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EU Aquaculture Assistance Mechanism- Funding Opportunities

The EU financially supports the aquaculture sector with a wide range of funding programmes. The ultimate goal is to foster the implementation of the Commission’s "Strategic Guidelines for a more sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture for the period 2021-2030". Similarly, they Commission has recently set up an Assistance Mechanism dedicated to aquaculture support. Check out an overview of EU open calls for proposals and tenders in the field of aquaculture.

 
Call for Scaling-up EU cultivation of algae and shellfish

The subject of this call for tenders is the development and testing of tools (software and maps) that will contribute to the assessment of the feasibility and the impact of scaling-up of EU cultivation of shellfish and algae. It seeks to improve previous project findings by studying how shellfish and algae cultivation interact with nutrient supply. This involves refining models and considering constraints like toxin absorption for a more thorough evaluation.

 
Unlocking Funding Opportunities for Climate Adaptation Innovations with ARSINOE

ARSINOE is a Horizon 2020 project that aims to build an ecosystem for climate change adaptation solutions. Within the ARSINOE ecosystem, pathways to solutions are co-created and co-designed by stakeholders, who can then select either existing Climate Innovation Window technologies, or technologies by new providers (or a combination) to form an innovation package. Are you at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to combat the challenges posed by climate change? The ARSINOE project invites you to seize a unique funding opportunity through its Second Open Tender for Innovations, dedicated to climate adaptation.

 
Additional activities for the European Partnership for a climate neutral, sustainable and productive Blue Economy- Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON)

This topic is for the continuation of the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP)’s activities in 2023-2024. The second instalment of the partnership is expected to contribute to innovative governance and sound decision-making on policies for a climate-neutral, sustainable, and productive Blue Economy. It will see the continuation or addition of priority areas, activities and partners, including from additional countries, aligning national, regional and EU R&I priorities and bringing together science, industry, governance and society.

 
Maritime Spatial Planning projects

The objective of this call for proposals under the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) 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.

 
Call for CEF 2 Transport - Projects on the Core Network – General envelope (CEF-T-2023-COREGEN)

The objective of this call is to develop transport infrastructure projects in maritime ports on the Core Network of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The TEN-T policy, is a key instrument for the development of coherent, efficient, multimodal, and high-quality transport infrastructure across the EU. It comprises railways, inland waterways, short sea shipping routes and roads linking urban nodes, maritime and inland ports, airports and terminals.

 
Innovation Fund experts wanted

CINEA is looking for motivated technical, GHG emissions, financial and drafting experts to evaluate projects applying for funding from the Innovation Fund. Submit your application now and spread the word.

 
Innovation Fund 2023 Call

EUR 4 billion is available for net-zero technologies in the new Call under the Innovation Fund. Grants are available under five topics for large-, medium-, and small-scale projects. Watch the info day recording and submit your application by 9 April 2024.

 
Innovation Fund 2023 Auction

EUR 800 million is available for renewable hydrogen production in the first-ever Innovation Fund Auction. Producers of renewable hydrogen can bid for support in the form of a fixed premium per kilogram of hydrogen produced. Watch the info day recording and submit your application by 8 February 2024.

 
Jobs opportunity in the clean energy public sector

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 Project Officer for the Horizon Europe programme, Financial Engineering Adviser and GHG Emissions Specialist.