Lighthouse in the Baltic and the North Sea basins - Lighthouse in the Baltic and the North Sea basins - Green and energy-efficient small-scale fishing fleets
This funding program, 'Green and Energy-Efficient Small-Scale Fishing Fleets,' is a key initiative under the Horizon Europe Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030'. It aims to drive the decarbonisation and energy efficiency of small-scale fishing vessels in the Baltic and North Sea basins. By supporting the testing and demonstration of innovative solutions, the program contributes directly to a sustainable, carbon-neutral, and circular blue economy, fostering a healthier marine environment.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the beneficiaries, geographical focus, and strategic objectives of the program, which targets small-scale fishing fleets and related stakeholders across the Baltic and North Sea basins to foster a sustainable blue economy.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, focusing on innovative solutions for greening small-scale fishing fleets, including technological advancements and related research, aiming for practical, real-world application.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program provides grant funding, with each awarded project receiving a significant amount.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to specific conditions regarding admissibility, eligibility, consortium formation, and open science practices, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
Application Procedure
The application process for this program was a single-stage submission and evaluation, with specific guidelines outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme and Online Manual. The call is now closed.
Legal Basis
The program is authorized and governed by the Horizon Europe Framework Programme and its associated regulations, ensuring alignment with broader EU policies for ocean and water restoration.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
4,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total: 12,000,000 € (for 3 grants); Individual Grant: 4,000,000 €
Deadline:
20.09.2023
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Baltic Sea basin, North Sea basin. Projects must demonstrate activities in at least 3 different countries within these basins.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Service Sector, Other
Beneficiaries:
Small-scale fishing fleets, fishing community, SMEs, early-stage business and scale-ups involved in blue economy sectors
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet), European Open Science Cloud (EOSC), BlueInvest community, BlueInvest Fund, EMFF/EMFAF, LIFE, ERDF, ESF+, JTF, CEF Inland Waterways or Maritime, InvestEU, Zero Emission Waterborne Transport Partnership (ZEWT), Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP)
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