Supports deployment of innovative solutions to restore Mediterranean marine and freshwater ecosystems, requiring measurable impact and alignment with EU environmental policies.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: May 27, 2026 (Single-stage submission deadline, full application)
Funding Amounts: €200,000–€1,400,000 per project; typical maximum per applicant €500,000 (may be higher if justified); total call budget €7,000,000; project duration 24 months
Summary: Supports consortia deploying innovative solutions to restore Mediterranean marine and freshwater ecosystems, focusing on measurable environmental impact and EU policy alignment.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by a consortium of at least two legal entities (provider + adopter); actions must be implemented in the Mediterranean basin.
This open call supports community-led, operational-scale deployment of innovative solutions to restore marine and freshwater ecosystems in the Mediterranean Sea basin. Projects must advance from pilot-level maturity (TRL 5) to operational demonstration (TRL 6–7+), delivering measurable environmental benefits and contributing to the EU Mission "Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030." Funded activities include technical deployment, business and impact case development, and strategies for replication and investment readiness. All actions must align with EU policy objectives such as reducing plastic litter, restoring ecosystems, and promoting sustainable blue economy solutions. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and quantified outcomes are required.