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Open Call
PRIMARY is excited to announce our upcoming Open Call, offering €900,000 in funding to support innovative partnerships that will validate, adapt and scale sustainable agricultural solutions across Europe.
What are we looking for?
We’re seeking dynamic consortia of 2-3 partners who will:
- Validate and refine PRIMARY’s proven business models for agricultural waste valorisation
- Demonstrate the replicability and scalability of PRIMARY’s innovative 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
Who can apply?
Our Open Call will fund 6-9 groundbreaking sub-projects. We welcome applications from consortia that include:
- At least one technical partner (capable of testing/applying/validating the technology/process)
- At least one partner from either:
- Public sector: universities, research institutions, public bodies
- Private sector: primary producers, cooperatives, start-ups, SMEs, NGOs
Timeline
Call launch: March 9, 2026
Call deadline: June 8, 2026
Project implementation: November 2026 – April 2028
Duration: 1-18 months per sub-project
Why apply?
Join a European movement towards sustainable agriculture and circular economy. Our programme offers not just funding, but the opportunity to be part of validated, replicable solutions that can transform rural economies and environmental sustainability.
How to apply?
- Proposals will be submitted digitally through the opencalls.fund platform.
- Proposals must be submitted before the deadline on June 8, 2026, at 17:00 CET/Brussels time.
- By applying to PRIMARY Open Call, applicants automatically accept the terms and conditions of the Open Call as described in the Open Call kit.
- For any questions or clarifications regarding the PRIMARY Open Call, please contact at primary@opencalls.fund.