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Apply for Networking to Scale Up Living Labs for Nature Restoration Solutions

Issued by European Commission · via fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls

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Published
15 Oct 2026
Closes
14 Jan 2027
Reference
networking-to-scale-up-living-labs-for-nature-restoration-solutions
Sector
IT & Telecom

At a glance

European Commission has published a funding call in it & telecom: “Apply for Networking to Scale Up Living Labs for Nature Restoration Solutions”. Submissions close on 14 January 2027, 63 days from today. Quote reference networking-to-scale-up-living-labs-for-nature-restoration-solutions in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 417 notices from this buyer since 2026, 404 of them currently open. There are 16,659 open it & telecom notices on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.

Details

The European Commission is inviting proposals under the Horizon Europe program for the project “Networking to scale up living labs for nature restoration solutions and to address bottlenecks to implementation” (HORIZON-NATURE-2027-02-03). This initiative aims to enhance collaboration among living labs focused on nature restoration, facilitating knowledge exchange and policy involvement. The deadline for submissions is 14 January 2027. This funding opportunity seeks to foster a robust network of living labs across Europe, focusing on nature restoration. The initiative supports scaling up successful restoration solutions and overcoming implementation challenges by involving various stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, and local communities. It aligns with the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 and the Nature Restoration Regulation, aiming to meet global nature restoration objectives. This opportunity is vital for entities engaged in nature restoration as it offers a platform to connect with other practitioners and access resources to overcome implementation barriers. By participating, organizations can contribute to achieving significant biodiversity restoration goals and benefit from shared expertise and resources. Who can apply for this funding? Organizations from EU Member States and Associated Countries are eligible to apply. What types of projects are supported? Projects that create and enhance networks of living labs for nature restoration are supported. What is the funding model? The funding is provided as lump sum grants. What is the deadline for application submission? The deadline is 14 January 2027, at 17:00 Brussels time. How can I access application forms? Application forms are available on the Funding & Tenders Portal. Eligible organizations should review the official guidelines on the European Commission’s Funding & Tenders Portal and prepare to submit their proposals by the specified deadline to maximize their chances of funding.

Context for bidders

We hold 417 notices from European Commission, going back to August 2026 — 404 of them still open. They buy mostly in IT & Telecom, Water & Environment and Healthcare & Pharma. There are 16,659 open IT & Telecom tenders. This one closes in 63 days.

Before you bid on this tender

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