Digital technologies and energy transition in fisheries and/or aquaculture
This Horizon Europe funding program, part of the 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030' Mission, focuses on integrating digital technologies and fostering energy transition within the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. It aims to significantly reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions, thereby enhancing the economic viability and environmental sustainability of these critical industries. The program uniquely emphasizes real-world demonstration activities across various European sea basins to accelerate the adoption of innovative, carbon-neutral solutions.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the specific geographical areas where projects must be implemented, and the overarching goals that the funding program aims to achieve. It details who can apply and where the impact is expected.
What is Funded
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Type and Scope of Funding
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Conditions and Requirements
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Application Procedure
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Legal Basis
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
5,825,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total: 23,300,000 € (for 4 expected grants); Per project: 5,000,000 € - 5,825,000 €
Deadline:
24.09.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Atlantic and Arctic sea basin, Mediterranean Sea basin, Baltic and North Sea basin, Danube River basin (including its delta and the Black Sea). Projects must carry out demonstration activities in at least 3 different countries of the chosen basin, involving legal entities established in those respective countries.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Green Technology, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector, Other
Beneficiaries:
Fisheries, aquaculture & algae sectors, maritime sectors, blue economy, research institutions, SMEs, public bodies, end-users (fishers, aquaculture operators, sea-farmers)
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
SMEs, other relevant maritime sectors, end-users (fishers, aquaculture operators, sea-farmers), Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership, Zero Emission Waterborne Transport Partnership, AQUASERV (research infrastructure services for sustainable aquaculture, fisheries and the blue economy).
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