Mission ocean in Slovenian seas
Mission ocean in Slovenian seas supports researchers, innovators, artists and communities with small-scale projects to restore marine ecosystems, reduce pollution and advance a sustainable blue economy.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: November 28, 2026, 23:59 CET (Application) | December 10, 2026 (Expected presentations) | December 15, 2026 (Results by)
Funding Amounts: EUR 7,500–12,000 per project for 6–12 months; EUR 60,000 total available
Summary: Supports small-scale projects addressing marine restoration, pollution reduction and a sustainable blue economy in Slovenian waters.
Key Information: Each person or legal entity may participate in only one application, as applicant or partner.
Description
This Horizon Europe-funded RISTANC call supports small-scale projects contributing to the EU Mission “Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030”. Organised by the Science and Research Centre Koper (ZRS Koper) on behalf of the RISTANC consortium, it focuses on the Slovenian marine area within the cross-border North Adriatic region. Priorities include seabed-safe recreational moorings, coastal interventions balancing human and environmental needs, pollution reduction, ecosystem conservation and restoration, and a sustainable blue economy.
Eligible work includes experiments, prototypes, feasibility studies, research and innovation, artistic and community initiatives, education, monitoring, citizen science, and knowledge transfer into policy or practice. The call emphasises sustainable, inclusive solutions, social innovation, local community involvement and transdisciplinary collaboration. It particularly encourages individuals, organisations and communities with little or no previous participation in European research and innovation projects.
