SBEP: Upcoming Regional Portfolio Calls for Interest

The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) has announced its upcoming Regional Portfolio Calls for Interest, designed to connect ongoing projects and strengthen cooperation at sea‑basin level from early 2027 to early 2029. Five Regional Portfolios will be established across the Atlantic, Mediterranean, Baltic Sea, North Sea and Black Sea. The call is scheduled for Wave 1 (Atlantic & Black Sea) on 29 July 2026 at 15:00 CEST and Wave 2 (Baltic Sea, North Sea, Mediterranean) on 9 September 2026 at 15:00 CEST. 

The Regional Portfolios will strengthen effective collaboration between projects, aiding in data sharing, good practices and forging stronger thematic communities for Europe’s Sea Basins.

Eligible projects include those funded at regional, national or EU level that align with the thematic scope of the selected portfolio and remain active for at least six months between 2027 and 2029. Participation is self‑funded and requires commitment to portfolio activities.

Deadline:
Provisional dates: 

• Atlantic & Black Sea: 28 October 2026

Budget: Participation is self-funded