Horizon Europe Mission Ocean and Waters - Funding and Financing Portal
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EU Commission portal for Mission Ocean and Waters funding including 5 annual calls (2026 and 2027) under Horizon Europe. Covers innovative ocean/water solutions including marine plastic pollution, waste valorization, and circular economy. Budget 120 million EUR annually. Also lists LIFE Programme, EMFAF, InvestEU, and BlueInvest initiatives for ocean projects. Associated Regions calls also available. Comprehensive gateway to EU-wide ocean and marine plastic funding.
Funding Details
- Funder
- European Commission (Horizon Europe / EU Missions)
- Funding Goal
- Support research, innovation, and implementation projects contributing to the EU Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030'. Includes marine protection, pollution reduction, sustainable ocean use, biodiversity restoration, and related ocean-based solutions.
- Funding Amount
- Varies by individual call under Horizon Europe, EMFAF, LIFE, InvestEU, and BlueInvest programmes
- How to Apply
- Apply through the EU Funding and Tenders Portal (ec.europa.eu). Specific calls listed under the Mission Ocean and Waters calls-for-proposals page. Brokerage platform available for partner matching.
- Target Region
- European Union and associated countries, with some international focus
- Contact
- Via the Mission Ocean and Waters Service Portal contact page
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-15 11:13
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Summary
The Horizon Europe Mission Ocean and Waters Funding and Financing portal is a comprehensive resource page operated by the European Commission that aggregates funding opportunities for projects contributing to the EU Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030'. The portal serves as a hub linking to multiple funding streams rather than constituting a single grant programme. The thematic scope is broad, encompassing marine biodiversity protection, ocean pollution reduction (including marine litter and plastic pollution), sustainable blue economy, coastal protection, ocean acidification, fisheries sustainability, and restoration of marine ecosystems. Eligible activities include research projects, pilot demonstrations, infrastructure development, capacity building, and policy development related to ocean and water restoration. The geographic scope is primarily the EU and Horizon Europe associated countries, though some programmes have international reach. Eligible applicants vary by individual call but typically include research institutions, universities, NGOs, SMEs, public bodies, and consortia. The 2026-2027 work programme includes ten calls (five for 2026, five for 2027). Additional funding streams linked from this portal include InvestEU (guarantees and finance for innovation), BlueInvest (accelerator/coaching for blue economy start-ups and SMEs), EMFAF (European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture projects), and the LIFE Programme (nature protection, zero pollution, climate). The portal also provides a database of relevant funding programmes and initiatives from EU, international, and national sources, as well as private foundations.
Historical Context
The 2026-2027 Horizon Europe Missions Programme includes five calls for 2026 and five for 2027. 2025 calls are now closed. Info day was held January 21, 2026. Brokerage event held January 28-29, 2026.