Restoring Ocean and Waters in waterfront Cities and their Ports
This Horizon Europe funding program, titled 'Restoring Ocean and Waters in waterfront Cities and their Ports', targets the crucial restoration of marine and freshwater ecosystems in urban coastal and riparian zones. It uniquely emphasizes direct engagement with waterfront cities and their ports, fostering transformative, innovative, and systemic solutions to achieve the Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030' objectives. The program aims to accelerate progress towards biodiversity protection, pollution elimination, and a carbon-neutral blue economy.
Who is Funded
This section provides comprehensive details on the eligibility criteria for the 'Restoring Ocean and Waters in waterfront Cities and their Ports' program, outlining who can apply, the geographical scope of eligible projects, and the overarching objectives that guide the funding initiatives. The program aims to support a broad range of legal entities across various EU regions in their efforts to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the 'Restoring Ocean and Waters in waterfront Cities and their Ports' program. It outlines the specific sectors and stages of innovation that the program aims to support, contributing to the broader objectives of marine and freshwater ecosystem restoration and sustainable blue economy development.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section outlines the financial support available through the 'Restoring Ocean and Waters in waterfront Cities and their Ports' program, detailing the type of financial instruments used, the maximum funding amounts per project, and the overarching duration of the broader mission under which these projects are funded.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application process and project implementation for the 'Restoring Ocean and Waters in waterfront Cities and their Ports' program. These provisions ensure compliance with ethical standards, collaborative structures, and effective resource management.
Application Procedure
This section outlines the step-by-step application process for the 'Restoring Ocean and Waters in waterfront Cities and their Ports' program, from submission requirements to the evaluation and selection procedures. It provides clarity on how applications are processed and how funding decisions are made.
Legal Basis
This section details the fundamental legal and official documents that establish and govern the 'Restoring Ocean and Waters in waterfront Cities and their Ports' funding program, clarifying its mandate and the key regulations that shape its operation. These legal bases ensure the program's legitimacy and adherence to broader EU policies.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
15,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
15,000,000 €
Deadline:
24.09.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU's seas and waters, including the EU Outermost Regions, coastal and inland cities and their ports in the Atlantic and Arctic Sea basin, Mediterranean Sea basin, Baltic and North Sea basin, and Danube River basin (including Black Sea).
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Water and Waste Management, Research and Development, Renewable Energy, Other
Beneficiaries:
waterfront cities and their ports, public bodies managing waterfront cities and port authorities
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
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