20 March 2026 | The PRIMA Work Programme 2026, dedicated to research and innovation in water management, farming systems, and the agri-food value chain within the Mediterranean region, has been officially published.
Download the PRIMA Work programme here: https://prima-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/C_2026_1799_F1_ANNEX_EN_V2_P2_4681089.pdf
The 2026 programme represents the second Work Programme implemented under the extended PRIMA partnership operating under Horizon Europe rules, following the extension of PRIMA until 2031, in accordance with Decision (EU) 2024/1167.
The programme continues to implement PRIMA’s Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA), supporting innovative solutions for sustainable water management, resilient farming systems, and sustainable agri-food value chains through a Water–Energy–Food–Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus approach.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The calendar below is the reference document for all submission deadlines and takes precedence over the calendar published in the Work Programme. Please refer to the calendar below.
Please note: The submission deadline has been adjusted this year.
Exceptionally, proposals for both Section 1 and Section 2 must be submitted by 13:00 CET on 15 May, rather than 17:00 CET as in previous years. Please refer to the updated calendar below and plan accordingly.


To provide potential applicants with detailed information on funding opportunities and application procedures, an Info Day will be organized on the 26th of March (10.00-13.30CET) to present the 2026 call topics and address any questions.
More information: https://prima-med.org/save-the-date-prima-info-day-2026/


