[PDF] The Nordic Sustainable Blue Economy Study Funding sources - Nefco

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Nefco is commissioning a study to analyse the Nordic sustainable Blue Economy and to identify high impact solutions aligned with its ...

Source: https://www.nefco.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/invitation-for-expression-of-interest_be.pdf

Funding Details

Funder

Nefco (Nordic Environment Finance Corporation)

Funding Goal

Commission a study to analyse the Nordic sustainable Blue Economy and identify high-impact solutions aligned with environmental objectives across Nordic countries.

Funding Amount

EUR 60,000 (excluding VAT) (60.000 € – 60.000 €)

Deadline

2026-03-18 (Fixed)

How to Apply

Submit an Expression of Interest (max 7 pages, excluding CVs) via email to procurement@nefco.fi and katariina.vartiainen@nefco.int with a subject line referencing the study name. The submission must include company profile, relevant project experience, project manager CV (max 3 pages), and proposed team composition. Deadline is March 18, 2026 at 24:00 Helsinki time. The study is expected to start in May 2026 with a duration of 4-5 months.

Target Region

Nordic countries (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland)

Contact

Email: procurement@nefco.fi and katariina.vartiainen@nefco.int

Last Checked

2026-03-12 03:47

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Demonstrate experience in sustainability and impact assessments
• Show ocean sector expertise and knowledge of emerging technologies
• Project Manager must have minimum 8 years managing Nordic/EU assignments
• Demonstrate understanding of Nordic SME financing

Required Documents

• Submit Expression of Interest (max 7 pages, excluding CVs) including company profile, relevant project experience, PM CV (max 3 pages), and proposed team composition
• Submit to procurement@nefco.fi and katariina.vartiainen@nefco.int with correct subject line

Constraints

• Deadline: March 18, 2026 at 24:00 Helsinki time
• Budget ceiling of EUR 60,000 (excluding VAT) for 4-5 month engagement

Summary

Nefco, a Nordic green financing institution, is seeking expressions of interest from consultants to conduct a comprehensive study on the Nordic Sustainable Blue Economy. The study aims to map and evaluate companies and solutions across Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Iceland, with emphasis on small-to-medium enterprises and technologies at various development stages. The analysis will also include a review of Blue Economy funding programs and regional best practices. This is a consultancy procurement rather than a traditional grant program. The selected consultant will receive a budget of EUR 60,000 (excluding VAT) for a 4-5 month engagement starting in May 2026. Applicants must demonstrate experience in sustainability and impact assessments, ocean sector expertise, understanding of Nordic SME financing, and knowledge of emerging technologies. Expressions of Interest must be submitted by March 18, 2026, and are limited to 7 pages (excluding CVs). The submission must include company profile, relevant project experience, project manager CV, and proposed team composition. The project manager must have a minimum of 8 years of experience managing Nordic/EU assignments.

Sources

• https://www.nefco.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/invitation-for-expression-of-interest_be.pdf

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