SPADE Open Call #2: Funding Opportunity for Innovators in Agriculture, Forestry, and Livestock
SPADE is excited to announce Open Call #2, inviting talented innovators to contribute cutting-edge solutions in drone technology, AI, and precision agriculture. With a total budget of €525,000, this initiative aims to support nine groundbreaking projects focused on advancing agriculture, forestry, and livestock management through UAV technology. Eight selected projects will receive €60,000 each, while one project will be awarded €45,000, with a project duration of six months.
Call for Applicants – OPEN NOW
Are you developing innovative UAV solutions for agriculture, forestry, or livestock? Open Call #2 offers funding opportunities for projects addressing key industry challenges. With a total budget of €525,000, selected projects will receive financial support and six months to develop cutting-edge solutions. Eligible participants include universities, research centers, SMEs, and NGOs across the EU and Horizon Europe-associated countries.
Research Areas & Challenges
- Open-Field Case Study (Spain)
- Forestry Case Study (Norway)
- Livestock Case Study (Greece)
- Universal Consideration Across Case Studies
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be legally established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Eligible entities include universities, research centers, NGOs, foundations, SMEs, and startups. Each proposal must be submitted by a single entity (no consortiums allowed), and organizations may submit a maximum of two proposals (one per challenge). Proposals that have already received funding from other sources are ineligible to prevent duplicate funding.
Why Join SPADE?
- Secure Funding: Up to €60,000 to develop and test your solution
- Tackle Real-World Challenges: Apply your expertise to agriculture, forestry, and livestock sectors
- Gain Visibility: Present your innovations to industry leaders and stakeholders
- Drive Sustainability: Contribute to the future of precision farming and environmental monitoring
Key Dates & Selection Process
- Applicant Registration: 24 March – 26 May 2025, 17:00 Brussels Time
- Evaluation: June – July 2025
- Legal Validation & Agreement Signing: July 2025
- Project Implementation: August 2025 – January 2026
Interested applicants must register and complete the registration form, and submit their proposals using the provided templates.
Full guidelines and FAQs are available to support applicants throughout the process.
Learn more about SPADE OPEN CALLS #2 for Applicants