CYCLEFOOD NEXUS: Sustainable Gastronomy and Mobility for Inclusive Urban-Rural Futures

The World Gastronomy Network Kft. is thrilled to announce our innovative project, CYCLEFOOD NEXUS: Sustainable Gastronomy and Mobility for Inclusive Urban-Rural Futures, submitted under the DUT Call 2025, a Horizon Europe funding opportunity for climate-neutral and resilient cities. Learn more about the call: https://dutpartnership.eu/calls/dut-call-2025

We are seeking dedicated consortium partners from DUT-eligible countries (Belgium, Croatia, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden) to join us in this transformative initiative.

About CYCLEFOOD NEXUS:
CYCLEFOOD NEXUS aligns with the Circular Urban Economies Transition Pathway, focusing on:

• Digital Traceability: Implementing blockchain-based solutions for transparent food supply chains.

• Circular Economy Practices: Promoting sustainable sourcing, packaging, and logistics.

• Community-Driven Entrepreneurship: Empowering local producers, especially women, youth, and underrepresented groups, through inclusive agrotourism models.

• Participatory Living Labs: Testing sustainable solutions via our 8-month, 18,000 km European cycling tour across 28 cities, starting March 1, 2026.

• Policy Development: Supporting the EU Green Deal and Farm to Fork Strategy with data-driven insights.

Who We’re Looking For:
We welcome research organizations, SMEs, urban government authorities, NGOs, civil society representatives, and creative sector actors with expertise in:

• Sustainable gastronomy and agrotourism

• Digital innovation (e.g., blockchain, AI)

• Sustainable mobility and cycling tourism

• Circular economy and urban-rural integration

• Community engagement and inclusive entrepreneurship

Why Join Us?

• Access a €44M funding pool, with project budgets typically €1–2M, co-funded up to 30% by the European Commission.

• Collaborate with a diverse network of partners across Europe and beyond.

• Amplify your impact in sustainable urban development through our WOGI platform and cycling tour.

How to Get Involved:
Express your interest by September 30, 2025, to join our pre-proposal for the November 17, 2025, deadline. Contact us at [insert your contact email] to discuss potential roles and synergies. We’re scheduling virtual meetings in late September/early October to align contributions (note: we may use an interpreter to ensure clear communication).

Let’s work together to advance sustainable gastronomy, cycling tourism, and climate-neutral cities!