Overview
The PRIMARY Open Call 2026 offers €900,000 in funding to support innovative partnerships that validate, adapt, and scale sustainable agricultural solutions across Europe. This initiative focuses on transforming rural economies through circular approaches to agricultural waste valorisation and underutilised feedstocks.
Agricultural Relevance
The programme is particularly relevant for farmers, cooperatives, agritech startups, and research institutions working to:
- Valorise agricultural waste into profitable products.
- Demonstrate replicability and scalability of sustainable processes in new European regions.
- Generate practical evidence of technical feasibility, economic viability, and sustainability under real rural conditions.
- Develop profitable value chains from underutilised agricultural feedstocks.
Funding Available
- €150,000 maximum for 3‑partner consortia
- €100,000 maximum for 2‑partner consortia
- €50,000 maximum per individual partner
- 6–9 sub‑projects will be funded
Who Can Apply?
Consortia must include:
- At least one technical partner (capable of testing/validating the technology or process).
- At least one partner from either:
- Public sector: universities, research institutions, public bodies
- Private sector: primary producers, cooperatives, startups, SMEs, NGOs
Timeline
- Call Launch: March 9, 2026
- Deadline: June 8, 2026 (17:00 CET/Brussels time)
- Project Implementation: November 2026 – April 2028
- Duration: 1–18 months per sub‑project
Why Apply?
- Access funding to validate and scale sustainable agricultural solutions.
- Join a European movement towards circular economy and rural sustainability.
- Build partnerships with innovators, researchers, and cooperatives across Europe.
- Contribute to transforming rural economies through local upcycling solutions.
How to Apply
- Submit proposals digitally via the opencalls.fund platform.
- Applications must be complete and submitted before the deadline.
- By applying, applicants accept the terms and conditions outlined in the Open Call Kit.
- For questions, contact: primary@opencalls.fund
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri‑web. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official websites and portals of this opportunity for complete program details and verified application instructions. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to exercise due diligence before submitting any personal or sensitive information.
To apply for this job please visit www.primary-project.eu.