3rd co-funded call
“Fostering plant and animal genetic diversity and empowering farmers to accelerate the agroecological transition”
This call focuses on two key pillars of the agroecological transition: the genetic dimension and the social dimension. The first topic addresses genetic diversity and variability in crops and livestock, with the aim of laying the foundations for increasing the availability of species, varieties, and breeds that will support the development of agroecological farming systems. The second topic addresses the social challenges of today’s agriculture, with a particular focus on farmers' motivation, skills, and knowledge and the role of stakeholders in encouraging their engagement in the agroecological transition.
Objectives
Research and innovation proposals are expected to address one of the two following topics in a multi-actor approach that should be interactive, transdisciplinary, and to apply co-creation and co-implementation processes, using Living-Lab or Living-Lab-like approaches.
Topic 1: 🧬Enhancing the genetic diversity and variability of crops and livestock for the agroecological transition
Topic 2: 🧑🏼🌾Strengthening farmers’ involvement and empowerment in the agroecology transition
Timeline and Submission Procedure
🌐 Webinar for potential applicants: 10 December 2025, 10:00 – 13:00 CET
The presentation and recordings of the webinar will be provided afterwards.
📅 Deadline pre-proposals: 18 February 2026, 2 PM CET
📅 Deadline full proposals: 8 JULY 2026, 2 PM CEST
The co-funded call is conducted as a two-step-procedure. As a first step, a pre-proposal has to be submitted. If this pre-proposal is successful, the Coordinator receives an invitation to submit a full proposal. Only following such an invitation, a full proposal can be submitted. Proposals that are not submitted on time within the submission platform will not be considered and rejected.
❓For detailed guidance on each step and call documents, please refer to the submission website: https://agroecology.ptj.de.
Successful proposals shall contribute to the following outcomes
Practical-oriented knowledge, tools and/or innovations available to farmers and the sector, contributing to the uptake of agroecological practices at local, regional and national scales.
Increased knowledge, knowledge transfer and capacity of farmers and agricultural advisors to implement agroecological practices.
Increased socio-economic and/or environmental performance of agroecological approaches.
Enhanced science-policy interfaces serving to facilitate a faster transition to agroecology.
Funding countries
Currently, 27 Funders from 19 different countries provide funds to this call and altogether form the Funder Board.
More details on the Funder regulations of the 3rd co-funded call can be found in Annex IX on the submission website.
Status: December 2025