TOPIC 2.3.1 – 2026 (RIA) Agri-food Value Chain. “Empowering Mediterranean Food Value Chains through Context-Aware Digital Traceability” SUBMISSION DEADLINE STAGE 1: 15.05.2026 (13:00h Central European Time (CET). Only 10 pages document for the 1st stage. Expected contribution per project: at least 1M € Topic focused on the development of advanced digital traceability systems, adapted to the Mediterranean context, to improve: authenticity, sustainability, market access especially for small producers.

TOPIC: 2.2.1-2026 (RIA) FARMING SYSTEM: Novel remote and non-invasive ICT monitoring and control systems against disease and pest infestation TYPE OF ACTION: (RIA) Innovation and Action TOTAL INDICATIVE AMOUNT ALLOCATED FOR PROJECT: At least EUR 1 million SUBMISSION DEADLINE STAGE 1: 15.05.2026 (13:00h Central European Time (CET)) only 10 pages document. This topic focuses on the development and validation of digital solutions (ICT, AI, sensors, EO) for the early detection, monitoring, and management of agricultural pests and diseases, especially in Mediterranean contexts and on small farms. The approach is very clear: to move from reactive systems (pesticides) to predictive, accessible, and scalable models.

TOPIC:1.3.1-2026 (IA): Sustainable on-site transformation of perishable Mediterranean agri-products TYPE OF ACTION: (IA) Innovation and Action TOTAL INDICATIVE AMOUNT ALLOCATED TO THIS CALL: EUR 10.814 million OPENING DATE: 20.03.2026 SUBMISSION DEADLINE STAGE 1: 15.05.2026 (13:00h Central European Time (CET)) Reducing post-harvest losses and improving the capacity to retain value locally are critical priorities for strengthening climate resilience and economic sustainability in Mediterranean agri-food systems. In several parts of the region, losses of fresh and perishable products may reach 30–50%, largely due to climatic stress, insufficient storage, and limited access to appropriate processing infrastructure (FAO, 2019; MedECC, 2020) . This topic aims to support decentralised and renewable-powered on-site or near-site transformation solutions that extend shelf life, enhance product quality, and increase the share of added value retained within territories. By enabling resource-efficient, low-carbon, and socially inclusive value chain models, projects funded under this call will contribute to the objectives of the Vision on Agriculture and Food, the New Circular Economy Action Plan and the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, by enabling inclusive rural entrepreneurship, safeguarding agrobiodiversity, and increasing the added value retained within territories. while contributing to the decarbonisation goals of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II as amended by RED III) and the REPowerEU Plan.

Partner Search for Horizon Europe Call HORIZON CL5- 2026-11-D3-23 on AI Driven Data Sharing for the Energy Sector A company specializing in big data management and analysis, with a growing interest in AI-based applications for monitoring and optimizing energy networks, is approaching these applications with a strong focus on benchmarking innovative solutions. The company has proprietary software and a vast amount of data; it is seeking partners to expand a Common European Energy Data Space into a solution that enables transnational data integration for training and testing as part of the system lifecycle. This solution must guarantee robust privacy and security measures to achieve a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 7-8, as requested in the call for proposals, while maintaining data privacy and security throughout established supply chains and during the lifecycle of the resulting application. We are also seeking other international users with large amounts of data to provide a valid basis for validating this approach.

Project Vision & Objectives As climate change accelerates, European urban centers face an unprecedented convergence of risks. A severe meteorological event (climate/environment) can cause localized grid collapses (infrastructure security), which immediately triggers a cascading public health crisis (civil security) among vulnerable populations. URBAN-SHIELD DT will develop a high-resolution, fast-response Urban Digital Twin component specifically designed to model these cascading effects. Acting as a major new local/regional component integrating with the Destination Earth (DestinE) ecosystem, URBAN-SHIELD DT will empower non-technical decision-makers (mayors, civil protection agencies, emergency responders) with Generative AI-driven foresight, 3D visualization, and robust predictive modeling across short-term (operational), medium-term (tactical), and long-term (strategic) scenarios.