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This funding call aims to foster the development of sustainable bio-based alternatives for crop protection. It aligns with the Circular Economy, Zero Pollution Action Plan, Farm to Fork Strategy, and Biodiversity Strategy. The call focuses on reducing reliance on hazardous chemical pesticides while promoting innovative, cost-efficient bio-based solutions. Projects should enhance environmental performance, support sustainable agriculture, and minimize pesticides' impact on health and ecosystems. Key areas include innovative processes for bio-based alternatives, safety and sustainability assessments, precision farming approaches, and collaboration among stakeholders to share best practices. The call emphasizes multi-actor involvement, linking with past and ongoing EU-funded projects, and contributions to specific objectives such as enhancing biodiversity, improving environmental performance, and fostering societal acceptance of bio-based solutions.
Opening: 24-04-2025
Deadline(s): 18-09-2025
Expected Outcome
• Increased availability of cost-efficient bio-based alternatives for crop protection
• Reduced reliance on hazardous pesticides while ensuring crop productivity
• Minimized environmental and health impacts of pesticides
• Enhanced biodiversity and ecosystem services
• Improved social acceptance of bio-based solutions
• Creation of innovative value chains in bio-based industries
• Contribution to the EU's climate and sustainability goals
• Support for sustainable agriculture and food security
• Development of recommendations for the Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design framework
• Facilitation of knowledge exchange and capacity building
Scope
• Development of innovative, safe, and sustainable bio-based alternatives for crop protection
• Assessment of safety and sustainability using the Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design framework
• Testing solutions under diverse climatic and soil conditions
• Integration of digital technologies for precision farming
• Collaboration among farmers, researchers, and bio-based industries
• Dissemination of knowledge and capacity building for farmers
• Contribution to biodiversity enhancement and ecosystem protection
• Alignment with EU regulations and frameworks for market readiness
• Creation of recommendations for advancing the Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design framework
• Linking with relevant EU-funded initiatives and fostering collaboration
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