This funding call is part of Horizon Europe Cluster 6 and focuses on mobilizing research and innovation to accelerate the transition to a sustainable forest bioeconomy. The partnership aims to enhance forest sector value, biodiversity, and climate resilience, aligning with the European Green Deal, EU Forest Strategy for 2030, and other key initiatives. Key objectives include strengthening the European R&I system for forests, developing innovative forestry practices, understanding forest ecosystem resilience, and supporting the sustainable forest-based bioeconomy. The partnership seeks to foster international cooperation, align European and national research agendas, and empower stakeholders from diverse sectors to collaborate on Europe's forestry challenges.

The partnership has a duration of seven to ten years and aims to deliver solutions supporting climate neutrality, biodiversity, and bioeconomy objectives. It encourages active stakeholder engagement and citizen participation in co-design and co-creation of research agendas and outcomes. Proposals must consider FAIR data principles and cross-sectoral cooperation with existing European and global initiatives.

Opening: 06-05-2025
Deadline(s): 17-09-2025

Data provided by Ghent University

This funding opportunity represents a pre-agreed draft that has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission. The final, approved version is expected to be published in the first quarter of 2025. This draft is provided for informational purposes and may be used to preliminarily form consortia and develop project ideas, but it is offered without any guarantees or warranties.