Reducing the environmental impact from shipyards and developing a whole life strategy to measure and minimise the non-operational environmental impacts from shipping

Last updated: 17.7.2025
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action focuses on significantly reducing the environmental impact of shipping, particularly addressing non-operational aspects like shipbuilding, maintenance, and end-of-life strategies. It aims to foster a circular economy within the waterborne transport sector by developing new tools and processes for improved environmental performance and resource efficiency.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the general eligibility for funding, specifying the target groups, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching objectives to reduce the environmental impact of shipping and shipyards.

What is Funded

This section provides details on the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, including a focus on sustainable transport solutions and circular economy principles. It also clarifies the typical development stages of supported projects under this Horizon Europe Innovation Action.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides essential financial details of the funding program, including the type of financial support offered and the maximum funding amount available per project, emphasizing the financial scope for innovation.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the primary conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries, covering application stipulations, collaboration rules, and references to budget limitations. These provisions ensure compliance and effective project execution.

Application Procedure

This section provides a guide to the application process, detailing submission procedures, evaluation methods, and how funding decisions are communicated to applicants for this Horizon Europe call.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that establish and govern this funding program, ensuring transparency and providing clear references for its operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

4,500,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total: 9,000,000 € (for 2 expected grants), Per Grant: 4,500,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

20.04.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States and Associated Countries. Non-EU/non-Associated Countries may also be eligible if specific provisions are made, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Shipyards, shipping companies, waterborne transport sector

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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