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Pioneering Destination Earth for a Sustainable Future: Large-Scale Pilots and Demonstrators

Funds large-scale Destination Earth pilots that turn climate data and AI into actionable public-sector solutions.

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Projects should address complex cross-sectoral challenges such as climate-induced health effects or changes in energy, agri-food and mobility. They should couple models across sectors, test adaptation and risk-mitigation measures in real-life scenarios, and integrate place-based governance, socio-economic and identity characteristics so authorities can act on tailored evidence.

Pilots must be co-

This Research and Innovation Action develops and demonstrates Destination Earth solutions for climate-change adaptation and risk mitigation in real policy, preparedness and response settings. Pilots must use the Destination Earth system, integrate AI Factories’ Data Labs and high-quality data, operate across at least three Member States and/or Associated Countries, and reach TRL 5 or higher by project end.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Jun 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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€30M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-INFRA-2027-TECH-01-02Source: ec.europa.eu