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

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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The 'Mediterranean sea basin lighthouse - Actions to prevent, minimise and remediate chemical pollution' program is a key initiative under the Horizon Europe framework, specifically designed to address the critical issue of chemical pollution in the Mediterranean Sea basin. This program stands out by focusing on scalable, innovative solutions, emphasizing broad stakeholder engagement, and aiming for tangible environmental impact. Its main objective is to contribute to the overarching 'Mission Restore our ocean and waters by 2030', fostering a healthier marine environment.

Who is Funded

The 'Mediterranean sea basin lighthouse' program targets a wide array of entities and aims to address chemical pollution within the Mediterranean Sea basin, seeking innovative solutions and broad participation to achieve its environmental objectives.

What is Funded

This program funds breakthrough innovations and solutions aimed at preventing, minimizing, and remediating chemical pollution in marine and freshwater environments, supporting projects from development to large-scale deployment.

Type and Scope of Funding

The 'Mediterranean sea basin lighthouse' program primarily offers grant funding, with a substantial overall budget and specific allocations for engaging associated regions, supporting projects through development and deployment phases.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, ensuring compliance and effective implementation of projects.

Application Procedure

The application process for this program has now concluded. The selection of projects was based on clearly defined evaluation criteria.

The program is anchored by a robust legal framework, primarily stemming from Horizon Europe, and is influenced by key EU environmental strategies and directives.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

100,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

17,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

27.09.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2030

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Mediterranean Sea basin, EU Member States, Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

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

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Union

Additional Partners:

The program encourages building on previous EU framework programmes (Horizon 2020, Green Deal 2020 call, LIFE) and national/regional programmes, and considering complementarities with other R&I funding instruments like EMFF/EMFAF, LIFE, ERDF, ESF+, JTF, CEF Inland Waterways or Maritime, InvestEU, private funds, and financial instruments. It also aims to link with initiatives such as the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership, WestMed, EUSAIR, Union for the Mediterranean Ministerial Declaration on Sustainable Blue Economy, and the PRIMA Partnership.

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