Atlantic and Arctic sea basin lighthouse, Mediterranean Sea basin lighthouse, Baltic and North Sea basin lighthouse - Reducing the environmental impacts of fisheries on marine species and habitats

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe Innovation Action addresses the critical challenge of reducing the environmental impact of fisheries on marine ecosystems. It seeks to fund projects that develop and demonstrate innovative solutions for more sustainable fishing practices, contributing to the broader Mission 'Restore our ocean and waters by 2030'. The program aims to safeguard marine biodiversity and habitats while fostering a carbon-neutral and circular blue economy.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the specific geographical areas where funded activities must take place, and the overarching goals that the program seeks to achieve.

What is Funded

This section details the specific areas of focus for funding, including the types of sectors and project stages that are eligible for support under this program.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial aspects of the program, specifying the type of financial support offered and the maximum funding amount available per project.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the critical rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to for successful participation in the funding program.

Application Procedure

This section provides a guide to the application process, including submission procedures and the method by which proposals are selected for funding.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that govern the program, ensuring transparency and providing a framework for its operation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

8,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

23,999,999.9 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Atlantic and Arctic sea basin, Mediterranean Sea basin, Baltic and North Sea basin, with demonstration activities required in three different countries within the chosen basin. EU Outermost Regions are also encouraged for replication and scaling up.

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Research and Development

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Marine species, marine habitats, fisheries sector

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Pilot Testing, Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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