Horizon Europe Cluster 6: calls and application conditions
The official Horizon Europe website presents the Cluster 6 calls and the 2026-2027 work programmes. Themes include biodiversity, food systems, the circular economy, pollution, climate, resilient communities and environmental governance. Dates and budgets differ from call to call; some 2026 calls have already closed, while 2027 calls have been announced.
Horizon Europe Cluster 6 covers food, the bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and the environment. The work programme is organised into destinations and thematic calls: each topic sets its own objective, budget, type of action, expected partners and deadline. A company must therefore choose a specific call rather than apply under the cluster’s title alone.
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Who can apply
Research and innovation consortia formed under Horizon Europe rules, which can include companies, universities, research organisations and other eligible entities. The composition and required countries depend on the specific call.
Eligibility conditions
Read the topic on the official portal: expected outcomes, type of action, consortium, eligible countries, eligible costs, evaluation criteria, budget and deadline. Also check the intellectual property and financial capacity rules applicable to the project.
What the scheme covers
Research and innovation projects on food systems, biodiversity, natural resources, the circular economy, pollution, climate action and digital environmental solutions, depending on the open topics.
Amount and funding terms
There is no single amount for Cluster 6. The available budget and funding rate are set by each topic and type of action. For example, calls show budgets per topic and separate closing dates.
How to apply
Find a topic in the official list of calls, download the corresponding work programme, form the consortium and prepare the proposal using the templates and criteria of the EU Funding & Tenders portal. Check the exact deadline and any successive stages.
Timeline
Timetables vary by topic. The official page shows 2026 and 2027 calls; several 2026 deadlines have passed, but some later calls are still scheduled. Check each topic individually.
Key facts
- Funder
- Union Européenne - Horizon Europe
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 23 September 2027
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Is Cluster 6 a single grant?
No. It groups several thematic calls, each with its own budget, rules and dates.
Can a company apply on its own?
It depends on the topic and type of action; many collaborative calls require a consortium meeting specific criteria.
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