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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HIGHLIGHTS#1 – May to September 2025
We are pleased to present the first edition of our HIGHLIGHTS series, a quarterly collection showcasing the latest news, achievements, and activities from our… Read more
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Groundwork for a Green Future: Restoring Europe’s Soils Through Data and Living Labs
An article published on earth.org by Lea Hüvelmeier-Schmidt (ESCI) Soil – the unseen foundation of our ecosystems – is under siege. Across Europe, pollution,… Read more
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