Structuring the Waterborne transport sector, including through changed business and industrial models in order to achieve commercial zero-emission waterborne transport (ZEWT Partnership)

Last updated: 17.7.2025
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The 'Structuring the Waterborne transport sector' program under Horizon Europe aims to accelerate the transition to zero-emission waterborne transport by addressing critical business, financial, and industrial barriers. This initiative, part of the co-programmed European Partnership on Zero Emission Waterborne Transport (ZEWT), seeks to foster innovative solutions and increase commitment across all stakeholders for a sustainable and competitive European waterborne sector.

Who is Funded and the Program's Objectives

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its core objectives. It aims to clarify who can apply, where the projects should be implemented, and what the program seeks to achieve in the waterborne transport sector.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, how costs are managed, and the typical development stage of supported initiatives under the Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport (ZEWT) Partnership.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides information on the financial mechanisms of the program, including the type of funding instrument and the maximum funding available per project, emphasizing the structured financial support provided.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering application terms, collaboration requirements, and other important provisions that govern the program's operation.

Application Procedure

This section guides potential applicants through the process of applying for funding, from submission procedures to how applications are evaluated and awarded. It highlights key documents and stages involved.

This section outlines the fundamental legal and official documents that establish and govern the 'Structuring the Waterborne transport sector' funding program, providing transparency on its mandate and operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

850,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

850,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States, Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Energy Production and Supply, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Service Sector, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Waterborne transport sector, finance, contracting, insurance, charterers, operators, owners, public stakeholders, technology providers, civil society

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Policy Development, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency)

Additional Partners:

European Sustainable Shipping Forum, CESNI, Waterborne Technology Platform

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