soill webinar

The first webinar in the series dedicated to the Horizon Europe Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe” took place on 18 June 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30 CEST. Designed to support applicants responding to the Mission Soil 2025 topics, the session featured representatives from DG AGRI and the Research Executive Agency (REA), who introduced the Mission Soil initiative, outlined its vision and expected impacts, and presented the upcoming funding opportunities for establishing Soil Health Living Labs (LLs).

Participants gained a clear understanding of the key elements needed to build a competitive proposal, with a particular focus on the 2025 call topics. Experts from SOILL provided step-by-step guidance on navigating the proposal template, explained the distinctions between the two-stage and full application processes, and shared practical tips to strengthen submissions while avoiding common pitfalls. In addition, the webinar highlighted the types of support available to applicants through SOILL to facilitate the proposal development process.

The event included a live Q&A session. Participants were encouraged to submit their questions in advance via the webinar registration form so that speakers can address them during the event. Please note that questions regarding specific project applications were covered; for tailored support, attendees were advised to contact their national mentors.

10:00-10:05 | Welcome & Introduction
  • Lorenzo Labellarte, SOILL-Startup

Speaker

lorenzo labellarte
Lorenzo Labellarte

CIHEAM Bari
SOILL-Startup

10:05 - 10:20 | What SOILL is & SOILL support to applicants
  • Mar Ylla Gelabert, SOILL-Startup

Speaker

Mar Ylla Gelabert
Mar Ylla Gelabert

ENoLL
SOILL-Startup

10:20-10:35 | Mission Soil Overview: the vision, the objectives and the 2025 Funding opportunities to set up Soil Health Living Labs
  • Paola Eulalio, European Commission - AGRI.F2 Policy Officer

Speaker

10:35-10:50 | Insights into 2023/2024 LLs proposals: trends and lessons learned
  • Maria Jose Amaral, European Commission REA.B2 Research Programme Manager
10:50-11:00 | Strengths, deficiencies and opportunities for improvement of living labs proposals
  • Giulia Campodonico, SOILL-Stratup
Giulia Campodonico
Giulia Campodonico

ENoLL - Head of Projects
SOILL-Startup Project

11:00-11:10 | Engagement with SOILL – what to include in your proposal and budget
  • Aurora Agostinis, SOILL-Startup
     

Speaker

Aurora Agostinis
Aurora Agostinis

ENoLL
SOILL-Startup

11:10-11:25 | Q&A Session
  • Dolinda Cavallo, SOILL-Startup
     

Moderator

Dolinda Cavallo
Dolinda Cavallo

ENoLL
SOILL-Startup

11:25-11:30 | Wrap-up & Conclusion
  • Lorenzo Labellarte, SOILL-Startup

Speaker

lorenzo labellarte
Lorenzo Labellarte

CIHEAM Bari
SOILL-Startup