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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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    • 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
    • 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...

    • Closed
    • € 73.000.000 (year 2024)
    • Climate-Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Environmental Performance
    Circular Economy, resources from Waste, Air, Water, Soil, Noise, Chemicals, Bauhaus

    This call aims to facilitate the transition toward a sustainable, circular, toxic-free, energy-efficient/climate-resilient economy and toward a toxic-free environment as well as to protect, restore and improve the quality of the environment. It...

    • Closed
    • € 15.000.000 (year 2024)
    • Climate-Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Communicating on EU Aquaculture, Diversification and Adding Value, Environmental Performance, Knowledge and Innovation
    Sustainable micro-algae as feedstock for innovative, added-value applications

    In line with the objectives of the Bioeconomy Strategy and the Zero Pollution Action Plan, successful proposals will facilitate the deployment of industrial systems based on sustainable bio-based feedstock.

    • Closed
    • € 3.000.000 (year 2024)
    • Environmental Performance, Producer and Market Organisations, Regulatory and Administrative Framework
    Supporting the CBE JU Deployment Group on Primary Producers

    Successful proposals will contribute to the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, the Common Agriculture Policy, the Common Fisheries Policy, the EU Forest Strategy for 2030 and the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas by supporting the CBE Deployment Group on primary...