Fondazione LGH is a third-sector association keen to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

It is looking for proposals which will take Italian research projects from the lab to the market, transferring skills, supporting innovation in the agrifood and cosmetics industries, and making Italy more competitive.

The proposals should approach these industries from the perspective of the circular/bio-based economy, digitalisation to monitor, analyse and optimise processes, sustainable management of natural resources and biodiversity, energy transition/decarbonisation/green energy, talent development, or innovation ecosystems.

The call is open to non-profit research institutes and innovative start-ups. There are three categories of proposals: TRL 1-2, TRL 3-4 and TRL 5-6. 

EUR 20 000 – 50 000 per project are available. Projects must run for 6-12 months in 2027 and applicants must be based in Italy.

You can find all the relevant information here. Apply by 30 November 2026.