Welcome to EU4Algae’s Business Corner!
Your go-to source for up-to-date information on algae-related opportunities in the EU. Our database is a valuable resource for anyone interested in participating in tenders or calls related to algae research, development, and commercialization.
Our database covers a wide range of opportunities, including research grants, development projects, innovation challenges, and business partnerships. Whether you are a researcher, entrepreneur, or industry professional, our database provides access to a wealth of opportunities that can help you advance your career and achieve your goals.
Here are some of the types of opportunities covered in our open call/tender database:
- Research grants: Our database includes information on various grants available for algae research, including government grants, private foundation grants, and corporate-sponsored grants.
- Development projects: We provide information on development projects related to algae, such as those focused on improving cultivation methods, developing new products, or scaling up production.
- Innovation challenges: Our database covers innovation challenges related to algae, which provide opportunities to showcase new ideas and technologies and compete for prizes or funding.
- Business partnerships: We provide information on business partnership opportunities related to algae, such as joint ventures, collaborations, and licensing agreements.
In addition to our database of opportunities, the EU4Algae Forum also provides access to valuable events and resources to help you prepare for and succeed in your endeavours. Our Working Groups allow you to connect with like-minded individuals and engage in discussions on various algae-related topics, while our knowledge library offers you the latest resources related to the European algae industry.
Calls for Proposals Open for Submission:
Demonstrating feasibility and environmental benefits of regenerative ocean farming and boosting algae innovation (Topic 2)
EMFAF-2025-PIA-FLAGSHIP-OCEANFARMING
Programme
European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)
Call
Objective
This call topic aims to support the development of regenerative ocean farming by proving its feasibility and viability and generating knowledge on the environmental benefits also, where possible, by testing these approaches in connection with marine protected areas. It further aims to promote innovation in algae by supporting the development of, and bringing to market, new algae-based products and services, thus offering new green employment opportunities.
This topic specifically targets the EU Member States, notably in sea basins where regenerative ocean farming is not developed, such as the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
Info Day
An Info Day on the call for proposals will take place online on 15 October, from 14:30 to 16:45. Registration is now open at the CINEA website.
Deadline for Submissions
18 February 2025, 17:00:00 Brussels time
More information is available here.
🙋 Questions?
For help related to this call, please contact CINEA-EMFAF-CALLS
ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (CINEA-EMFAF-CALLS[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) by 11 February 2025.
Maritime regional cooperation fostering Smart Specialisation and Innovation in the Sustainable Blue Economy (Topic 1)
EMFAF-2025-PIA-FLAGSHIP-I3
Programme
European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)
Call
Objective
The objective of this call topic is to animate and underpin the S3 Thematic Platform for Sustainable Blue Economy with strategic interregional partnerships that develop and implement highly innovative solutions addressing priorities in the EU sustainable blue economy (i.e. decarbonisation of the blue economy sectors, energy transition, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, circular blue economy, new forms of aquaculture, including algae, coastal resilience and marine litter prevention, sustainable food systems, and green coastal and maritime tourism). This call for proposal is complementary to strand 1 (Interregional Innovation Investments) of the I3 Instrument.
Info Day
An Info Day on the call for proposals will take place online on 15 October from 14:30 to 16:45. Registration is open at the CINEA website.
Deadline for Submissions
18 February 2025, 17:00:00 Brussels time
More information is available here.
🙋 Questions?
For help related to this call, please contact CINEA-EMFAF-CALLSec [dot] europa [dot] eu (CINEA-EMFAF-CALLS[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) by 11 February 2025. Please include the call identifier EMFAF-2025-PIA-FLAGSHIP in the subject of your email.