Unleashing the potential of sustainable small-scale aquatic food production and recreational fisheries for prosperous local communities

In short

This is an Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €10 million for about 2 grants of €5 million each. It is paid as a lump sum, so you report results instead of costs. Submission opens on 20 April 2027. Deadline: 23 September 2027.

What the call wants to achieve

• economic prosperity is fostered in coastal, rural and urban communities through improved business models, value chain integration and market access for small scale producers that can contribute offering attractive jobs
• consumers benefit from the availability of locally produced, nutritious, and safe aquatic food following high environmental and social standards
• more resilient and empowered communities at local and regional levels by fostering innovation in aquatic food value chain and addressing challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource management
• a more competitive and sustainable aquatic food sector by advancing ecosystem-based management practices, digitalization and technological innovation based on the latest scientific research.

Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal, © European Union, CC BY 4.0, summarised. The official call text and its annexes decide eligibility, budget and deadlines.

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