Soil Health Living Labs Network for Combating Desertification and Soil Degradation in the Mediterranean
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Open Calls

Nemesis will implement two Open Calls to provide Financial Support to Third Parties and expand the Living Labs’ ecosystems . The Open Calls will expand the network of experimental sites and support the integration of low-cost, user-friendly soil health monitoring technologies and innovative solutions aligned with each Living Lab’s priorities. Selected applicants will test and validate their solutions within the Living Labs, contribute to combating desertification, and enhance the technological maturity, scalability, and real-world impact of Nemesis outcomes .

OPEN CALL 1

Attracting and engaging systems actors and innovators who develop services benefiting and speeding the establishment of the Nemesis Living Labs by expanding the innovation network. The aim of the Open Call1 is to select one additional operational site per Living Lab to enhance geographical, agro-ecological and socio-economic representativeness of the Nemesis network.

Key Facts

Name

Strengthening and Expanding LLs with Additional Experimental Sites

Budget

100.000 EUR per project

Deadline for application

19th August 2026

Timeline

Launch of the Open Call

27th May 2026

Deadline for submission

19th August 2026

Information of the successfull applicants and subcontracting

September 2026

Start of the additionnal Living Lab sites

1st October 2026

First assessment

September 2027

Second assessment

September 2028

Final assessement

September 2029

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply?

Applications are elligible from the following; Farmers and landowners, including farmer cooperatives and producer organisations; regional or local public authorities managing relevant land or demonstration sites; environmental NGOs with managed demonstration sites; applied research institutes with field sites; SMEs operating test fields, pilot farms or providing relevant soil-related intervention services. Details for each Living Lab can be found in the guide for applicants.

Can I submit a proposal written with the use of AI?

When considering the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools for the preparation of the proposal, it is imperative to exercise caution and careful consideration. The AI-generated content should be thoroughly reviewed and validated by the applicants to ensure its appropriateness and accuracy, as well as its compliance with intellectual property regulations. Applicants are fully responsible for the content of the proposal (even those parts produced by the AI tool) and must be transparent in disclosing which AI tools were used and how they were utilized. Specifically, applicants are required to: Verify the accuracy, validity, and appropriateness of the content and any citations generated by the AI tool and correct any errors or inconsistencies; Provide a list of sources used to generate content and citations, including those generated by the AI tool. Double-check citations to ensure they are accurate and properly referenced; Be conscious of the potential for plagiarism where the AI tool may have reproduced substantial text from other sources. Check the original sources to be sure you are not plagiarizing someone else’s work; Acknowledge the limitations of the AI tool in the proposal preparation, including the potential for bias, errors, and gaps in knowledge.

Where can I submit my application to the Nemesis Open Calls?

A submission form will be linked on this website from 27th May to 19th August 2026.

Open Call contact

Ioannis Varvaris
Ioannis Varvaris

Email

OPEN CALL 2

Open Call 2 supports the integration of affordable, practical soil monitoring technologies into the Nemesis Living Labs. The goal is to strengthen the assessment of co-created solutions addressing desertification and soil degradation.

Key Facts

Name

Enhancing Living Labs with Low-Cost Technologies for Soil Health Monitoring

Budget

150,000 EUR per project

Deadline for application

February 2027

Timeline

Launch of the Open Call

December 2026

Deadline for submission

February 2027

Evaluation Phase 1

March 2027

Evaluation Phase 2

September 2027

Information of the successfull applicants and subcontracting

October 2027

Funding and start of the additionnal LL partners

November 2027

First round of assessments

September 2028

Second payment after successful assessment

October 2028

Third payment after successful assessment

August 2029

Final assessment

September 2029

Open Call contact