Description

This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds the development, validation, and demonstration of advanced, cost-effective wave and tidal energy systems, aiming to improve their performance, reliability, and sustainability in harsh marine environments. The programme addresses the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan’s priorities for ocean energy and seeks to accelerate the market readiness of innovative technologies with minimal impact on health, biodiversity, and the environment. Projects must combine core consortium-led R&I activities with financial support to third parties (FSTP), enabling a broad range of actors—including research organisations, SMEs, and industry—to contribute to breakthrough, validation, and demonstration challenges. Emphasis is placed on strong governance, risk management, and alignment with EU and international ocean energy initiatives.