Calls first 2025

FORM FACILITATION

Contribution/Repayable fund

REGIONS

Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily

SECTOR

Agriculture, silviculture and fishing, agri-food, supply energy, water and waste management, agriculture-agro-industry

ALLOWED EXPENSE

INCENTIVE STATUS

ACTIVE

OPENING DATE

CLOSING DATE

April 7, 2025

July 15, 2025

NOTES

Applications for section 1 projects must be submitted by July 15, 2025; For the projects of section 2, the deadline for sending applications is instead set to 8 July 2025

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The partnership for research and innovation in the Mediterranean area (first) has launched the new calls that face the strategic objectives of research and innovation of the partnership through a global and interconnected response. The Work Program 2025 has been developed to fill the gaps detected in previous financing cycles and face new regional challenges, aggravated by climate change and the effects of Covid-19 pandemics. The program therefore focuses on the strengthening of environmental resilience through the restoration of ecosystems and the adoption of nature -based solutions, with particular reference to agriculture and the management of water resources. The main thematic areas concern:

Management of water resources: development of digital tools, such as artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT), for adaptive water management and support for public policies.
Agricultural systems: promotion of precision agriculture for small producers and support for biodiversity, soil health and inclusive agricultural practices.
Agro -food supply chain: consumer awareness of sustainable choices, enhancement of vegetable proteins and improvement of traceability solutions.

Who is it aimed at?

Researchers

What does it predict

Contribution

Find out the details

Objective – Purpose

Innovation and research

Form – Facilitation

Contribution/Repayable fund

Allowed Costs

External Services

Minimum concession that can be granted

300.000,00 €

Maximum grantable benefit

500.000,00 €

Subject type

Partnership

Dimension

researchers

Activity sector

Agriculture, silviculture and fishing, agri-food, supply energy, water and waste management, agriculture-agro-industry

Regions

Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily

Special territorial scope

Noon

Incentive allocation

2.700.000,00 €

Frequent questions - calls first 2025

What is the goal of the calls before 2025?

The calls before 2025 aim to finance research and innovation projects that face the challenges of sustainability in the Mediterranean, focusing on management of water resources, sustainable agricultural systems and agri -food chains.

Who can participate in the calls first 2025?

Public and private bodies can participate, universities, research centers, SMEs and NGOs based in the countries participating in the first program, including EU Member States and Mediterranean countries.

What are the thematic areas of the calls first 2025?

The thematic areas include: sustainable management of water, resilient agricultural systems and chains of sustainable agri-food value, with a focus on the Nexus water-energy-cibo-ecosystems approach.

What are the deadlines for the presentation of the proposals?

The deadlines are: July 15, 2025 for section 1 and 8 July 2025 for section 2. It is important to respect the timing indicated for each section.

How are funding in the calls first 2025?

Section 1 is financed by the EU through Horizon Europe, while section 2 is co -financed by the participating states. The selected projects will receive variable contributions based on the section and available budget.

What are the requirements for the composition of the consortium?

The consortia must include at least three independent legal entities from three different countries participating in the first, with at least one partner of a non -EU Mediterranean country.

What documents are necessary for the application?

It is necessary to present a detailed proposal, including project description, budget, work plan and other required attachments, following the guidelines provided in the announcement.

How is a proposal to the first 2025 calls?

The proposals must be sent through the first electronic submission system (ESS), respecting the methods and deadlines indicated in the announcement.

Is it possible to participate in multiple proposals as a coordinator?

Yes, but in the event that the most proposals are selected for the loan, the coordinator will have to choose only one proposal to carry on, withdrawing the others.

What are the criteria for evaluation of the proposals?

The proposals will be evaluated on the basis of excellence, impact and quality of implementation, according to the detailed criteria in the announcement and in the guidelines for the candidates.

Is support for mobility and training support?

Yes, first offers support programs for mobility and training, such as training and mobility award, to encourage collaboration and exchange of knowledge between partners.

Where can I find more information and assistance?

For further details, you can consult the official website before and contact the national contact points (NCP) for specific assistance in your country.

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