iCOSHELLs Open Call for Innovative Soil Health Living Labs 2026 (With up to €75,000 in Funding)

Innovative co-creation soil health living labs (iCOSHELLs) is currently accepting applications for its Open Call for Innovative Soil Health Living Labs 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

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About iCOSHELLs Open Call for Innovative Soil Health Living Labs

The iCOSHELLs project has launched an Open Call to attract new stakeholders and innovative solutions to participate in Living Labs dedicated to improving soil health across Europe.The initiative is funded under the Horizon Europe Programme as a Research and Innovation Action and directly contributes to the EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe,” which aims to restore healthy soils by 2030.Through this Open Call, selected applicants will become active participants in Living Labs, working alongside local actors to co-create, test, and validate practical soil health solutions in real-life environments.

Benefits of iCOSHELLs Open Call for Innovative Soil Health Living Labs

Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP)

The Open Call provides lump-sum Financial Support to Third Parties covering up to 100 percent of eligible costs.

Key funding details:

  • Total budget: €900,000
  • Maximum funding per beneficiary: €75,000
  • At least two applications funded per Living Lab

Funding is designed to remove financial barriers and enable full participation in Living Lab activities.

 

iCOSHELLs Open Call for Innovative Soil Health Living Labs Requirements

Eligibility depends on the specific sub-call and Living Lab requirements.

In general, eligible applicants include:

  • SMEs and startups
  • Research and innovation organizations
  • Universities and research institutes
  • Civil society organizations and NGOs
  • Farmers, land managers, and practitioner groups
  • Public or private entities involved in soil management or innovation

Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to actively engage in Living Lab activities and contribute to soil health improvements.

Application Date and Process

  • Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

04 February, 2026

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