I3-4-SEAWEED Open Call
This grant funds SME-led projects piloting and scaling innovative seaweed and algae solutions to advance European seaweed production, processing, and biotechnology applications.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
European Commission has archived this opportunity.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: October 22, 2025
Funding Amounts: Up to €60,000 per project (lump sum); ~30 projects funded; 12-month programme; total call budget €1.8M
Summary: Supports piloting, demonstration, and scale-up of innovative seaweed and algae-based solutions to advance the European seaweed sector.
Key Information: Applicants must be SMEs (single or consortia of up to 2); minimum TRL 6; eligible regions only; mandatory in-person workshop.
Description
This opportunity funds innovative projects in the European seaweed and algae sector, targeting SMEs with solutions ready for piloting, demonstration, and scale-up (minimum TRL 6). The programme aims to drive transformative growth by closing gaps in the seaweed value chain, supporting product and process optimization, and advancing new processing technologies. Two strands are available: Macroalgal Production and Macroalgal Biotechnology & Downstream Applications (e.g., food, cosmetics, biofertilizers). Selected projects will participate in a 12-month programme including onboarding, training, technical and business support, capacity building, and knowledge exchange activities.
