Climate resilient and safe maritime ports

Last updated: 17.7.2025
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The 'Climate resilient and safe maritime ports' program, identified as HORIZON-CL5-2023-D6-01-09 under Horizon Europe, is a targeted funding initiative focused on enhancing the resilience, safety, and sustainability of Europe's maritime and inland waterway infrastructure against the escalating impacts of climate change. This program aims to accelerate the development and validation of innovative solutions that will ensure critical transport networks maintain high operational performance, even during extreme weather events, while simultaneously reducing their environmental footprint. It stands out by integrating climate adaptation with broader goals of sustainable transport and environmental protection.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for participation in the "Climate resilient and safe maritime ports" funding program, specifying the types of entities that can apply and the geographical scope of funded activities, aligned with the program's overall objectives to foster resilient and sustainable European transport systems.

What is Funded

This section details the scope of eligible projects and activities under the "Climate resilient and safe maritime ports" program, including the thematic areas, supported sectors, and the developmental stages of projects that qualify for funding. It emphasizes innovative solutions for transport infrastructure.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial aspects of the "Climate resilient and safe maritime ports" funding program, detailing the type of financial instrument, the maximum funding amounts available per project, and the expected project durations.

Conditions and Requirements

This section covers the essential conditions and requirements for applicants and projects under the "Climate resilient and safe maritime ports" program, including general admissibility conditions, rules for consortia, and other key provisions that ensure compliance and effective project implementation.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the application procedure for the "Climate resilient and safe maritime ports" program, covering the submission process, evaluation criteria, and how awards are channelled.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that govern the "Climate resilient and safe maritime ports" funding program, providing the framework for its operation and implementation within the European Union.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

7,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

14,000,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (EU) and Associated Countries, with a specific focus on seaports and connected inland waterways infrastructure along CEF corridors.

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Environmental and Climate Protection, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Research and Development, Service Sector, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Freight and logistics, Sustainable transport - general, Climate change adaptation, Sea ports, Transport infrastructure

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Global Maritime Services Ltd (marine consulting, testing & validation), HeadHunter Ltd (Robotics/UxVs SME), Climate Action Network (environmental NGO, climate change adaptation and mitigation), Blockchain2050 BV (IT security, Cybersecurity, Blockchain), SQLearn (maritime training, e-learning), EurOcean (Ocean science, knowledge management), ReMedia Group (communication agency, digital content), Knowledge Pixels AG (semantic technology, FAIR expertise), MINDS & SPARKS GMBH (applied research, development, dissemination), GOLEM - GESELLSCHAFT FUR INTEGRIERTE MIKROELEKTRONISCHE KOMPLETTLOESUNGEN GMBH (AI-BigData-IoT-chatbot-driven technology), MARINE CLUSTER BULGARIA SDRUZHENIE (Blue Economy, maritime transport), AgriClima Consulting (green technology, circular economy), Data4Risk (machine/deep learning, risk assessment), Ordu University Fatsa Faculty of Marine Sciences (maritime-related departments, sustainable constructions), IWEN ENERGY INSTITUTE GGMBH (climate resilience, sustainable energy solutions), SGS TECNOS SA (sustainability solutions), OIKOPLUS GMBH (R&I communication), O.M. OFFSHORE MONITORING LIMITED (maritime/offshore technologies, climate data), ASARTECH R&D DESIGN ENGINEERING CO. (advanced engineering, electronic systems), AGENZIA NAPOLETANA PER L'ENERGIA E PER L'AMBIENTE (energy sector projects), SNOWLESS (Clean-Tech, Smart Mobility, electrical systems), MediprospectsAI (AI-enabled solutions, data-driven products), Flow Analysis and Simulation Team (Fluid Flow, Hydraulics), INDIGO MED SMPC (Science Communication & Ocean Literacy), NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES OF UKRAINE (wheeled/tracked machines efficiency), SYNYO GmbH (applied research, concept design, solution development), INTERSPREAD GMBH (dissemination, exploitation, communication), EUFRAK-EUROCONSULTS BERLIN GMBH (EU project-management), AMONG ASTIKI MI KERDOSKOPIKI ETAIRIA (capacity building, dissemination), INFINITIVITY DESIGN LABS (E-learning, Gamification, UX Design), PLOA TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS SL (underwater domains, remote sensing), AEONX AI (AI/Edge AI R&D, Digital Twin), Contingent and Future Technologies Ltd (AI-based sustainability advisor), Digital Lights (software R&D, intelligent acoustics), Municipality of Fushe-Arrez (environmental, social, sustainability projects), Alis Grave NIl (regulatory research, standards), PILOT4DEV (climate resilience for ports, nature based solutions), AUTORITATEA NAVALA ROMANA (safety of navigation, public institution), NUROMEDIA GMBH (software engineering, multimedia, gamification), Turku University of Applied Sciences (logistics, cargo terminal), The General Police Inspectorate of Republic of Moldova (police, institutional capabilities), TECH2MARKET SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA (dissemination/communication, exploitation), FONDAZIONE ISTITUTO TECNICO SUPERIORE MOBILITA SOSTENIBILE NEI SETTORITRASPORTI MARITTIMI E DELLA PESCA-ACCADEMIA ITALIANA DELLA MARINA MERC (maritime education, training), DIN DEUTSCHES INSTITUT FUER NORMUNG EV (standards development), Global Youth Development Program (youth/women empowerment, climate change adaptation), ZEUS CONSULTING S.A. (IoT, AI, Blockchain Technology, cybersecurity), BEIA CONSULT INTERNATIONAL SRL (ICT/IoT integrator, green energy, environment, mobility), RBZ ROBOT DESIGN S.L. (embedded custom solutions), C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER (global education, social innovation, clean energy).

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