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EU Aquaculture Assistance Mechanism

Funding

The EU financially supports the aquaculture sector with a wide range of funding programmes, mainly implemented through the EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) running from 2021 to 2027 and the NextGenerationEU (NGEU) recovery instrument. The ultimate goal is to foster the implementation of the Commission’s "Strategic Guidelines for a more sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture for the period 2021-2030".

This section provides an overview of EU open calls for proposals and tenders in the field of aquaculture.

To learn more about the available funding opportunities that could finance your aquaculture-related research or project, we also invite you to also explore the “Background Paper on EU Funding Opportunities available for Aquaculture” developed by the Aquaculture Assistance Mechanism.

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Funding (63)

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    • Ongoing
    • €23.300.000
    • Data and Monitoring, Diversification and Adding Value, Environmental Performance, Knowledge and Innovation
    Digital technologies and energy transition in fisheries and/or aquaculture

    This topic aims to fund projects that demonstrate how digital technologies can reduce energy consumption and associated environmental and economic costs in European fisheries and aquaculture. The focus is on deploying real-time, accurate and...

    • Ongoing
    • €77.000.000
    • Diversification and Adding Value, Environmental Performance, Knowledge and Innovation
    Circular Economy and Zero Pollution

    The aim of this call is to facilitate the transition toward a sustainable, circular, energy-efficient and climate-resilient economy, and at protecting, restoring and improving the quality of the environment in line with the European Green Deal and...

    • Ongoing
    • €14.000.000
    • Climate-Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Diversification and Adding Value, Knowledge and Innovation, Producer and Market Organisations
    Sustainable macroalgae systems for innovative, added value applications: cultivation and optimised production systems

    This call focuses on developing sustainable macroalgae cultivation systems for innovative bio-based applications. It aims to 1) optimise macroalgal feedstock focusing on its market potential; 2) advance on sustainable biomass processing and its...

    • Ongoing
    • €12.000.000
    • Communicating on EU Aquaculture, Diversification and Adding Value, Environmental Performance, Knowledge and Innovation, Producer and Market Organisations
    Diversifying aquaculture production with emphasis on low-trophic species

    This call falls under Horizon Europe’s Cluster 6, which focuses on food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, and environment. It aims to support sustainable fisheries and aquaculture by promoting innovation, environmental resilience, and...

    • Ongoing
    • € 120.000.000,00
    • Animal Health and Public Health, Animal Welfare, Communicating on EU Aquaculture, Diversification and Adding Value, Knowledge and Innovation, Producer and Market Organisations
    Additional activities for the European partnership on animal health and welfare

    The objective of this action is to contribute to the expected outcomes specified in topic HORIZON-CL6-2023-FARM2FORK-01-2: European partnership on animal health and welfare. The proposal should align with the partnership’s research and innovation...

    • Closed
    • Up to €100.000
    • Communicating on EU Aquaculture, Diversification and Adding Value, Environmental Performance, Integration in Local Communities, Knowledge and Innovation, Producer and Market Organisations
    2nd Associated Regions Call for the ULTFARMS Project

    The ULTFARMS project is seeking proposals lead by Regional or Local Authorities with the aim of facilitating knowledge transfer, building local or regional capacity, and promoting knowledge exchange surrounding Low Trophic Aquaculture (LTA)...

    • Closed
    • € 2.600.000
    • Animal Health and Public Health, Integration in Local Communities, Knowledge and Innovation, Regulatory and Administrative Framework
    Improving scientific knowledge to strengthen the science-basis of management decisions under the CFP

    This call will support projects that aim to strengthen the scientific knowledge needed to support the design of science-based policies for fisheries conservation and management. The funded projects are expected to improve the knowledge available to...

    • Closed
    • € 3.800.000
    • Climate-Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Diversification and Adding Value, Environmental Performance, Integration in Local Communities
    Maritime regional cooperation fostering Smart Specialisation and Innovation in the Sustainable Blue Economy (Topic 1)

    The objective of this call topic is to animate and underpin the Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3) Thematic Platform for Sustainable Blue Economy with strategic interregional partnerships that develop and implement highly innovative solutions...

    • Closed
    • € 1.900.000
    • Access to Space and Water, Diversification and Adding Value, Environmental Performance, Knowledge and Innovation
    Demonstrating feasibility and environmental benefits of regenerative ocean farming and boosting algae innovation (Topic 2)

    This call topic aims to support the development of regenerative ocean farming by proving its feasibility and viability and generating knowledge on the environmental benefits also, where possible, by testing these approaches in connection with marine...

    • Closed
    • Max. € 50.000 per application (2-4 funded)
    • Diversification and Adding Value, Environmental Performance, Knowledge and Innovation, Producer and Market Organisations
    Baltic MUPPETS Innovation Call

    Baltic MUPPETS provides a unique opportunity for innovators to make a tangible impact on sustainable mussel farming and product development, supporting forward-thinking solutions that enhance local economies and improve the Baltic Sea ecosystems...