This Horizon Europe funding call focuses on advancing the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by improving soil-vegetation-atmosphere modelling and data assimilation techniques for atmospheric constituents. The call targets the development of high-quality parameterizations for biogenic fluxes of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and other atmospheric constituents, enabling enhanced numerical models and advanced techniques within the canopy. This will support CAMS in providing essential tools for environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance, particularly concerning eutrophication, acidification, and pollen-related health impacts.

Key objectives include refining surface models for trace gases and aerosols, advancing methodologies for deposition flux estimation, and integrating Earth observation data for operational implementation in CAMS. The project also aims to create accurate pollen source models for additional allergenic species, while strengthening synergies with Destination Earth and existing Copernicus services. Research outcomes will contribute to operational CAMS systems and demonstrate downstream applications.

This call invites collaborative projects from academia, research institutes, SMEs, and industry players, offering up to 3.000.000 € per project under a lump-sum funding scheme. Activities are expected to achieve a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5-6.

Opening: 03 Jun 2025
Deadline(s): 13 Nov 2025

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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.