European Partnership for a climate neutral, sustainable and productive Blue Economy
The European Partnership for a climate-neutral, sustainable, and productive Blue Economy is a Horizon Europe co-funded initiative. It aims to accelerate the transformation of Europe's blue economy by aligning national, regional, and EU research and innovation priorities. The partnership fosters collaboration across science, industry, governance, and society to deliver knowledge and solutions for a healthy ocean and sustainable maritime activities.
Who is Funded: Eligibility and Objectives
This section outlines the types of entities and geographical areas eligible for funding under the European Partnership for a climate-neutral Blue Economy, along with the program's core objectives.
What is Funded: Project Scope and Thematic Areas
This section details the types of projects and thematic areas supported by the European Partnership for a climate-neutral Blue Economy, outlining the scope of funded activities and relevant developmental stages.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section outlines the financial support structure and expected operational duration of the European Partnership for a climate-neutral Blue Economy.
Conditions and Requirements
This section details the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the lifecycle of the European Partnership for a climate-neutral Blue Economy.
Application Procedure
This section outlines the procedural steps for applying to the European Partnership for a climate-neutral Blue Economy, from submission to the evaluation and award process.
Legal Basis
This section provides an overview of the primary legal acts and foundational documents that establish and govern the European Partnership for a climate-neutral, sustainable, and productive Blue Economy.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Not specified for individual projects, but the budget for this topic (HORIZON-CL6-2022-GOVERNANCE-01-02) is 23,000,000.00 € for grants to third parties. The 60,000 € threshold for financial support to third parties does not apply, indicating potential for larger sub-grants.
Allocated Budget:
The total indicative budget for the European Partnership is 150,000,000 €. For this specific topic (HORIZON-CL6-2022-GOVERNANCE-01-02), the budget allocated is 23,000,000.00 €. The EU contribution is implemented in annual instalments of around 20,000,000 € to 30,000,000 €.
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European seas and the Atlantic (including the Mediterranean, Baltic Sea, North Sea, and Black Sea). Participation from non-associated third countries, particularly those bordering EU sea basins, is strongly encouraged.
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Water and Waste Management, Service Sector, Tourism, Social Enterprises, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Market Introduction, Scaling, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Implementation, Policy Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Research Executive Agency
Additional Partners:
The program encourages broad collaboration, including public marine/maritime funding organisations, ministries, private sector entities (SMEs and foundations), knowledge institutions, local, regional, and national authorities, and citizens. Examples of involved organizations include think-tanks (e.g., RESOURCE AND ANALYSIS CENTER SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT CIVIC ORGANIZATION), consulting firms (e.g., AM TRANS PROGRES SPOLKA ZOO, SinCeO2 Ingenier esa Energ esa, S.L.), non-profit and educational organizations (e.g., C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER, PUNTLAND TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY), and various SMEs offering expertise in digital solutions, environmental monitoring, and sustainable development.
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