On August 4, the call for funding for the implementation of innovative projects of general interest designed by Operational Groups of the European Association for Innovation in Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (AEI-Agri) was published.

Key characteristics of the call:

  • Total budget: 37.5 million €
  • Max. budget per project: 600,000 €
  • Type of aid: 100% grant, except for productive investments (65%).
  • Publication of the call: imminent, expected in the first week of August.
  • Deadline for submission of applications: ends on September 28, 2023.

Given the importance of this instrument, and the opportunities it offers for the drafting and execution of innovative projects in the agri-food and forestry sectors, at BIOVEGEN we have deemed it appropriate to prepare a report that outlines the main characteristics of this call.