Co-Creating Innovative Solutions to restore Soil Health across Europe

What is iCOSHELLs?
iCOSHELLs is a Horizon Europe research and innovation project supporting the EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe,’ which aims to achieve healthy soils by 2030. With six Living Labs in the Basque Country, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Sweden, the project brings together local stakeholders to co-design and test practical solutions for improving soil health.

iCOSHELLs at a glance
Programme:
European Union Horizon Europe
Type of Action:
Research and Innovation Action
Consortium:
39 Partners & 2 Affiliated Entities
from 8 countries
Years
Duration
Millions €
Total Budget

Coordinator
6 Living Labs across Europe
From Northern to Southern Europe, these Living Labs serve as real-world testing grounds for innovative soil solutions. Through collaboration and knowledge-sharing, they drive sustainable practices that benefit both local communities and the environment.
Basque Soil Health Living Lab (Basque LL)

Bulgarian Viticultural Soil Health Living Lab (BUV LL)

Greek Mine Soil Health Living Lab (Greek LL)

Italian Soil Health Living Lab (IT LL)

Southeastern Spain Living Lab (SES LL)

SWEdish Soil Health Living Lab (SWE LL)

News & Events
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Soil, Water, and Community: Rethinking Landscapes in the Lambro Basin
The iCOSHELLs Living Lab explored the intersections of nature, culture, and co-creation On May 9th at the occasion of the Milan Civil Week, the… Read more
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Structuring Living Labs for Sustainable Soil Management
Living Labs have emerged as an innovative, systemic approach to co-creation and experimentation, integrating multiple stakeholders in real-world environments to develop, test, and refine… Read more