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SOILL - Online Matchmaking for Soil Health Living Labs and Lighthouses

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481

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Welcome to the SOILL Online Matchmaking platform !

The EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe” (Mission Soil) aims to establish a network of 100 Living Labs and Lighthouses to lead the transition toward healthier soils. This initiative promotes sustainable soil management through a collaborative, structured approach, with a strong focus on Mission Soil Living Labs.

To support the development of this network, the SOILL Framework Partnership Agreement was created. Its purpose is to implement a centralised support structure for Living Labs and Lighthouses.This support spans a range of activities, including capacity building, coordination, networking, promotion, and knowledge exchange.

Among these activities, SOILL aims to to facilitate collaboration and creation of matchmaking opportunities through the SOILL Online Matchmaking platform.

How do participants benefit from attending the event?

To reach the goal fo 100 Living Labs, each year, the Mission Soil publishes specific funding opportunities to set up Soil Health Living Labs.

Through the SOILL online matchmaking platform, it is possible to identify collaboration opportunities, particularly for the stakeholders interested in applying to the topics related to the setting up of Living Labs and operating in the soil context:

  • Networking opportunities: the SOILL online matchmaking platform provides a great opportunity to meet and connect with soil stakeholders, as well as experts. You can make valuable connections that can help you design your proposal.

  • Access to specific events: dedicated events will be organised in the SOILL online matchmaking platform to promote the dedicated Living Labs topics and to facilitate consortia creation.

  • Collaborate with others: the SOILL online matchmaking platform is a great opportunity to collaborate with other stakeholders from the soil community. Participants can meet potential partners, collaborators, and share ideas and insights.

// Which key topics will be addressed?

The SOILL matchmaking platform helps stakeholders connect around the two 2025 Mission Soil topics launched by the European Commission:

  • Living Labs for Soil Remediation & Green Redevelopment of Brownfields (HORIZON‑MISS‑2025‑05‑SOIL‑01) – Focuses on nature-based solutions to regenerate post‑industrial urban sites, aligning with the New European Bauhaus agenda.

  • Living Labs to Enhance Soil Health in Continental, Boreal & Alpine Regions (HORIZON‑MISS‑2025‑05‑SOIL‑01 two‑stage) – Supports Living Labs across at least three EU/associate countries in these biogeographical zones, fostering region‑specific innovation and sustainable land‑use practices.

By centring on these themes, the platform offers networking, proposal-building support, expert events, and collaborative tools tailored to these funding priorities.