Creating urban co-creation spaces for driving sustainable food system transformation

This Research & Innovation Action (RIA) focuses on creating urban co-creation spaces to drive sustainable food system transformation. The aim is to develop inclusive, community-driven models that integrate food production, consumption, and waste management within urban settings. Projects should foster collaboration among local stakeholders, including citizens, local authorities, businesses, and civil society organizations, to co-design and implement solutions that enhance food system resilience, equity, and sustainability in urban areas.

• Establish urban co-creation spaces that facilitate participatory processes in food system transformation.
• Develop and test innovative models for urban food production, distribution, and consumption.
• Address social inclusion, equity, and accessibility in urban food systems.
• Promote circular economy principles, such as reducing food waste and enhancing resource efficiency.
• Engage a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring broad community involvement and ownership.

• Personnel costs
• Subcontracting
• Travel and subsistence
• Equipment (depreciation or rental)
• Consumables and materials
• Dissemination and communication
• Access to research infrastructure
• IPR and certification
• Audit costs
• Indirect costs (25% flat rate)
• Internally invoiced services

• Budget for this Call: 12.000.000€
• Number of Grants attributed: 2
• Budget per project: 6.000.000€

• Consortia must comprise at least 3 legal entities from 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries, with at least one entity from an EU Member State.
• Entities must demonstrate financial and operational capacity as per Horizon Europe Grant Agreement annexes B & C.
• Proposals must employ the multi-actor approach, involving a diverse range of stakeholders, including local communities, authorities, businesses, and civil society organizations.
• Projects should align with EU policies on sustainable urban development, the Green Deal, and the Farm to Fork Strategy.