Partnerships & Research
Wild Roots actively seeks academic collaborations to advance Mediterranean renaturation science. Together, we build networks for ecological restoration and sustainable land stewardship.
Cooperation Requested
These institutions are targeted for research collaboration on renaturation science, biodiversity mapping, and soil restoration. Partnerships are in development.
Universidade do Algarve
Environmental sciences, marine biology, and sustainable development. Algarve's leading research institution for Mediterranean ecosystems.
RequestedCEABN/ISA Lisboa
Centre for Applied Ecology "Prof. Baeta Neves". Forest research, applied ecology, and land restoration across Iberian landscapes.
RequestedcE3c
Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes at University of Lisbon. Biodiversity, climate adaptation, and species conservation.
RequestedCCMAR
Centre for Marine Sciences at Universidade do Algarve. Marine conservation, coastal ecosystem health, and fisheries sustainability.
Requested
Building a Mediterranean Research Network
From Algarve to Lisbon — academic collaboration across Portugal's leading institutions
Active Funding Streams
Wild Roots aligns with multiple EU and Portuguese funding programmes for renaturation, climate action, and innovation.
Horizon Europe Cluster 6
Food, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. Research and innovation funding for sustainable land management and restoration projects.
LIFE Programme
EU environment and climate action. Annual calls supporting nature restoration, biodiversity, and climate adaptation across Europe.
Interreg SUDOE
Southwest Europe cross-border cooperation. Supports transnational projects in Portugal, Spain, France, and Andorra on regional challenges.
PRR Recovery Plan
Portugal's national green transformation programme. Funding for climate mitigation, renewable energy, and ecological restoration.
Funding Landscape
Comparison of principal funding mechanisms available to Wild Roots and partner institutions.
| Programme | Eligibility | Typical Amount | Deadline (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Europe Cluster 6 | Non-profits, research institutions, SMEs | €500k–€5M | April (rolling) |
| LIFE Programme | NGOs, public bodies, research institutions | €500k–€2M | April, September |
| Interreg SUDOE | Public & private partners in SUDOE region | €250k–€1.5M | May, November |
| PRR Recovery | Portuguese legal entities (public/private) | €100k–€2M | Ongoing (quarterly) |
| Regional Algarve Funds | Entities operating in Algarve | €50k–€500k | Quarterly |
How to Get Involved
Multiple ways to collaborate with Wild Roots on research, funding, and knowledge exchange.
Research Partnerships
Joint field studies, data collection, thesis projects, and peer-reviewed publications on renaturation outcomes and ecosystem monitoring.
Funding Opportunities
Collaborative grant applications to Horizon Europe, LIFE, and other EU/national funding schemes. Wild Roots welcomes co-investigator partnerships.
Academic Exchange
Student placements, sabbatical visits, visiting researcher positions, and knowledge-sharing seminars on Mediterranean ecology and restoration design.
Knowledge Transfer
Technology demonstrations, open-access data sharing, methodology workshops, and case study contributions to the scientific literature.
Interested in Partnership?
We actively welcome inquiries from researchers, institutions, and funding partners. Let's build the future of Mediterranean renaturation together.