ScienceUs Open Call for Legal Entities in Europe 2025: Fund Your Climate Change Adaptation Projects
Are you an entrepreneurial entity passionate about tackling climate change through impactful, citizen-science projects? The ScienceUs Project has launched its second phase Open Call for 2025, offering a prime opportunity to secure funding and resources to power your initiatives.
Enhance Citizen Science with ScienceUs
ScienceUs aims to amplify and support Citizen Science (CS) projects that contribute to climate change adaptation. This funding call is divided into three supportive phases: Seed, Flourish, and Harvest, specifically designed to ensure the success and scalability of selected projects.
Why Apply?
As an entrepreneur in Europe, here's your chance to bring your climate-focused projects to life. The ScienceUs Open Call is aimed at legal entities and consortia within the EU Member States and associated countries. Successful applicants have the chance to gain not only funding but also technical assistance through a structured three-phase program.
Program and Phases
- Seed Phase:
- Selection: 25 projects
- Funding: €1,000 each
- Flourish Phase:
- Selection: 5 projects from the initial 25
- Funding: €25,000 each
- Harvest Phase:
- Selection: The same 5 Flourish projects proceed
- Funding: An additional €14,000 each
This progression from Seed to Harvest is designed to foster transnational collaboration, drive the upscaling of citizen science campaigns, and ensure tangible impacts.
Call Highlights
- Opening Date: November 1, 2024
- Application Deadlines:
- Seed Phase: January 6, 2025
- Final Submission: April 30, 2025
- Eligible Participants: Legal entities and consortia from EU Member States or third countries associated with Horizon Europe
- Domains: Energy and Environment, Circular Economy and Sustainability
- Funded Activities:
- Digital Solutions tailored to climate change adaptation
- Bringing diverse societal actors together
- Enhancing education and trust in science
Submission and Evaluation
Interested applicants can submit their project proposals online via the ScienceUs Project Application Portal. The evaluation process focuses on the quality of existing results, demand, scalability, regional applicability, and potential policy impact.
Additional Resources
The call's detailed guidelines can be accessed here. For further details about eligibility, evaluation criteria, and FAQs, refer to the ScienceUs Project Open Call page.
Get Ready and Apply!
If your entrepreneurial spirit aligns with creating innovative solutions for climate change adaptation through engaging citizen science projects, make sure to prepare and submit your application before the deadlines. Your venture could be among the transformative initiatives receiving substantial support and funding through this groundbreaking call.
Embark on this journey with ScienceUs to harness the power of citizen science for a sustainable future. Don't miss out on this unique funding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our planet!
For more detailed information and application, visit the ScienceUs Project Open Call page. Get your projects off the ground and contribute to a resilient and adaptive Europe.
FAQ
1. How many projects will receive funding in each phase?
In the ScienceUs Open Call, 25 projects will be funded in the SEED phase, 5 projects in the FLOURISH phase, and 5 projects in the HARVEST phase. Learn more about the project phases
2. How can one receive updated information about supporting events?
To receive the latest information about supporting events, contact the ScienceUs team at opencall@scienceus-project.eu. Get in touch
3. Who is eligible to apply for the ScienceUs Open Call?
Legal entities from EU Member States or associated countries with an ongoing citizen science initiative related to climate change adaptation can apply. Check eligibility criteria
4. How will the demand for the project in other regions be evaluated?
The evaluation will consider relevant challenges for climate change adaptation identified at the European level and priorities specified in the call. Understand the evaluation process
5. Why should one apply to the ScienceUs Open Call?
Applicants can benefit from European-level scaling, training, mentoring, peer-learning, networking opportunities, and increased project visibility. Discover the benefits
6. How many applications can an applicant submit?
Applicants can submit multiple proposals independently or as part of a consortium, but only one project per institution will be funded. Learn more about submission rules
7. Are newly launched projects eligible to apply?
No, only ongoing citizen science projects with documented outcomes are eligible to apply. Check project eligibility
8. What types of activities are funded in the ScienceUs Open Call?
The call funds participation in events, workshops, and mentoring sessions, as well as project implementation and deliverable preparation. Explore funded activities
9. Are social sciences projects eligible for funding?
Yes, as long as they address climate adaptation, social science projects are eligible. Find out more about project eligibility
10. What is the maximum funding a project can receive?
A project that progresses through all three phases can receive up to €40,000. Read about funding details