Bioremediation of Ukraine’s ecosystems contaminated by conflicts
EU Horizon Innovation Action for the development and testing of biotechnological and nature-based solutions for the restoration of conflict-affected ecosystems in Ukraine. Call opens 17.04.2026, applications accepted until 17.09.2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Development, testing, and demonstration of innovative biotechnological and nature-based methods (e.g., phytoremediation) for the decontamination of soil, water, and air in conflict-affected areas of Ukraine, as well as strengthening the resilience of restored ecosystems against climate change.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel expenses
- Operating and material costs
- Travel expenses
- Subcontractor services
- Prototype development and testing
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Non-eligible expenses
- Mass production of final products
- Retroactive costs before the application date
- Costs for purely commercial marketing
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Non-profit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Public Institutions
- Founders
Funding requirements
- Consortium of at least three independent institutions from EU Member States or associated countries
- Multi-stakeholder approach involving farmers, authorities, and research institutions
- Participation of SMEs is explicitly encouraged
- Compliance with Horizon Europe rules on ethics, open science, and involvement of associated partners
- Timely registration of all participants in the EU Participant Registry (PIC)
Documents required for application
- Proposal Part A and B
- Detailed Budget Table
- Ethics Self-Assessment
- Cover Letter for Open Science Planning
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the project
- Impact and benefits for the target groups
- Quality and efficiency of implementation
Description
Within the framework of the Horizon Europe Innovation Action for the bioremediation of conflict-damaged ecosystems in Ukraine, an international consortium of at least three independent institutions (EU Member States or associated countries) is funded. The goal is the development, testing, and demonstration of novel biotechnological and nature-based methods – such as phytoremediation – for the decontamination of soil, water, and air in affected regions. With a funding rate of up to 70% and a funding amount of €11 million, companies, research and educational institutions, municipalities, as well as start-ups can jointly create innovative prototypes, conduct test runs, and involve local stakeholders such as farmers, municipal administrations, and political decision-makers. The project duration is 36 months, with the application deadline running from April 17 to September 17, 2026.
To ensure the sustainable restoration of Ukrainian ecosystems, the funding activities address, in addition to technical measures, aspects of climate change resilience, FAIR-compliant data processing, and the transparent inclusion of vulnerable population groups. Submission requires the formation of a multi-actor approach, registration of all participants in the EU Participant Register, preparation of Proposal Part A and B, a detailed budget table, an ethics self-assessment, and an open science plan. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly supported to realize practical solutions with a high degree of innovation and to assist Ukraine on its path to reconstruction and EU integration.