The call for proposals under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) supporting Smart Specialisation and Innovation in the EU sustainable blue economy has been published!

The call covers two separate topics, one being dedicated to Smart Specialisation. The objective of the call is to animate and underpin the S3 Thematic Platform for Sustainable Blue Economy with strategic interregional partnerships that develop and implement innovative solutions addressing key priorities in the EU sustainable blue economy (i.e. decarbonisation of the blue economy sectors, energy transition, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, circular blue economy, new forms of aquaculture, including algae, coastal resilience, marine litter prevention, sustainable food systems, and green coastal and maritime tourism).

The total call budget is EUR 5 700 000 (of which EUR 3 800 000 dedicated to Smart Specialisation). The deadline to apply is 18 February 2025. You can find more information on the scope, activities and expected results in the call’s text uploaded in the EU funding and Tenders Portal:

Registration to the online Info Day that will take place on 15 October, 14:30 – 16:45 (CET), is open now on the CINEA website: EMFAF info day 2024 flagship projects (europa.eu) 

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