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HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-COMMUNITIES-01

Boosting sustainable competitiveness in rural areas through innovation

RIA Cluster 6 €12,000,000 14 Apr 2026
Topic Code HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-COMMUNITIES-01 F&T Portal
Call Identifier HORIZON-CL6-2026-02 Call 02 — single stage (2026)
Instrument HORIZON-RIA Research and Innovation Action
Budget Model Lump Sum HORIZON-AG-LS
Funding Rate 100% Annex G — RIA = 100%
Page Limit (Part B) 45 pages RIA + lump sum (Annex A)
Evaluation Thresholds 3 / 3 / 3 · cum. 10 Standard — no override
Expected Projects 2 Around €6.00M each (WP stated)
Destination Resilient, inclusive, healthy and green rural, coastal and urban communities WP Part 9
Cluster / Pillar Cluster 6 / Pillar II Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources
China Eligibility Eligible ✓ No CL6 destination exclusion
Special Conditions SSH disciplines required FSTP allowed (max €60,000)
Verify: Open this topic on the F&T Portal →  ·  Sources: General Annexes 2026-2027, WP Part 9
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Financial support to third parties (FSTP) is allowed. The maximum amount to be granted to each third party is EUR 60,000.
SSH disciplines required. This topic requires the effective contribution of SSH disciplines and the involvement of SSH experts, institutions as well as the inclusion of relevant SSH expertise, in order to produce meaningful and significant effects enhancing the societal impact of the related research activities.

Expected Outcomes

  1. A better understanding of sustainable competitiveness in rural areas is achieved.
  2. Rural communities have better access to services and sustainable business opportunities.
  3. Entrepreneurship, innovation, and skills are promoted in rural communities, particularly among young people, to foster sustainability and competitiveness across various sectors of the rural economy.

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