CDTI Innovation will finance Spanish participation in the third call for the European Agroecology partnership
Description
The Centre for the Development of Technology and Innovation (CDTI Innovación) has announced that it will fund the participation of Spanish entities in the third co-financed call for proposals of the European Agroecology Partnership , recently launched under the title “Fostering plant and animal genetic diversity and empowering farmers to accelerate the agroecological transition.” This initiative seeks to promote genetic diversity and address the social challenges that accompany the agroecological transition in Europe.
A strategic call to accelerate the agroecological transition
The Agroecology partnership—focused on accelerating the transformation of agricultural systems through living labs and research infrastructures—is launching this new international call for projects that advance in two priority areas:
- Promoting genetic diversity and variability in crops and livestock , as the basis for more resilient agroecological systems.
- Empowering and strengthening the role of farmers in agroecological transition processes, promoting their active participation in co-innovation and decision-making.
Proposals must be submitted by transnational consortia with at least three eligible partners from three different funding countries. Spanish entities must meet the specific requirements set out in their corresponding national annex.
Spanish funding: CDTI Innovation, AEI and Junta de Extremadura
In this edition, national funding will be provided by:
- CDTI Innovation
- State Investigation Agency (AEI)
- Junta de Extremadura , for entities in its region
In this way, Spain reinforces its commitment to international collaborative research in agroecology and facilitates access for companies, technology centers and research organizations to competitive European funding.
Key dates of the call for applications
- Call for applications launched: December 3, 2025
- Closing date for pre-proposals: February 18, 2026 – 12:00 CET
- Deadline for submission of complete proposals: July 8, 2026 – 12:00 CEST
- Expected start of projects: January 2027
These dates may be adjusted following the publication of the national funding documents.
To facilitate participation, a webinar will be held on December 15th at 11:00 AM CET , organized by the AEI , with participation from CDTI Innovation and the regional funding bodies. For more information, please contact us by email: partenariadoshe@cdti.es