# European Biodiversity Partnership (Biodiversa+) Cofund - BiodivFuture

**Funder:** FWO
**Budget:** Up to €250,000 (including overheads) per project
**Deadline:** 10 November 2026 (12:00 CET (Brussels); pre-proposal and national/regional pre-application deadline)
**Duration:** 36 months
**Consortium:** Required — international consortium of European and international researchers; FWO funds minimum 3 Flemish projects within the consortium
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal (with FWO administrative pre-registration via e-portal) → full proposal
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/all-calls/senior-researchersresearch-teams/european-biodiversity-partnership-biodiversaplus-cofund-partnership/
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Horizon Europe Biodiversa+ Partnership call 'BiodivFuture' on novel ecosystems, biodiversity and socio-ecological dynamics; FWO funds Flemish universities and public research institutions via Fundamental Research (FO) or Strategic Basic Research (SBO) channels. SBO projects aimed at spin-off development are ineligible; FWO and BELSPO funding cannot be combined in the same consortium.

## Summary

The BiodivFuture cofund, part of the Horizon Europe Biodiversa+ Partnership, funds international consortium research on novel ecosystems, biodiversity, and socio-ecological dynamics, with FWO covering up to €250,000 per project for Flemish partners over 36 months. The call is open to researchers at Flemish universities and public research institutions applying through FWO's Fundamental Research (FO) or Strategic Basic Research (SBO) channels, as part of a larger European and international consortium. FWO commits to funding at least 3 Flemish projects within the overall consortium pool.

## Who should apply

- Researchers at Flemish universities or public research institutions
- Applicants joining an international consortium of European and international partners
- Projects on novel ecosystems, biodiversity, or socio-ecological dynamics
- Fundamental or strategic basic research teams (not spin-off-oriented SBO projects)

## Key dates

- Pre-proposal and national pre-application deadline: 10 November 2026, 12:00 CET
- Two-stage process: pre-proposal with FWO e-portal pre-registration, then full proposal
- 36-month project duration; call runs annually

## Tips for applicants

- Complete the FWO administrative pre-registration via the e-portal alongside the Biodiversa+ pre-proposal, missing this step disqualifies the Flemish partner even if the consortium pre-proposal is accepted.
- Choose the FO or SBO funding channel carefully: SBO projects aimed at spin-off development are explicitly ineligible under this call.
- Do not combine FWO and BELSPO funding within the same consortium; confirm funding sources with all Flemish partners before submission.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does FWO provide for BiodivFuture projects?

Up to €250,000 per project, including overheads, for the Flemish partner(s) in the consortium.

### Who is eligible to apply for BiodivFuture through FWO?

Researchers at Flemish universities and public research institutions, applying via FWO's Fundamental Research or Strategic Basic Research channels as part of an international consortium.

### Is a consortium required for BiodivFuture?

Yes, an international consortium of European and international researchers is required, and FWO commits to funding at least 3 Flemish projects within it.

### How many stages does the BiodivFuture application process have?

Two stages: a pre-proposal with FWO administrative pre-registration via the e-portal, followed by a full proposal.

### Can FWO and BELSPO funding be combined in the same BiodivFuture consortium?

No, FWO and BELSPO funding cannot be combined within the same consortium.

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