Official call identifier: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-08
Objective of the call
The objective of this call is to develop AI-powered tools capable of accelerating the analysis and characterisation of complex foodomics data. The call aims to improve understanding of the foodome, strengthen predictive and data-driven nutrition research, and enhance synergies between academia, research infrastructures, and industry.
Scope of activities
Projects should develop and validate AI algorithms capable of interpreting and annotating high-throughput foodomics data, including data generated through untargeted mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance. Activities should support prediction and inference of chemical compounds and concentrations from incomplete datasets, identify analytical methods and potential food safety hazards, and improve the characterisation of food-related compounds. Proposals should also establish a European research and innovation network for food exposome research to support standardisation, dissemination, and valorisation of AI-based results. Collaboration with industry, academia, startups, SMEs, and international initiatives is encouraged.
Eligible applicants
- Innovative SMEs, startups and enterprises aiming to scale and strengthen competitiveness
- Public-sector organisations driving transformation and societal impact
- Research and academic institutions commercialising knowledge
- Non-profit organisations delivering purpose-driven innovation
- Participation is limited to legal entities established in Member States, Iceland and Norway, associated countries, OECD countries and MERCOSUR countries. (described in General Annex A, General Annex B, General Annex C)
- Minimum 3 independent partners from 3 eligible countries
Specific consortium we are looking for:
Consortia should include AI developers, foodomics researchers, food safety experts, research infrastructures, data scientists, biotechnology organisations, startups, SMEs, academia, and food industry stakeholders. Collaboration with international initiatives and existing private companies active in food analysis and exposome research is encouraged.
Eligible costs
Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum contribution under the Horizon Europe Lump Sum Model Grant Agreement. Activities may include:
- Research and development of advanced photonic devices and circuits
- Integration of novel materials and architectures
- Prototype fabrication and testing
- System-level validation in representative application domains
- Performance benchmarking and optimisation
- Dissemination and exploitation activities
Funding conditions
Type of action:
Innovation Actions (IA)
Funding rate:
Up to 70% of total eligible costs (100% for non-profit legal entities)
EU contribution per project:
Around EUR 7,800,000
Number of funded projects:
1 project
Project duration:
Typically 36 months
Technology Readiness Level (TRL):
Activities are expected to start from TRL 5 and achieve TRL 7 by the end of the project
*Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) describe the maturity of a technology, from basic research (TRL 1) to fully deployed, market-ready solutions (TRL 9).
Deadline for submission
23 September 2027