Prevent and eliminate litter, plastics and microplastics: Innovative solutions for waste-free European rivers

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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This Horizon Europe topic, under the Mission 'Restore our ocean and waters by 2030', addresses the critical challenge of litter, plastics, and microplastics pollution in European rivers. It seeks innovative and scalable solutions for prevention, minimization, and elimination, aiming to foster cleaner aquatic environments across the continent and contribute to Europe's zero pollution goals.

Who is Funded: Eligibility and Objectives

This section details the types of entities eligible for funding, the geographical scope of the program's impact, and its overarching strategic objectives, focusing on preventing and eliminating pollution in European rivers and waters.

What is Funded: Project Focus and Scope

This section outlines the types of projects and thematic areas supported by the program, emphasizing innovative and scalable solutions for pollution prevention and elimination, as well as the typical stages of development for funded initiatives.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section clarifies the nature of the financial support provided, including the types of instruments used and the specific funding amounts available.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must meet to participate in and manage projects under this program, covering application terms, collaboration, and specific aid rules.

Application Procedure and Evaluation Process

This section outlines the steps involved in submitting an application and how proposals are evaluated and selected for funding, ensuring transparency and fairness throughout the process.

This section identifies the foundational legal documents and overarching regulations that establish and govern the funding program, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its implementation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

100,000 € (per associated region for Financial Support to Third Parties)

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Annual budget for this topic: 17,000,000 € (2022)

Deadline

Deadline:

27.09.2022

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union Member States, Associated Countries (focus on European rivers and their catchment areas)

Sectors

Sectors:

Water and Waste Management, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Scaling, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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