SUBMARINER Network - RootLinks Project (Blue Bioextraction)

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SUBMARINER Network RootLinks project advancing blue bioeconomy, bioextraction, nutrient trading in Baltic Sea.

Source: https://submariner-network.eu/rootlinks

Funding Details

Funder

Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) / SUBMARINER Network

Funding Goal

Support and connect Primary Producers in agriculture, forestry, and the blue economy to strengthen their role in circular, bio-based value chains across Europe, enabling their participation in the green and digital transition.

Funding Amount

Total project budget €3,000,000 (project funding, not distributed as grants to applicants) (up to 3.000.000 €)

Deadline

2029-03-31 (Fixed)

How to Apply

No formal application process described. Engagement occurs through the SUBMARINER Network's blue economy activities, the CBE JU Working Group on Primary Producers, and project-facilitated networking. Contact: Katharina Kurzweil (project manager) at kk@sustainable-projects.eu or visit rootlinks.eu.

Target Region

Europe (pan-European, with emphasis on Baltic Sea via SUBMARINER Network)

Contact

Katharina Kurzweil, SUBMARINER Network Project Manager — kk@sustainable-projects.eu. SUBMARINER Network: info@submariner-network.eu, Voltastraße 5, 13355 Berlin, Germany.

Last Checked

2026-03-11 16:38

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Must be a Primary Producer in agriculture, forestry, or the blue economy sector
• Must operate in Europe and seek to integrate into circular, bio-based value chains

Project Scope

• Engagement is via the CBE JU Working Group on Primary Producers — no open grant call for NGOs
• Blue economy focus includes seaweed/algae, bivalve farming, sustainable aquaculture — not marine conservation per se

Required Documents

• Contact SUBMARINER Network or visit rootlinks.eu to explore participation pathways

Constraints

• No direct funding to external organizations — support is capacity-building, networking, and knowledge exchange only
• Project runs until March 2029; activities and working groups are ongoing throughout the project lifetime

Summary

RootLinks is an EU-funded project under the Horizon Europe Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), running from April 2024 to March 2029 with a total budget of €3 million. It is coordinated by S.Pro – Sustainable Projects GmbH and involves nine European partners, including SUBMARINER Network, which handles the blue economy component. The project's core mission is to empower Primary Producers — farmers, foresters, and blue economy operators — by connecting them across Europe and integrating them into circular, bio-based value chains. The project offers technical assistance, networking, knowledge exchange, and business model innovation support. A key instrument is the Working Group on Primary Producers under CBE JU, which brings together representatives from agriculture, forestry, and the blue economy to co-create an Action Plan. RootLinks also identifies cross-sector synergies and connects local actors with EU-level initiatives. For the blue economy sector, SUBMARINER Network's involvement means that primary producers in areas such as seaweed and algae cultivation, bivalve farming, and sustainable aquaculture — particularly in the Baltic Sea region — are explicitly within scope. The project aims to help these producers build awareness, strengthen cooperation, and access circular bioeconomy opportunities. This is a support/technical assistance project rather than a direct grant fund. Organizations in the blue economy sector can engage by joining the Working Group or participating in the project's networking and capacity-building activities, but there is no open call for funding proposals directed at external beneficiaries.

Historical Context

Project started 1 April 2024 under the HORIZON-JU-CBE-2024 call. Duration is 48 months (through March 2029). No prior rounds mentioned.

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