This Horizon Europe funding call focuses on reducing pollution from the food and drink industries. Aligned with the European Green Deal, the zero pollution action plan, and the farm-to-fork strategy, the call aims to transform food systems to achieve zero pollution. Projects under this call are expected to enhance understanding of pollutants from the food and drink sectors, propose effective monitoring and reduction methods, and contribute to sustainable and environmentally friendly food systems. Key activities include developing analytical methods to map pollutants, identifying best available technologies for pollution reduction, and empowering communities through awareness initiatives. Multi-actor and multidisciplinary approaches are mandatory, encouraging collaboration between academia, industry, researchers, and authorities.

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

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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.