FutureFoodS — transnational call 3 (GETS) for research into sustainable food systems
The GETS transnational call of the FutureFoodS partnership, launched on 3 November 2026, funds research and innovation consortia in food. Romania contributes €500,000 through UEFISCDI.
- Who can apply
- Transnational consortia with at least three partners from at least three eligible countries
- Total budget
- €500,000 allocated by Romania, through UEFISCDI, for all Romanian participants
- Funding amount
- The article does not state the amount per project
- Submission period
- pre-proposals by 13 January 2027, 13:00 CET; full proposals by 30 June 2027, 13:00 CEST
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Who can apply
Transnational consortia with at least three partners from at least three eligible countries. Partners can be higher education institutions, research institutes, non-profit entities, businesses and public bodies. From Romania, SMEs, universities and research institutes can take part, within the limits of national rules.
What it covers
- Sustainable food value chains based on trust and transparency (certification, traceability, labelling, digital tools)
- Food education for consumers with greater decision-making capacity
- Healthy, safe and sustainable food environments
- Innovative processing methods for sustainable, safe and nutritious food products
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Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline for pre-proposals under the FutureFoodS call?
Pre-proposals must be submitted by 13 January 2027, 13:00 CET. Full proposals must be submitted by 30 June 2027, 13:00 CEST. The call was launched on 3 November 2026.
Can you apply alone, without foreign partners?
No. The project is submitted by a transnational consortium with at least three partners from at least three eligible countries. Partners can be higher education institutions, research institutes, non-profit entities, businesses and public bodies.
How much has Romania allocated to this call?
Romania participates with €500,000, through UEFISCDI. The amount covers all Romanian participants in the call, so it is limited.
Can private companies take part in the FutureFoodS call?
Yes. SMEs and large enterprises can take part. Funding is granted under the state aid scheme in MCID Order No. 21.324/02.11.2023, subject to national rules.
What topics does the GETS call fund?
The call has three topics: sustainable food value chains based on trust and transparency (certification, traceability, labelling, digital tools); consumers with greater decision-making capacity, through food education and healthy, safe and sustainable food environments; innovative processing methods for sustainable, safe and nutritious food products.
How are projects evaluated and when is the information webinar?
Evaluation takes place in two stages. The criteria are transformative perspective, inter- and transdisciplinarity, involvement of several categories of actors, and sustainability. An impact plan on the transformation of food systems is mandatory. The webinar for pre-proposal applicants takes place on 12 November 2026, between 12:00 and 13:00 Romanian time.
How long does it take to prepare the application?
It depends on the complexity of the project and the documents you already have. The first step is the eligibility analysis, which tells you what needs to be prepared.
What happens if I do not qualify?
We tell you before any contract is signed, and if another suitable programme exists, we point you to it.
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