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Boosting sustainable competitiveness in rural areas through innovation

Funds research consortia that test digital, technological, nature-based and social solutions to boost rural entrepreneurship and services access.

This is a single-stage Research and Innovation Action with an indicative 2026 budget of EUR 11,800,000, expected to fund two projects worth EUR 5,000,000 to 6,000,000 each. Proposals may pass on financial support to third parties, capped at EUR 60,000 per third party, mainly to back rural startups and businesses, and must coordinate with the Joint Research Centre's Rural Observatory and Startup Vi

Agritech

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.