Mediterranean sea basin lighthouse - Actions to prevent, minimise and remediate chemical pollution

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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This funding program, under Horizon Europe, focuses on innovative solutions to combat chemical pollution in the Mediterranean Sea basin. It aims to restore and protect marine and freshwater ecosystems by supporting scalable breakthroughs in pollution prevention, minimisation, and remediation, aligning with EU's Zero Pollution Action Plan and broader sustainability goals.

Who is Funded: Chemical Pollution Remediation

The 'Mediterranean sea basin lighthouse' funding program targets a broad spectrum of applicants and aims to restore the health of the Mediterranean Sea and its waters by preventing, minimizing, and remediating chemical pollution. It emphasizes collaborative efforts across various sectors and geographical areas within and beyond the EU.

What is Funded: Pollution Prevention and Remediation Actions

This program specifically funds projects focused on developing and demonstrating scalable innovations to prevent, minimize, and remediate chemical pollution in marine and freshwater environments. Supported initiatives span from upstream prevention to the use of less polluting substances, with a strong emphasis on practical application and real-world impact.

Type and Scope of Funding for Ocean Chemical Pollution

The program provides grant funding, specifically for Innovation Actions aimed at preventing and remediating chemical pollution. It has a total allocated budget for this topic and specifies a maximum amount for financial support to third parties, emphasizing comprehensive financial parameters for project implementation.

Conditions and Requirements for Chemical Pollution Actions

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions and requirements outlined in various Horizon Europe documents, covering general eligibility, consortium formation, budget management, and operational provisions to ensure successful project implementation and compliance with EU policies.

Application Procedure for Chemical Pollution Remediation

The application process for this call is now closed. It followed a single-stage submission procedure, with proposals evaluated against specific criteria. Applicants were notified of the results after the evaluation period.

This funding program is authorized and governed by the foundational legal framework of Horizon Europe, alongside specific regulations and work programmes that dictate its implementation and operational details, ensuring compliance with EU financial and research policies.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

100,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

10,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

27.09.2022

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

Mediterranean Sea basin, including its major river catchment areas. Demonstration activities must occur in 3 different EU Member States and/or Associated Countries within the Mediterranean sea basin. Associated regions for Financial Support to Third Parties must be located in Member States/Associated Countries other than those that are part of the project consortium.

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Water and Waste Management, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Service Sector, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Entities involved in preventing, minimising, and remediating chemical pollution in marine and freshwater environments.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Scaling, Commercialization, Awareness Campaigns, Monitoring

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

The program encourages proactive engagement with 'associated regions' for technical assistance and knowledge sharing. Projects should build links with other Mission activities and relevant partnerships within the lighthouse, European Blue Parks, and other Mission lighthouses.

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