Using automatic species recognition and artificial intelligence to fight illegal fish discards and revolutionise fisheries control

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe Innovation Action aims to revolutionize fisheries control and combat illegal fish discards by leveraging advanced technologies. The program specifically funds projects developing automatic species recognition and artificial intelligence solutions to enhance monitoring and reporting within European and global fisheries.

Who is Funded: Eligible Applicants and Program Objectives

This section provides comprehensive details on who is eligible to apply for this funding, the specific geographical areas where project activities should be implemented, and the overarching objectives that the program aims to achieve, focusing on sustainable fisheries and food systems.

What is Funded: Project Scope and Innovation Areas

This section outlines the types of projects and thematic areas that are eligible for funding, focusing on innovative solutions for fisheries control, food safety, and sustainable food systems. It also clarifies the typical development stages of supported projects.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the nature of the financial support available, including the type of funding instrument and the maximum financial contribution per project under this specific topic.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

This section outlines crucial rules and conditions for applicants and beneficiaries, covering application requirements, consortium rules, and specific operational provisions.

Application Procedure and Selection Process

This section details the structured process for submitting applications and explains how proposals are evaluated and selected for funding.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that establish and govern this funding program, clarifying its mandate and the broader regulatory framework within which it operates.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

5,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

5,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

12.04.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States, European seas, and in collaboration with African Union countries and other regions via Regional Fisheries Management Organisations and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreements.

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Water and Waste Management, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Fisheries, aquaculture, food systems, marine environment

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Product Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Research Executive Agency

Additional Partners:

EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (e.g., EIT Food), European Commission Knowledge Centre for Global Food and Nutrition Security, Africa Knowledge Platform

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