A new draft of the Horizon Europe 2026 and 2027 work programmes was recently published by the European Commission. ARCHE Consulting supports stronger project proposals through expert risk assessment and sustainability services.
Chemical risk assessment and SSbD support in Horizon Europe 2026 proposals
Chemical risk assessment and SSbD support in Horizon Europe 2026 proposals
A new draft of the Horizon Europe 2026 and 2027 work programmes was recently published by the European Commission. Sustainability is a core focus across many topics, with several directly linked to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), the development of materials according to the Sustainable and Safe by Design (SSbD) framework, chemical safety, and regulatory compliance. ARCHE Consulting, together with our partner Ecomatters has extensive expertise in these areas and can provide support with meeting the requirements outlined in the Horizon 2026 and 2027 working programmes.
Integrating sustainability aspects into your proposed project, strengthens its alignment with the EU’s climate and sustainability goals and reinforces its overall credibility.
Alignment between Horizon Europe 2026 topics and our expertise
The overview below highlights key topics where ARCHE Consulting’s sustainability expertise can add value to project proposals. We are eager to collaborate with consortia being established around these themes.
By applying the iterative Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework, we support material design and selection, enable early hazard identification, and assess human health and safety during production. We also evaluate exposure throughout the use phase. In parallel, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can be used to quantify environmental impacts across the entire life cycle or applied independently to deliver a focused sustainability evaluation.
Pillar II, Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
Cluster 4: Digital, industry and space
Cluster 4: Digital, industry and space
Proposal topic
Proposal deadline
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-05:
Circular advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets (RIA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Made in Europe partnerships)
8-Apr-26
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-06:
Circular advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets (RIA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Made in Europe partnerships)
2-Feb-27
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-21:
Development of safe and sustainable alternatives to substances of concern (IA)
8-Apr-26
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-22:
New advanced materials and production processes – reducing dependencies on Critical and Strategic Raw Materials(IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU, Processes4Planet partnerships)
2-Feb-27
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-23-two-stage:
Accelerating the discovery of chemicals and advanced materials through artificial intelligence and digitalisation (IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU partnership)
8-Apr-26
Our expertise
Our SSbD expertise on chemical risk assessment (ARCHE Consulting) and sustainability assessment (Ecomatters) aligns well with the needs outlined in these topics.
Cluster 5: Climate, energy, and mobility
Proposal topic
Proposal deadline
HORIZON-CL5-2026-03-D2-01:
Producing battery-grade materials for electrodes through sustainable processing and refining of raw materials or developing bio-based materials (BATT4EU Partnership)
31-Mar-26
HORIZON-CL5-2026-03-D2-02:
Development of direct recycling processes (BATT4EU Partnership)
31-Mar-26
HORIZON-CL5-2026-05-D2-03:
Integrated Production and Product Development for Next-Generation Lithium-based Batteries for Mobility (BATT4EU and Made in Europe Partnerships)
14-Apr-26
Our expertise
Our LCA experience also covers making LCAs for batteries and we can offer support in guiding the project through the SSbD framework to research the hazards, exposures, and life cycle aspects. Furthermore, we can draw on experience with end-of-waste criteria assessments for different recycling techniques.
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D2-05:
Improvement of Adaptability, Flexibility and Efficiency of Existing Recycling Processes (BATT4EU Partnership)
31-Mar-27
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D2-06:
Sustainable and Competitive Cell Production Techniques for Lithium-ion And Sodium-ion Batteries (BATT4EU Partnership)
31-Mar-27
HORIZON-CL5-2027-06-Two-Stage-D2-07:
Novel approaches towards next-generation battery concepts, leveraging the enabling role of innovative advanced materials (BATT4EU and IAM4EU Partnerships)
14-Apr-27
7-Oct-27
Our expertise
We have experience in LCAs for the energy sector (both renewable and fossil fuel-based), as well as in chemicals safety assessment (e.g. within Safe and Sustainable by Design).
Cluster 6: Food, bioeconomy, natural Resources, agriculture and environment
Proposal topic
Proposal deadline
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-01:
Improving circularity of multilayer flexible plastic food contact packaging
10-Mar-26
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-03:
Developing novel recycling technologies for complex plastic materials applying biotech solutions
9-Mar-27
Our expertise
Beyond our regular LCAs experience, we have long track record in Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) calculations for different industry sectors, including the food packaging sector. SSbD is also relevant for food contact materials.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01:
Replacing hazardous substances in biocidal products
9-Mar-27
Our expertise
With hazard assessment of biocides and chemicals as a cornerstone of our work, ARCHE Consulting helps drive science-based solutions for safer chemicals and sustainable environments.
ARCHE Consulting’s expertise in Horizon programmes and SSbD projects
With a proven track record in Horizon projects and a strong expertise in chemical risk assessment, ARCHE Consulting is well positioned to support Horizon Europe 2026 projects. With a broad portfolio of sustainability and chemical risk assessment services, we can ensure that safety and sustainability remains at the core of innovation and development.
More information about our projects:
- INTEGRANO - Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) principles for nanomaterials.
- ARAGORN - Guidance on soil remediation and restoration strategies aligned with the EU Soil Strategy.
- WASTE2FUNC - Conversion of agricultural and industrial food waste into ingredients for producing environmentally conscious cleaning agents and bioplastics.
For more information on how ARCHE Consulting can assist you, please reach out to one of our experts: