This event will host an exciting array of exhibitors from around Europe who will showcase the blue economy’s innovation and investment potential. Therefore, the event invites stakeholders from many different sectors to apply for a stand and prepare to showcase and discuss innovative ideas, products and services related to the conference themes.
Eurostars is a funding instrument that supports innovative SMEs and project partners (large companies, universities, research organisations and other types of organisations) by funding international collaborative R&D and innovation projects. By participating, organisations can access public funding for international collaborative R&D projects in all fields.
Following the adoption of the Horizon Europe 2023-2024 work programme, the European Commission has launched a new call for project proposals to support research and innovation under efficient, sustainable and inclusive energy use. This Destination includes activities targeting a sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply. This includes activities in the areas of renewable energy; energy system, grids and storage; as well as Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS).
The European Maritime Day (EMD) 2024 is taking place again as a fully-fledged physical event, in Svendborg, Denmark on 30-31 May 2024. As every year, this will not be the only action to celebrate our seas and oceans and the sustainable blue economy. Fill in the online application form before 29 February 2024 and bring European Maritime Day 2024 to your country.
A new EUR 2.2 million call for proposals has opened to finance a pilot project on a demonstrator fishing vessel that will be retrofitted with alternative propulsion technologies and other solutions to improve energy performance, cut emissions and reduce underwater noise.
The objective of this call for proposals is to facilitate the implementation of Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) in the EU, including through the effective application of Directive 2014/89 establishing a framework for MSP. This call is intended to fund projects developing innovative responses to tackle specific challenges that EU Members States might encounter when putting into effect, monitoring and/or revising their maritime spatial plans.
This call is intended to fund projects developing innovative responses to tackle specific challenges that EU Members States might encounter when putting into effect, monitoring and/or revising their maritime spatial plans.
The selected proposals are expected to contribute to several critical outcomes, including the advancement of sustainable aquaculture systems in marine, transitional, and freshwater environments, aligning with EU strategies and sustainability goals. These outcomes involve implementing innovations to enhance aquaculture resilience to climate change, positioning European aquaculture as a global model for sustainability and competitiveness, reducing environmental impacts, and adopting technologically advanced practices.
Successful proposals will deliver a demonstrated set of measures to limit nitrogen (N) and phosphorus emissions (P) and re-balance N/P flows within safe ecological boundaries at regional and local scales to all given actors involved in N/P emissions in a given region, while promoting local and regional sustainability and circular economy schemes and comprehensive guidance on sustainable and circular practices.
Stay tuned as the second call for proposals will be announced soon! The Programme aims to remain a platform where the links between the participating countries are strengthened and new ones are created, and where the regional actors get together and contribute to a sustainable management of resources for the benefit of local citizens. Check their website during the next month to make sure you get the latest updates.
The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership announced its second collaborative transnational call on “Integrated Approaches for a Climate-Neutral, Sustainable, and Resilient Blue Economy: Engaging Civil Society, Academia, Policy, and Industry». This second co-funded call aims to provide support to transnational research and innovation projects focusing on: digital Twins of the ocean at regional sub-basin scale, blue economy sectors, development of marine multi-use infrastructures, planning and managing sea-uses at the regional level, blue bioresources Pre-proposal submission deadline: 10/04/2024, 15:00 CET (Brussels Time) Full proposal submission deadline (Provisional): 06/11/2024, 15:00 CET (Brussels Time)
The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals to support the energy transition in the fisheries sector. It is funded with EUR 2.2 million from EU Pilot Project Funds. The call is open from 20 February 2024 to 11 June 2024. CINEA will host an Info Day on 18 March 2024, from 14:00 to 16:00 (CET), where experts will explain the application process and offer tips for successful proposals. Registration opens soon – save the date!
Biomass provides about 60% of the EU’s renewable energy. Scenarios for meeting the EU’s objective of carbon neutrality by 2050 suggest that more will be needed, which puts pressure on land resources for other priorities such as growing food and feed and protecting wilderness. It is therefore imperative to know whether growing food and feed in the oceans can relieve this pressure.
Three calls are currently open ahead of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) whether it is to have a stand at the Energy Fair, to give recognition to today's and tomorrow's young leaders or to give visibility to events in Europe and beyond by making them part of the Sustainable Energy Days.
The European Commission, in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB), is launching the new pilot scheme ‘EU Blue Champions’. Concretely, the aim is to identify 20 innovative projects, which have the potential to interest public or private finance providers and possibly qualify for an EIB financing.
The objective is to develop transport infrastructure projects in maritime ports on the Core Network of the TEN-T.
This call resorts under the Connecting Europe Facility 2021-2027 – multiannual work programme for the transport sector. It shall contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to efficient, interconnected, and multimodal networks and infrastructure for sustainable, smart, interoperable, inclusive, accessible, resilient, safe and secure mobility.
Whether it is to organise a session, compete in the Awards or have a stand, there are many ways to secure your space at the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) to get visibility, gather recognition and network with other experts in clean energy.
Interested in bringing your local energy and climate plan to life. The European City Facility (EUCF) has launched a call for funding specifically aimed at helping local public entities unlock the investment they need to turn their sustainable ideas into reality. An info session taking place on 22 January will give more information.
The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) is looking for talent to contribute to the success of its main programmes. Check out the latest vacancy for Financial Engineering Adviser, Programme Management Coordinator and Head of Sector in charge of the Energy Intensive Industries and Hydrogen strand of the Innovation Fund.
