Demonstrating feasibility and environmental benefits of regenerative ocean farming and boosting algae innovation (Topic 2)
The EMFAF-2025-PIA-FLAGSHIP-OCEANFARMING program aims to advance the sustainable blue economy by demonstrating the viability and environmental benefits of regenerative ocean farming and accelerating algae innovation. This initiative specifically targets EU Member States and fosters new green employment opportunities in marine and aquaculture sectors.
Who is Funded by EMFAF-2025-PIA-FLAGSHIP-OCEANFARMING
The EMFAF-2025-PIA-FLAGSHIP-OCEANFARMING program supports a diverse range of entities from EU Member States and specific non-EU countries, with a strong emphasis on collaborative projects that advance regenerative ocean farming and algae innovation. The program's primary objective is to demonstrate the feasibility and environmental advantages of these practices while fostering new green employment opportunities, particularly in underdeveloped sea basins.
What is Funded
The EMFAF-2025-PIA-FLAGSHIP-OCEANFARMING program funds projects focused on sustainable marine practices, specifically regenerative ocean farming and algae innovation. It targets activities that restore marine habitats and bring new, environmentally friendly products to market, covering both operational setup and product development phases.
Type and Scope of Funding
The EMFAF-2025-PIA-FLAGSHIP-OCEANFARMING program provides grants with a significant co-funding rate. The financial support is structured to ensure projects have substantial EU contribution, while requiring beneficiaries to provide complementary resources. There is no specified project duration within the provided details.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions regarding application submission, consortium formation, financial management, and compliance with broader EU policies. These provisions ensure project quality, financial accountability, and alignment with the program's objectives.
Application Procedure
The application process for the EMFAF-2025-PIA-FLAGSHIP-OCEANFARMING program involves a single-stage submission, with proposals undergoing a rigorous evaluation based on predefined criteria. Applicants must adhere to specific documentation and formatting rules, and support is available for various procedural queries.
Legal Basis
The EMFAF-2025-PIA-FLAGSHIP-OCEANFARMING program operates under a clear legal framework established by specific EU regulations and work programmes, ensuring transparency and proper governance of the allocated funds.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
1,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
5,700,000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
The program targets EU Member States and their waters within the Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea (including Adriatic), Black Sea, Baltic Sea, and North Sea basins, as well as EU Outermost Regions marine areas. Limited activities may extend into neighboring non-EU waters if essential and justified for project implementation, provided main activities remain in EU waters.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Green Technology
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Pilot Testing, Commercialization, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission (European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund - EMFAF)
Managed By:
European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)
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