Harnessing the unique properties of marine organisms to deliver sustainable blue bio-based products
EU funding for research and innovation in marine biotechnology for the development of safe, sustainable blue bio-products. Applications accepted until 17.09.2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for research and innovation to harness the unique properties of marine organisms for the development of environmentally friendly, blue bio-based products and the promotion of the circular economy in the bioeconomy.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Material and consumables
- Travel expenses
- Subcontractor services
- Equipment and infrastructure
Non-eligible expenses
- Costs for commercial mass production
- Retroactive costs
- Debt repayment
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Educational Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Legal recognition in EU or associated countries
- Administrative capacity for Horizon Europe projects
- Experience in transnational R&D consortia
Documents required for application
- Project description (Part B)
- Financing and budget plan
- CVs of key personnel
- Ethics self-assessment
- Proof of legal status (PIC)
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the project
- Sustainability and biodiversity aspects
- Regulatory and safety aspects
- Potential for market acceptance
- Quality and efficiency of project implementation
Description
Call for proposals within Horizon Europe: This EU grant opportunity targets companies, educational institutions, non-profit and public organizations within the EU as well as associated countries, promoting research and innovation in marine biotechnology. The objective is the development of safe, sustainable blue bio-products by leveraging the unique properties of marine organisms. The focus lies on ecological sustainability, circular economy, and biodiversity protection. With a 100% funding rate, a project volume of up to €5 million can be realized over 36 months. Applicants must have experience in transnational R&D consortia, possess adequate administrative capacities for Horizon Europe projects, and be legally established in EU member states or associated countries. Eligible costs include personnel expenses, consumables and materials, travel costs, subcontractor services, as well as equipment and infrastructure.
Evaluation is based on innovation content, sustainability and biodiversity aspects, regulatory and safety requirements, market acceptance, and quality of project implementation. Retroactive costs, expenses for commercial mass production, and debt refinancing are not eligible. Applications including Part B project description, financial and budget plan, CVs of key personnel, ethics self-assessment, and PIC verification can be submitted until 17 September 2026. Projects may start no earlier than 1 October 2026. This funding instrument strengthens Europe’s competitiveness through green bioprocesses, bioinformatic and digital approaches, and fosters synergies with strategic infrastructures such as EMSO ERIC or ELIXIR.