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HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-04

Accelerating the development of breeding tools for perennial crops, specifically fruit and nut trees

RIA Cluster 6 €12,000,000 14 Apr 2026
Topic Code HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-04 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 Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems (2026-27) WP Part 9
Cluster / Pillar Cluster 6 / Pillar II Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources
China Eligibility Eligible ✓ No CL6 destination exclusion
Special Conditions FSTP allowed Max €60,000 per third party
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. Proposals may provide FSTP to cross-test tools developed in different species and facilitate SME engagement.

Expected Outcomes

  1. Cutting-edge, scalable and accessible tools and methods are available to accelerate the breeding of productive, qualitative, climate-smart and environment-friendly perennial crops, enhancing the competitiveness of the sector.
  2. Researchers and breeders have access to innovative plant breeding tools that allow faster enhancement of sustainability traits, including pest and disease resistance, stable yield and quality, water use efficiency and resistance to abiotic stressors.

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