study, refine and validate existing engagement approaches, that allow residents, businesses, cultural organisations and local governments to co-design and co-create public spaces in neighbourhoods. For instance, this should include how to involve citizens in the development and maintenance of public spaces and neighbourhoods; or flexible designs allowing communities to re-create or re-furbish spaces according to evolving needs. Special attention should be paid to involve diverse groups and citizens at risk of exclusion.

Exploiting the potential of secondary bio-based products

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Code: 33949 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-MISS-2024-NEB-01-01 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Missions | Start submission calls: 07/05/2024 | End submission calls: 19/09/2024

Although the NEB has been championing for the built environment, more research is needed on products that make use of secondary bio-based construction materials, such as from by-products or waste from other industries or processes, including bio-based composites and residues/by-products from agriculture or from fishing, aquaculture and agro-food industries, in line with the cascading principles. Using such products in the construction sector will reduce reliance on primary resources, hence minimising the environmental impact associated with their extraction and processing.

Proposals should increase the potential of innovative bio-based products making use of materials from secondary sources for construction applications, thereby enhancing the circular bio-based economy in the construction sector, in line with the NEB values and the cascading principles.

Improve design for transformative approaches and build local capacity for implementation of available solutions focused on climate adaptation

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Code: 33947 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-MISS-2024-CLIMA-01-05 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Missions | Start submission calls: 24/04/2024 | End submission calls: 18/09/2024

Local adaptation to climate change measures should never be taken in isolation. They are part of the socio-economic fabric of the region and its bio-geographic constraints (for example, its position in a certain river basin, along a certain coastline or in mountainous areas).

This topic aims to better integrate the Mission on adaptation to climate change into the regional socio-economic policies and the just transition. This should be also coupled with raising the awareness of local authorities for co-creation opportunities between adaptation and other investments.

Research the complex interplay between the climate and biodiversity crises towards more systemic approaches and solutions

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Code: 33944 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-MISS-2024-CLIMA-01-04 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Missions | Start submission calls: 24/04/2024 | End submission calls: 18/09/2024

Climate change and biodiversity loss are two interdependent crises that are complex, cascading, and compounding. Tackling them in an effective way must rely on a much more systemic approach than what has been achieved so far, which requires a better understanding of their interdependencies and feedback loops.

This topic is focused on the research of the complex interplay between the climate and biodiversity crises towards more systemic approaches and solutions.