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Horizon Europe Cluster 6 — Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

AI Earth Intelligence for Public Decisions

Funds AI tools that combine Earth observation and socioeconomic data for environmental policy, resilience and competitiveness.

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Public and private decision-makers have access to more environmental observations than they can readily turn into action. This topic supports explainable tools that connect those observations with research assessments, socioeconomic evidence and practical options.

Projects must develop and demonstrate downstream Earth Intelligence applications for uses such as climate risk, weather hazards, biodi

Projects must develop and demonstrate downstream Earth Intelligence applications for uses such as climate risk, weather hazards, biodiversity reporting or preparedness. They should use Earth observation extensively, including Copernicus and operational weather-satellite data, combine it with in-situ and socioeconomic datasets, and co-design outputs with users.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€12M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Source: ec.europa.eu