diff --git a/index.md b/index.md
index 42437dc..72b5f80 100644
--- a/index.md
+++ b/index.md
@@ -6,8 +6,6 @@ layout: page
 show_sidebar: false
 hero_image: /img/heroes/hero-2023-group-shot.webp
 hero_darken: true
-hero_link: /projects/
-hero_link_text: Call for project proposals now open
 ---
 
 [![ELIXIR logo](/img/elixir-logo.svg){: .is-pulled-right .ml-5 .mb-5 width="170"}](https://elixir-europe.org/)