Innovation Fund Denmark - Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP)

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Supports international research and innovation projects for sustainable blue economy. SBEP Call 2025 catalyzes innovative sustainable solutions for green and digital transformation of ocean-related economic activities. Pre-proposals November 2025, full proposals June 2026.

Source: https://innovationsfonden.dk/en/p/international-collaborations/sustainable-blue-economy-0

Funding Details

Funder

Innovation Fund Denmark

Funding Goal

Support international research and/or innovation projects that utilize, develop, and explore sustainable solutions to advance the green and digital transition of economic activities related to the ocean, seas, and coasts. Co-funding is offered to Danish participants in projects successful in the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) Call 2025 under Horizon Europe.

Funding Amount

EUR 50,000 to EUR 300,000 per Danish partner; if two or more Danish partners, maximum EUR 500,000 total. Funding rate 25-90% of total project costs. (50.000 € – 500.000 €)

Deadline

2026-06-17 (Fixed)

How to Apply

Applicants submit to the international call secretariat (sbep.call-secretariat@uefiscdi.ro). Pre-proposals were due November 17, 2025; full proposals due June 17, 2026. After the international deadline, applicants upload material to Innovation Fund Denmark's e-grant portal. Contact: mathias.holm.tveen@innofond.dk or internationale@innofond.dk.

Target Region

Denmark (co-funding for Danish partners in international SBEP projects covering ocean, seas, and coasts globally)

Contact

Mathias Holm Tveen, mathias.holm.tveen@innofond.dk, +45 6190 5073; internationale@innofond.dk. Call secretariat: sbep.call-secretariat@uefiscdi.ro

Last Checked

2026-05-07 07:33

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a Danish university, company, industry organisation, government body, research organisation, or NGO
• Must be part of an international consortium applying to the SBEP Horizon Europe call

Project Scope

• Project must focus on sustainable solutions for blue economy / ocean-related economic activities

Required Documents

• Non-public organisations must submit 'No undertaking in difficulty declaration' and 'Financial and legal declaration'
• SMEs must submit an SME declaration
• Submit to international call secretariat first; then upload to Innovation Fund Denmark's e-grant portal

Constraints

• Minimum funding EUR 50,000, maximum EUR 300,000 per Danish partner
• Cannot apply for 100% funding rate — co-funding contribution from applicant is mandatory
• Consortia Agreement must be signed by all partners before project activities commence

Summary

The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) Call 2025 is a Horizon Europe initiative administered in Denmark by Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden). The programme aims to support international research and innovation projects that develop sustainable solutions for the green and digital transition of ocean-related economic activities, including seas and coastal environments. Thematic scope covers all aspects of sustainable blue economy including ocean resource management, marine biotechnology, aquaculture innovation, marine renewable energy, coastal resilience, marine biodiversity protection, sustainable fisheries, marine pollution reduction, and digital transformation of maritime industries. The call targets transformative and transnational projects addressing sustainability challenges in ocean-related sectors. Eligible activities include research projects, innovation pilots, technology development, knowledge transfer, and capacity building activities directly related to the sustainable blue economy. Projects must be international/transnational in scope and submitted to the SBEP Call secretariat. Innovation Fund Denmark provides co-funding specifically to Danish partners within successful international consortia. Geographically, projects must have a transnational dimension and engage multiple European partners. Innovation Fund Denmark's co-funding is exclusively for Danish organisations participating in internationally selected projects. The programme is pan-European in scope through Horizon Europe. Eligible applicants include Danish universities, companies, industry organisations, local and regional governments, research organisations, and NGOs. Danish partners must form part of a wider international consortium. Non-public organisations must provide declarations confirming they are not in financial difficulty. SMEs must submit an SME declaration. Budget from Innovation Fund Denmark: EUR 50,000 minimum per partner; EUR 300,000 maximum per partner; EUR 500,000 maximum for all Danish partners combined if more than one Danish organisation participates. Funding rates range from 25% to 90% of total project costs depending on organisation type. Co-funding is contingent on the project being selected through the international evaluation process.

Historical Context

The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) is a Horizon Europe co-funded partnership. This is the third joint transnational call. Pre-proposals deadline was September 15 - November 17, 2025; full proposals due June 17, 2026.

Why it was added

Danish government innovation fund supporting blue economy research and ocean sustainability

Sources

• https://innovationsfonden.dk/en/p/international-collaborations/sustainable-blue-economy-0

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