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This call under Horizon Europe aims to enhance food safety and resilience against food fraud by fostering the development and deployment of innovative technological solutions. It aligns with the European Green Deal and the farm-to-fork strategy, targeting fair, healthy, and environmentally friendly food systems. Activities are expected to reach a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 8 by the project's end. Key aspects include leveraging existing knowledge, fostering close-to-market solutions, addressing regulatory barriers, and ensuring the commercialization of results. The call emphasizes multi-actor collaboration, including industry, academia, civil society, and public authorities. International cooperation and societal engagement are encouraged to align technological results with consumer needs.
Opening: 06-05-2025
Deadline(s): 04-09-2025
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.
Expected Outcome
• Implement innovative food safety and fraud prevention solutions.
• Strengthen the resilience of food systems.
• Enhance competitiveness across the food chain and connect food system actors.
• Ensure synergies with European framework programs and align with EU climate goals.
• Translate research into impactful, market-ready results.
Scope
• Leverage existing technological and knowledge resources for food safety and fraud prevention.
• Develop innovative, market-ready solutions addressing food chain gaps.
• Address regulatory barriers and foster commercial deployment using technology sandboxes.
• Emphasize consumer-centric approaches and societal engagement.
• Promote international cooperation and multi-actor collaboration.