Supported under the Horizon Europe Programme Cluster 6, the PRIMARY project has launched an Open Call to provide Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP). This call aims to support innovative partnerships that will validate, adapt, and scale sustainable agricultural solutions, specifically focusing on the more efficient use of agricultural biomass and the development of new bio-based value chains. Proposals are expected to validate proven business models for agricultural waste valorization, demonstrate the replicability and scalability of these innovative processes in new European regions, and generate practical evidence of technical feasibility, economic viability, and sustainability under real rural conditions.

📅 Call Timeline

• Call Launch Date: 9 March 2026
• Submission Deadline: 8 June 2026 (19.00)
• Project Implementation: November 2026 – April 2028

✅ Eligibility

• Applications must be submitted by dynamic consortia consisting of 2 to 3 partners.
• The consortium must include at least one technical partner (capable of testing, applying, or validating the technology/process).
• The consortium must include at least one additional partner from either the public sector (e.g., universities, research institutions, public bodies) or the private sector (e.g., primary producers, cooperatives, start-ups, SMEs, NGOs).

📂 Support Scope and Duration

• The duration of the selected sub-projects will range from 1 to 18 months.
• The call intends to fund 6 to 9 groundbreaking sub-projects that contribute to sustainable agriculture and the circular economy by developing profitable value chains from underutilized feedstocks.

💶 Funding Opportunities

• Total Call Budget: €900,000.
• Maximum funding for a 3-partner consortium: €150,000 per project.
• Maximum funding for a 2-partner consortium: €100,000 per project.
• The maximum funding per individual partner within a consortium is capped at €50,000.

📌 Useful Links

• Call Website
• Application Link
• Application Guide
• Hand-Out Summary