Sustainable macroalgae systems for innovative, added-value applications: cultivation and optimised production systems

This grant aims to support the development of sustainable macroalgae cultivation systems and innovative bio-based applications, contributing to the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, the Zero Pollution Action Plan, and the EU strategy for a Sustainable Blue Economy. The initiative also aligns with the Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030'.

AgencyHorizon Europe
RegionEU
CountryN/A
Legal formCompany, NGO, Government organization, Other
Start date2 Apr 2025
End date17 Sep 2025
Max funding7,000,000 EUR, 20,000,000 EUR
Budget172,137,258.88 EUR (2025)
Coverage

Not explicitly mentioned

Grant application conditions

Admissibility Conditions
  • Proposal page limit and layout described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
Eligible Countries
  • Described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. Specific provisions may apply to non-EU/non-Associated Countries.
Financial and Operational Capacity
  • Described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Evaluation and Award
  • Award criteria, scoring, and thresholds described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes.
  • Submission and evaluation processes described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
Legal and Financial Set-Up
  • Described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Specific Conditions
  • Described in section 2.2.3 of the CBE JU Annual Work Programme 2025.
Environmental Safety
  • Proposals must ensure environmental safety, including biodiversity protection, avoidance of invasiveness, and carbon sequestration.
Public Perception
  • Proposals must include a task to assess public perception and acceptance of the demonstrated value chains.