The relation of young generations with the sea and water: values, expectations, and engagement

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

The HORIZON-MISS-2021-OCEAN-05-02 program, part of the broader Horizon Europe initiative, aims to deepen our understanding of young generations' connection with aquatic ecosystems. This foresight study seeks to identify youth values and expectations to inform future marine and freshwater policies and foster ocean literacy. It contributes directly to the ambitious goals of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

Who is Funded: Eligible Applicants and Program Objectives

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its core objectives. The program targets a diverse range of entities across the EU and associated countries, focusing on fostering a deeper connection between young generations and aquatic environments for long-term sustainability.

What is Funded: Thematic Areas and Project Stages

This section details the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding under the program. It emphasizes research and innovation actions focused on understanding and engaging young generations with aquatic environments, covering various stages from foundational research to policy development and public engagement.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides an overview of the financial support available, specifying the type of instrument and the overall budget allocated to this particular topic.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the program's lifecycle, from application submission to project implementation.

Application Procedure

This section guides potential applicants through the process of submitting a proposal and explains how the evaluation and selection of projects are conducted.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that underpin the funding program, ensuring transparency and adherence to established European Union frameworks.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

1,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

12.04.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, Associated Countries, Albania, Israel, Ukraine, Tunisia

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Young generations, marine/maritime related sectors, society, aquatic ecosystems

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study, Pilot Testing, Scaling, Policy Development, Implementation, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Institute of Law and Technology (IDT), University of Tuscia, SYNYO GmbH, People in Focus NGO, INTERSPREAD GMBH, S2AQUA Collaborative Laboratory, Gdansk Entrepreneurship Foundation, Eden Tech, Blockchain2050 BV, CONCEPTTO DESARROLLO ESTRATÉGICO SL, GIRES-GLOBAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIP B.V., ASSOCIATION ECO OCEAN, AITOWN S.R.L., Inelso Enerji Sistemleri Sanayi Ticaret Ithalat Ihracat Anonim Sirketi, NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF UKRAINE IGOR SIKORSKY KYIV POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, Black Sea Institute Association, C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER, TheRace, Lda, MUNICIPALITY OF EILAT, Agora Società Cooperativa Sociale, AGENTSIA ZA IKONOMICHESKO RAZVITIE- VARNA, Karlshochschule gemeinnützige GmbH, MOLI DE LES TINALLES SL, FUNDACIO DEL BIOMIMETIC SCIENCES INSTITUTE, VENICE LAGOON PLASTIC FREE, EREVNITIKO ERGASTIRIO GEORGIOS AFXENTIOU LIMITED, ASM - CENTRUM BADAN I ANALIZ RYNKUSPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA, LASER CONSULT MUSZAKI-TUDOMANYOS ES GAZDASAGI TANACSADO KORLATOLT FELELOSSEGU TARSASAG, IMRO-DDKK KORNYEZETVEDELMI NONPROFIT KFT, GC GENOMICS ESPAÑA, SL, GC GENOMICS GMBH, Partnership for Transparency Fund e.V., Athletes21, Flow Analysis and Simulation Team, Hadas Bar, EVENOR TECH SL, Elissavet Panagiotidou kai sia EE, EFESTO, VIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, CARDET CENTRE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, WEBLYZARD TECHNOLOGY GMBH, Innovation Training Center, S.L., BEIA CONSULT INTERNATIONAL SRL, ARK EGITIM HIZMETLERI ARAC GERECLERI IMALAT SAN. TCC. LTD. STI., RESTIA NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION, KARADENIZ TEKNIK UNIVERSITESI, The Planet Calls Company Limited by Guarantee, TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF VARNA, FARHAT HACHED INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND DEMOCRACY, IDRYMA ERGODOTISIS EKPEDEFSIS NEOLEAS (IEEN), C A I - CONVERSAS ASSOCIACAO INTERNACIONAL

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