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

Horizon Urban Food Innovation Ecosystems

Funds two €6M Innovation Actions that help cities grow inclusive, sustainable urban food start-ups and local innovation ecosystems.

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Urban food entrepreneurs often have promising ideas but lack the local support, investment connections and shared spaces needed to turn them into durable businesses. This topic funds Innovation Actions that build decentralised urban food innovation ecosystems and help local start-ups grow solutions that improve food-system resilience, inclusion and community wellbeing.

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Innovation Actions that build and pilot decentralised urban food incubators, accelerators and hubs, with business development, mentorship, investment access and place-based co-creation. Projects connect local ecosystems across Europe, support food entrepreneurs and start-ups, measure environmental and social outcomes, and scale or replicate climate-smart urban food solutions through multi-actor governance, SSH expertise and inclusive innovation.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Biennial
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.23 Sept 2027
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.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€12M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-COMMUNITIES-02Source: ec.europa.eu