WATER
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.
Legal Basis
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:
Closed
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, with a focus on modest and moderate innovation performers and Outermost Regions as per the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS).
Sectors:
Water and Waste Management, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
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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