WATER

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

The HORIZON-EIT-2025-KIC-WATER call aims to establish a new Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) focused on Water, Marine, and Maritime Sectors and Ecosystems. This initiative, part of Horizon Europe, seeks to integrate business, higher education, and research to drive disruptive innovation and address pressing societal challenges across Europe. The KIC is expected to develop a long-term, impact-driven strategy to foster a sustainable innovation ecosystem.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the types of entities and individuals eligible for funding under the Water, Marine, and Maritime Sectors and Ecosystems KIC, detailing the geographical scope and the overarching objectives of the program.

What is Funded

This section describes the types of projects and thematic areas supported by the Water, Marine, and Maritime KIC, including eligible sectors and the developmental stages of projects that qualify for funding.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides an overview of the financial support offered through the Water, Marine, and Maritime KIC, detailing the type of financial instrument, funding amounts, and expected project durations.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to for the Water, Marine, and Maritime KIC. It covers application terms, collaboration requirements, and key financial provisions.

Application Procedure

This section details the step-by-step application process for the Water, Marine, and Maritime KIC, including submission procedures and the evaluation and selection mechanisms.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the Water, Marine, and Maritime KIC, providing insight into its regulatory framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, with a focus on modest and moderate innovation performers and Outermost Regions as per the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS).

Sectors

Sectors:

Water and Waste Management, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Product Development, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

Managed By:

European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

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