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

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

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.

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

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

4,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total: 12,000,000 € (for 3 grants); Individual Grant: 4,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

20.09.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Baltic Sea basin, North Sea basin. Projects must demonstrate activities in at least 3 different countries within these basins.

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Service Sector, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Small-scale fishing fleets, fishing community, SMEs, early-stage business and scale-ups involved in blue economy sectors

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

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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