# Agriculture of Data (AgData) — Joint Call

**Funder:** FWO
**Budget:** Approx. €350,000 (incl. overheads)
**Duration:** Up to 36 months
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Frequency:** Periodic
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://agricultureofdata.eu/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

FWO co-funds transnational data-driven agriculture research for Flemish researchers under AgData. ~€350k per Flemish project (2 projects, 3 years). Applicants submit to the call secretariat; FWO selection based on transnational panel ranking. FO or SBO rules apply; SBO spin-off projects ineligible.

## Summary

The FWO Agriculture of Data (AgData) Joint Call funds transnational, data-driven agricultural research projects of up to €350,000 per Flemish partner over three years. The call requires a consortium of at least three entities across three EU member states, and Flemish researchers participate through FWO co-funding. SBO spin-off projects are ineligible; standard FO or SBO rules apply.

## Who should apply

- Flemish researchers embedded in agricultural or agri-tech groups
- Consortium leads willing to coordinate across three or more EU member states
- Teams with data science, digital tools, or computational methods applied to farming systems
- Non-spin-off entities eligible under FO or SBO scheme rules

## Key dates

- Periodic calls, exact deadlines announced by the AgData partnership secretariat; consult FWO or AgData website for next round
- Three-year project duration
- Transnational consortium review via independent panel

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium composition matters: ensure your three-country team is balanced and complementary in data science or agricultural expertise; weak partners sink the whole proposal.
- Frame your data-driven angle clearly, AgData prioritises digital innovation and analytics, not traditional agronomic endpoints alone.
- Verify SBO/FO eligibility upfront; spin-off status is a gate, and clarification from FWO before submission saves revision cycles.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does the AgData Joint Call provide?

Approximately €350,000 per Flemish partner over three years, inclusive of overheads.

### Is the AgData Joint Call a one-time opportunity or periodic?

AgData runs periodic calls; exact deadlines and frequency are announced by the partnership secretariat and vary by round.

### Can I apply if my consortium only spans two EU countries?

No, the call requires a minimum of three entities from three different EU member states.

### Are spin-off companies eligible for AgData funding?

No, SBO spin-off projects are ineligible; applicants must comply with standard FO or SBO scheme rules.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/fwo-agriculture-of-data-agdata-joint-call-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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