Grant opportunity
Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Joint Transnational Call 2026
A multinational call supporting research and innovation for a climate-neutral, sustainable and productive blue economy.
- Funder
- Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership
- Proposals close 16 November 2026
- Proposals close 16 November 2026: Nov 16, 2026
- Award
- National and regional funding; Spanish companies may receive up to 70% aid intensity
- Applicant
- Eligible transnational research and innovation consortia meeting the joint call and each participating funder's national rules.
- Discipline
- Marine Research and Blue Economy Innovation
- Region
- Europe and participating partner countries
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The partnership coordinates funders across European and participating countries around shared marine and blue-economy challenges.
Who can apply
Consortia must satisfy the joint transnational rules and the national eligibility requirements of every participating partner.
What it supports
- Marine ecosystems
- Blue-economy innovation
- Climate neutrality
- International research collaboration
Funding and duration
- Support is provided by participating national and regional funders
- Spanish company aid intensity may reach 70% of eligible budget
Proposals close 16 November 2026
Proposals close 16 November 2026: Nov 16, 2026
How to apply
Review the joint call and national annexes, form an eligible consortium, and submit through the official transnational route by the deadline.
Call details
Source-based overview
The fourth partnership call is open from 14 September to 16 November 2026.
Eligibility
Consortia must satisfy the joint transnational rules and the national eligibility requirements of every participating partner.
Funding and benefits
Support is provided by participating national and regional funders
Spanish company aid intensity may reach 70% of eligible budget
Themes and supported activities
Marine ecosystems
Blue-economy innovation
Climate neutrality
International research collaboration
Deadline and timeline
Proposals close 16 November 2026: Proposals close 16 November 2026: Nov 16, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Review the joint call and national annexes, form an eligible consortium, and submit through the official transnational route by the deadline.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.