The Soil Innovation Partnership – United by Soil, Driven by Impact

The Soil Innovation Partnership (SIP) builds on the legacy of the EJP SOIL to unite science, policy, business, and farming communities in accelerating the transition to climate-resilient, carbon smart agricultural soil management (across Europe).SIPs mission is to move soil science into practice - by demonstrating the role of healthy soils in carbon storage, climate mitigation and adaptation, water management, sustainable food systems and food security. Through a growing public-private-philanthropic partnership, SIP connects research, on-farm validation, and finance to turn knowledge into investment-ready soil solutions.During its 2025-2026 scoping phase SIP focuses on:Co-designing actionable knowledge application pathways with farmers and fundersValidating soil-carbon practices and innovations in the fieldScaling through models that reward soil health and carbon storage outcomesThis presentation highlights how SIP connects research, innovation communities, practitioners and funders by complementing the EU Soil Mission’s ambition for healthy soils by 2050.Through collaboration across disciplines and sectors, the Partnership will turn Europe’s soil knowledge into real world impact —strengthening soil functions, enhancing carbon sequestration and building climate resilience.