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.

GrantBlue economyMarine researchInternational consortiumEurope
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.