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The Regional Secretariat for the Sea and Fisheries, through the Regional Directorate for Fisheries, announces the publication of NOTICE NO. 02/C10-i05-RAA/2024 regarding the Incentive System for Energy Transition, Digitalization, and Reduction of Environmental Impact in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector.

This system, integrated into the investment TC-C10-i05-RAA under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), has a total allocation of five million euros to support initiatives aimed at promoting modernization, innovation, and sustainability in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors in the Azores.

Eligible operations include:

• Modernization and renewal of the fishing fleet,
• Innovation in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors to enhance energy performance,
• Process modernization,
• Reduction of marine waste production, and
• Promotion of circular economy practices.

The system is open to applications from:

• Owners or operators of fishing vessels registered at ports in the Autonomous Region of the Azores,
• Operators in the processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products,
• Fishermen’s organizations, including producer organizations,
• Aquaculture companies, and
• Public companies with responsibilities and duties in fisheries sector administration.

This incentive system reinforces the commitment to sustainability and resilience in the sector by promoting fleet modernization, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and circular economy practices, aligning with the strategic goals of the PRR and the needs of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors in the Autonomous Region of the Azores.

The notice is available on the official PRR website via the link:
https://recuperarportugal.gov.pt/candidatura/02-transicao-energetica-digitalizacao-e-reducao-do-impacto-ambiental-no-setor-da-pesca-e-aquicultura-aviso-n-o-02-c10-i05-raa-2024/.

The application submission period runs from Tuesday, January 14, until 5:00 PM on April 30.

The European Commission has adopted the new work programme for the Interregional Innovation Investment Instrument (I3) for 2025-2027, with a budget of €176 million. The next calls for proposals are expected to open in May and October 2025.

More detailed information about the work programme is available, highlighting the possibility of using the I3 Support Facility to assist with the call for project proposals starting in May.

More information here: Inforegio – Commission Adopts New I3 Instrument Work Programme for 2025-2027

On Monday, applications opened for the fourth edition of the EU Organic Farming Awards, jointly organized by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), the European Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, COPA-COGECA, and IFOAM Organics Europe. These awards recognize various actors in the organic value chain who have developed outstanding, innovative, sustainable, and inspiring projects, creating a real impact and adding value to organic production and consumption in the European Union.

The EU Organic Farming Awards consist of six categories and seven prizes, including two special awards granted by the CoR: Best Organic Region or Bio-District and Best Organic City. Applications for these awards can be submitted until April 27, 2025, and the winners will be announced on European Organic Day, September 23, 2025.

Application forms and additional information can be found at the following link: EU Organic Farming Awards.

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Traineeships at the European Commission

Every year, the European Commission offers paid traineeships for five months. Applications are open for the October 2025 session until March 17, 2025.

Trainees gain practical experience in the development of EU policies within a multicultural environment.

What can you expect from a traineeship at the European Commission? Becoming familiar with the procedures and policies of European institutions; participating in the daily work of the European Commission; Practical application of previously acquired theoretical knowledge.

Applications on the following link: Every year, the European Commission offers paid traineeships for five months. Applications are open for the October 2025 session until March 17, 2025.

Trainees gain practical experience in the development of EU policies within a multicultural environment.

What can you expect from a traineeship at the European Commission? Becoming familiar with the procedures and policies of European institutions; participating in the daily work of the European Commission; Practical application of previously acquired theoretical knowledge.

Applications on the European Commission Traineeships website.

The European Commission has opened applications for the Young European Entrepreneur Award, aimed at promoting innovative initiatives by young people across Europe. This award will provide young innovators with access to valuable mentorship and funding opportunities.

The final presentations will take place on June 5th during the European Industry Day in Rzeszów, Poland. Finalists will showcase their projects to industry leaders, policymakers, and potential investors from across Europe. Each of the 10 finalists will receive tailored support worth up to €20,000, including advice from industry experts, access to professional networks, and practical tools to help them develop their ideas and ensure long-term success.

The Young European Entrepreneur Award is a competition celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship across all sectors. Open to entrepreneurs under 40 from diverse fields, the competition aims to equip startups and innovators with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to thrive in an increasingly competitive economic landscape. Applicants are encouraged to submit projects aligned with the European Union’s priorities, such as sustainability, digital transformation, and positive social impact.

For more information, visit the following link: Young European Entrepreneur Award – European Commission

The European Ocean Coalition (EU4Ocean) has announced the opening of applications for the latest edition of the “MakeEUBlue” awards, aimed at supporting ocean literacy projects developed in Europe. The 2025 edition of the competition is dedicated to recognizing ocean literacy projects led by individuals or organizations that are either ongoing or were completed in Europe in 2024.

The “MakeEUBlue” competition grants three main awards: Navy Blue (€2,500), Classic Blue (€2,000), and Sky Blue (€1,500), acknowledging initiatives aligned with the principles of the EU4Ocean coalition. Additionally, a “Special Mention” award of €2,000 will be given to projects focusing on the 2024 Challenge of the Year, which links ocean literacy to citizenship and democracy to promote a sustainable ocean.

Applications are open until March 14. The “MakeEUBlue” awards ceremony will take place on May 23 as part of the European Maritime Day celebrations in Cork, Ireland.

For more information, visit: https://maritime-forum.ec.europa.eu/eu4ocean-makeeublue-awards-2025_en?prefLang=pt

This call for proposals supports innovative SMEs and partners in the development of research, development, and innovation projects in international collaboration that lead to marketable products, processes, or services.

The deadline for submitting proposals is 13 March 2025, 14:00 CET.

More information can be found on the dedicated website for this call for proposals (Eurostars call for projects MAR 2025 – Eureka) and through the Contact Points → https://eurekanetwork.org/contact-us/.

Applications should be submitted via the platform myeurekaproject.org.

The application period is now open for the Young Energy Ambassadors program, promoted by the Directorate-General for Energy of the European Commission.

The European Commission invites all young people between the ages of 18 and 35 who are interested in advancing the energy transition in Europe to apply for this program. Selected candidates will join a group of young professionals for a one-year term, during which they will have the opportunity to participate in EU energy policy development, engage with experts, learn about energy-related topics, and share policy messages within their communities.

The Young Energy Ambassadors will also have the opportunity to actively participate in high-level discussion sessions organized as part of the European Sustainable Energy Week, which will take place from June 10 to 12. More information here.

Interested applicants should review the application criteria in the Young Energy Ambassadors guidelines – European Commission and complete the application form for EUSEW Interactive. Applications are open until March 1, 2025, and the results will be announced in April 2025.

The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals with a budget of €5 million under Music Moves Europe—the framework for the European Commission’s initiatives and actions to support the European music sector.

This call aims to support the green transition and environmental sustainability of the European music sector. The goal is to select a consortium to carry out several strategic actions: an assessment of the sector’s needs to identify practices requiring change, mapping of best ecological practices, implementing training and awareness-raising campaigns, and providing financial support to music organizations adopting innovative and sustainable practices.

Applications are open until 19 February 2025 (17:00 Brussels time).

More information is available here: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-CULT-2024-MME?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate&isExactMatch=true&status=31094502&frameworkProgramme=43251814

The European Commission has opened applications (https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/pt/ip_25_251) for two awards that highlight innovation and creativity inspired by the New European Bauhaus (NEB): the fifth edition of the New European Bauhaus Prizes and the new initiative of the New European Bauhaus Boost for small municipalities.
These are two projects with different objectives within the promotion of creativity and innovation at the urban level. The NEB Prizes will recognize outstanding projects and ideas from individuals, teams, and organizations, while the New European Bauhaus Boost seeks to support small municipalities, helping smaller local governments carry out transformative projects with strong community involvement.
Throughout this competition, visionaries and change-makers from across Europe are invited to submit innovative projects and ideas that rethink how we live and interact with the environment. The 2025 NEB Prizes edition will have a special focus on housing, with the creation of a new category called the “New European Bauhaus Affordable Housing Prizes”.
After receiving over 5,000 applications in previous editions, the New European Bauhaus Prizes this year will recognize 22 innovative projects and concepts promoting sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusivity. The 2025 New European Bauhaus Prizes, part of cohesion policy, will be awarded to 22 winners and runners-up in total, who will receive a monetary award of up to €30,000, as well as a communication package to help them develop and promote their projects.
The deadline for applications to the NEB Prizes and the New European Bauhaus Boost opened on January 14 and will close on February 14, 2025, at 19:00 (Central European Time).

Applications should be submitted via the Official New European Bauhaus Prizes Platform: https://prizes.new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu/?etrans=pt

All details about the application process are included in the NEB Prizes Applicant Guide: Guide to Applicants NEB Prizes 2025_PT.pdf

The objective of this call for proposals, launched under the Connecting Europe Facility Digital program, is to support the deployment or modernization of backbone networks within the framework of the EU’s Global Gateway Digital Strategy. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of connectivity within the Union (including the Overseas Countries and Territories – OCTs) as well as between Member States and third countries.

The EU will support the construction of infrastructure that addresses the connectivity needs of a region or the Union as a whole, integrating complementary routes that improve redundancy and include cutting-edge technological solutions. Projects with clear benefits in terms of cost-effectiveness and synergies between stakeholders (such as parties involved, regions, Member States, etc.) are encouraged.

This call will also support studies, which may include computer-based studies, seabed surveys for submarine cables, or applications for necessary permits—in other words, all preparatory work required prior to infrastructure construction.

The goal of this preparatory phase should be the deployment of backbone infrastructure that enhances the quality of connectivity within the Union (including the OCTs) and between Member States and third countries.

The deadline for submitting applications is 13 February 2025, at 17:00 (Central European Time).

More information is available here: Backbone connectivity for Digital Global Gateways – European Commission.

Under the Horizon Europe work program, two new calls for proposals are available, totaling €188.6 million, for research projects on sustainable energy supply and use across 18 different topics. The thematic areas include applications for electric mobility, measures to enhance market acceptance of renewable energy systems, community-led photovoltaic systems, circular renovation workflows, and digital solutions for participatory planning of buildings and neighborhoods.

Research projects may explore the feasibility of a new or improved technology through the validation of small-scale prototypes or the development of plans for new or improved products and processes through large-scale validation, testing, and market replication.

The deadline for submitting applications is February 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM CET. More information can be found here: Horizon Europe: €188.6 million available to sustainable energy supply and energy use research projects – European Commission.

Description: Promote awareness, participation, and recognition of scientific, technological, business, and socioeconomic innovations. The objective is to develop and apply ideas that contribute to the conservation and restoration of ecosystems, decarbonization, reduction of greenhouse gases, prevention and reduction of marine debris, and promotion of the circular economy. The competition has two participation modalities: Scientific and Research Projects and Innovative Initiatives. The prize awarded to the winner will be 7,000 euros.

Beneficiary entities:

• Scientific and Research Projects: Institutions, organizations, and individuals dedicated to scientific research.
• Innovative Initiatives: Entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized enterprises, emerging socioeconomic organizations (non-profit or for-profit), and startups.

Contacts: Email: geral@lpn.pt; Phone: +351 217780097 / +351 217740176 / +351 964 656033 (mobile)

Applications: VII Edição Prémios Mares Circulares (lpn.pt)

Through the Application Form for the corresponding category, which is available on the LPN website (https://www.lpn.pt/). This form must be sent to the email address geral@lpn.pt, along with the required documentation (see regulations: regulamento concurso mares circulares 2024.pdf (lpn.pt)).

The Mário Ruivo Prize — Ocean Generations is an annual initiative that awards films of up to seven minutes in duration, in Portuguese or with Portuguese subtitles, addressing the importance of the ocean for life on the planet. This competition aims to encourage the creativity of young people and promote awareness about the protection and sustainability of the oceans. The goal of the Prize is to stimulate the creation of content that raises awareness in society about the protection of the oceans and the environment. Furthermore, the Prize pays tribute to the legacy of Professor Mário Ruivo, a recognized advocate for the ocean and environmental issues in Portugal. Winning entries receive 2,000 euros per category, which may be shared in the event of a tie.

Beneficiary entities: Young people aged between 14 and 21, residing in Portugal or legally authorized to stay in the country, as well as young people with Portuguese nationality residing abroad. They can participate individually or in teams of up to five members, being evaluated in four categories: Message, Creativity, Scientific Culture, and Future.

Contacts: Email: premiomarioruivo@dgpm.gov.pt

Applications: Applications: Applications can be submitted through the website https://www.premiomarioruivo.pt/

Description: To promote increased competitiveness and viability of fishing companies through investments in fishing vessels, aimed at improving the hygiene, health, safety and working conditions of fishermen, promoting the valorization and quality of fishery products, fostering processes of digitalization of the activity and improving energy efficiency, mitigating the effects of climate change and reducing the impact of fishing on the marine environment.

Beneficiary entities: Associations, cooperatives and producers’ organizations in the sector; Public entities in the autonomous regional administration with powers and responsibilities in the administration of the fisheries sector; Other collective, public or private, non-profit organizations that work in areas relevant to the sector, namely for scientific purposes, environmental protection or vocational training, acting with the active support of fisheries professionals themselves or their associations; Local authorities, provided they act with the active support of fisheries professionals or their associations.

Contacts: linhadosfundos@linhadosfundos.pt; info.mar2030@azores.gov.pt; Phone: 800 10 35 10/ 292 202 400

Applications: Balcão dos Fundos (balcaofundosue.pt)

This call will support actions for the implementation of the Mission “Restore our Oceans and Waters by 2030”, which will provide a systemic approach for the restoration, protection and preservation of our ocean, seas and waters.

Description: Following the adoption of the Horizon Europe 2023-2024 work programme, the European Commission has launched a new call for project proposals to support research and innovation under the EU Mission: Restore our Oceans and Waters.

The total indicative budget available is EUR 87.7 million. The deadline for submissions is 20 September 2023. The call covers ten topics.

Project results are expected to contribute to the following outcomes:

• Enhanced implementation of the Biodiversity Strategy 2030 and the EU Arctic policy;
• Technological, logistical, social and economic innovations to counteract marine biodiversity loss;
• Enhanced basin-scale cooperation in the Atlantic and Arctic, including through transition arrangements that create socially and economically sustainable propositions for local stakeholders;
• Enhanced implementation of the European Green Deal, the EU Adaptation Strategy[1], Marine Strategy framework Directive, the EU Bioeconomy Strategy as well as the Galway Statement, the Belém Statement, the OSPAR Convention[2] in connection with the implementation of EU marine environment, biodiversity and Arctic policies, the EU’s International Ocean Governance Agenda, the Atlantic Action Plan 2.0 with the aim to work for the benefit of all communities of stakeholders around the Atlantic and the Arctic Action Plan enhancing collaborative efforts to address the challenges in the Arctic;
• Active support to the Mission’s Digital Ocean and Water Knowledge system and knowledge cross-fertilization across EU sea basins;
• Better informed citizens and decision makers, for a better governance.

More info and applications: You can find all the information required, including the call text and application forms on the Funding and Tenders Portal using the call reference: HORIZON-MISS-2023-OCEAN-01 (https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/funding-opportunities/calls-proposals/horizon-europe-eur-877-million-available-actions-under-oceans-and-waters-missions-call_en#:~:text=%C2%A0HORIZON%2DMISS%2D2023%2DOCEAN%2D01)

The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) with EU co-funding of EUR 2.6 million. The subject of the call is improving scientific knowledge to strengthen the science basis of management decisions under the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).

The overall aim of the call is to promote the development and the strengthening of the scientific knowledge needed for fisheries conservation and management measures in support of the CFP. The priorities related to this call are the reinforcement of policy-oriented fisheries science, a better use of the collected scientific data, as well as improved cooperation between scientists and the fisheries sector. The call also focuses on the support to the EU scientific community to develop and maintain the relevant expertise to provide high quality scientific advice on fisheries matters.

How to apply: Applicants have to submit their proposal electronically via the Funding & Tenders Portal Electronic Submission System (https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/funding-opportunities/calls-proposals/emfaf-call-proposals-scientific-advice-fisheries_en#:~:text=Applicants%20have%20to%20submit%20their%20proposal%20electronically%20via%20the%20Funding%20%26%20Tenders%20Portal%20Electronic%20Submission%20System)

EMFAF 2023 Info Day: CINEA is organising a virtual Info Day on the EMFAF call on Fisheries on 21 April 2023 from 10:00 until 12:00 (CEST). Speakers from CINEA and DG MARE will present the application process for the call, providing tips and tricks on how to write a successful proposal. Registration and agenda will be published in the coming days.

his call aims to facilitate and support the participation of experts representing background and interests of SMEs and societal and social stakeholders in the standardisation process, especially in the European context where European standards play a very important role in supporting EU legislations and EU policies.

The following beneficiaries are identified for funding under this invitation to submit a proposal:

• Small Business Standards (SBS)
• The European Association for the Co-ordination of Consumer Representation in Standardisation (ANEC)
• The European Environmental Organisation for Standardisation (ECOS)
• The European Trade Union Confederation (CES ETUC)

The grants will be awarded under the four following topics:

Topic 1. SMP-STAND-2023-3-AG-IBA-SBS – Support to organisations representing SMEs interests in standardisation activities

Topic 2. SMP-STAND-2023-3-OG-IBA-ANEC – Support to organisations representing consumer interests in standardisation activities

Topic 3. SMP-STAND-2023-3-OG-IBA-ECOS – Support to organisations representing environmental interests in standardisation activities

Topic 4. SMP-STAND-2023-3-OG-IBA-ETUC – Support to organisations representing social interests in standardisation activities

Available budget: € 5,774,000

Applications: https://eismea.ec.europa.eu/funding-opportunities/calls-proposals/invitations-submit-proposal-organisations-representing-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises-smes-and_en#description

On October 31, applications were opened for the selection process of local action groups which, under the Mar 2030 programme and in the period 2021-2027, will be responsible for the implementation of Local Development Strategies (EDL) of the Fishing and Aquaculture Communities.

These coastal community development initiatives amount to EUR 48 million. Of this amount, EUR 33.75 million comes from the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFF) and brings together various entities with close links to the social, economic and institutional fabric of each territory.

This call for tenders and selection process is intended for the qualification of partnerships, with the respective recognition of local action groups, the determination of the amounts to be allocated to their operating costs, their territories of operation, as well as the approval of local development strategies, with their financial endowment.

Applications are submitted on electronic media through the Funds Desk in https://balcaofundosue.pt and are open until 31 January 2023.

Mar 2030 Program

The Mar 2030 programme will operationalize the support of the EMAMPA in Portugal, aiming, among other objectives, to promote a more sustainable economy in coastal, island and inland regions, as well as to foster the development of fishing and aquaculture communities.

It should be reported that under the Mar 2020 OP, 12 Local Fisheries Action Groups on the Continent and three in the Autonomous Region of the Azores have been approved, which bring together several fishing communities.

There is already a set of local entities and actors, with accumulated experience in the development and implementation of local development strategies.

The Mar 2030 program aims to continue this relevant work of the various agents of the territory and civil society, strongly committed to sustainable development goals, fostering modernity and technological innovation for their communities.

https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc23/comunicacao/noticia?i=programa-mar-2030-abre-candidaturas-para-acesso-a-48-milhoes-de-euros-

• 27 June 2022: Ambition, approach, application
• 4 July 2022: Criteria for selection and the selection process
• 5 September 2022: Technical information session

With EUR 2.5 millions, this EMFAF call for proposals aims to increase the participation of women in the different sectors of the blue economy and contribute to a more gender equal society.

Today the European Commission has launched the “Women in the Blue Economy” call for proposals under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). With a EUR 2.5 million budget, the call will help increase the participation of women in the different sectors of the blue economy, such as fisheries, aquaculture, shipbuilding, maritime transport, offshore renewable energy, blue bioeconomy, as well as inland and offshore aquaculture. Up to 2 projects are expected to be funded, with an exceptional co-funding of 90%.

The objective is to overcome the existing constraints in all aspects of the maritime sector, in particular recruitment, training, capacity-building, technical cooperation and promotions, so that every person can fully and safely participate in the activities of the sustainable blue economy.

The actions funded under this call will help sustainable blue economy sectors to embrace a deep and structural change to facilitate the inclusion of women in the wider maritime economy, thus contributing to a more gender equal society as a whole.

Applicants have to submit their proposal electronically via the Funding & Tenders Portal Electronic Submission System.

Information: Women in the Blue Economy call for proposals (europa.eu)

A first published version of the Programme manual and terms_of_reference is already available (documents in annex). The Call opens on 5 April and closes on 31 May 2022 at 12:00 (midday).

Financial support for innovative projects in the areas of:

Innovation and research;
Competitiveness in SMEs;
Low Carbon Economy;
Environment and effective use of resources.

Register at #europecooperates on 5 April 2022 to present your ideas for the project and get more information about the call.

For more information consult:

Help Desk – LIFE IP Azores Natura (lifeazoresnatura.eu), or at 2021-2027 Programme | Interreg Europe.

Information session: 18/01/2022

Deadline: 26/04/2022

Call

call-fiche_life-2021-best_en.pdf (europa.eu)

Online Manual

om_en.pdf (europa.eu)

Objective: To create a small grant facility for projects in the EU’s Outermost Regions (OR) and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) on biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration and the sustainable use of ecosystem services, including ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation.

Scope: Further unlock the local potential for biodiversity action in the EU ORs and OCTs, and foster the implementation of concrete conservation activities in these areas to protect nature and reverse ecosystem degradation.

Expected Impact: The scheme is expected to have a substantial, concrete and measurable impact in terms of biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, capacity building, awareness raising, etc. Applicants will elaborate on this specific aspect by estimating and describing the potential impacts of the small grants they expect to manage.

Conditions:

Conditions of Admissibility: as described in section 5 of the Call

Boundaries and page layout of the proposal: described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System

Eligible countries: described in section 6 of the Call

Other eligibility conditions: described in section 6 of the Call

Financial and operational capacity and exclusion: described in section 7 of the Call

Evaluation and award:
– Award criteria, scoring and thresholds: described in section 9 of the Call

– Submission and evaluation processes: described in sections 8 and 11 of the Call and the Online Manual

– Indicative evaluation and grant agreement timetable: described in section 4 of the Call

Legal and financial structure of the Grants: described in section 10 of the Call

Call (documents):

call document

Standard application form – call-specific application form is available in the Submission System

Mandatory Annexes to the application form:

Detailed budget table
Participant information
Optional Annexes:

Letters of support
Cofinancing declaration
Other Annexes
LIFE General Model Grant Agreement (MGA v1.0)

LIFE Work Programme 2021-2024

LIFE Regulation 2021/783

EU Financial Regulation 2018/1046

More information: Funding & tenders (europa.eu)

The period for submitting applications for the promotion of EU agri-food products – 2022 campaign is open until 21 April.  For 2022, a total of €185.9 million has been allocated for the promotion of EU agri-food products inside and outside the EU. As in 2021, the 2022 promotion policy work programme focuses on products and farming practices that support the objectives of the European Green Pact, such as EU organic products, fruit and vegetables, sustainable agriculture and animal welfare. The promotion policy will co-finance campaigns in line with the ambitions of the European Green Pact, supporting the objectives of the Dish to Plate Strategy, the European Cancer Plan, the Action Plan for the Development of Organic Farming in the EU and the Commission Communication on the European Citizens’ Initiative “Cage-free”. The campaigns should inform European and global consumers about organic farming, sustainable EU agriculture, and the agri-food sector’s contribution to climate and environmental action. Within the EU, the campaigns will also promote healthy eating and balanced diets by increasing the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables.

FORWARD consortium and Synergiles (project partner form Guadeloupe Region) kindly invites you to the set of 5 Online Trainings: Enhancing the participation of the Outermost Regions in European Union  funding with FORWARD Thematic Working Groups subcoordinators’ experience.

Training 1. R&I project for SMEs and University-Private collaboration. March 16, 2022

• Description of Pillar III of Horizon Europe
• Expectations of the European Commission
• Integration of Pillar III into other programs
• Public-Private Collaboration (subtlety of public research organizations)

Experience from Madeira, with Senior Project Manager Claudio Mantero. Expert in Sustainable Transport and Mobility. European Commission evaluator Expert. FORWARD Subcordinator of TWG5: Climate and Energy Transition

Registration link: https://forms.gle/mx2vmbGaBK3vv3nd6

A set of 5 training looks for creating more awareness of the different tools the European Union (EU) provides for promoting the Research and the Innovation ecosystem among the 9 Outermost Regions (Ors). Synergiles, from Guadeloupe Region, and FORWARD project consortium kindly welcome the potential beneficiaries of these trainings: Research and Innovation experts, future project leaders, research organizations, VSEs (very small enterprises) and SMEs (small and medium enterprises).

The trainings will be delivered in French and translated into English. The program for the 5 training is attached.

More information will be shared on the project website: https://forward-h2020.eu/enhancing-the-participation-of-the-outermost-regions-in-european-union-funding-with-forward-thematic-working-groups-subcoordinators-experience-online-training/

Objectives: (i) Support projects that demonstrate highly innovative, sufficiently developed technologies, processes or products with significant potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; (ii) offer financial support tailored to the market needs and risk profiles of eligible projects, while attracting additional public and private resources.

The following activities can be financed:

1. Activities that support innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes in sectors listed in Annex I of the EU ETS Directive, including environmentally safe carbon capture and use (CCU) that contributes substantially to mitigating climate change, as well as products that substitute carbon-intensive ones produced in sectors listed in Annex I of the EU ETS Directive;

2. activities that help stimulate the construction and operation of projects targeting environmentally safe CO2 capture and geological storage (CCS)

3. activities that help stimulate the construction and operation of innovative renewable energy and energy storage technologies.

Typologies:

To be eligible for funding under this call, applicants must be: (i) legal persons; (ii) belong to one of the following categories: private entities, public entities or international organisations; (iii) be directly responsible for the implementation and management of the project, where relevant, together with other applicants, i.e. not acting as an intermediary. The minimum number of applicants is one.

Further information

https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/innovfund/wp-call/2021/call-fiche_innovfund-lsc-2021_en.pdf

The European Commission has officially launched the second edition of the New European Bauhaus Prizes 2022. Following the success of the first edition, which received over 2,000 entries last year, the 2022 edition will celebrate inspiring new examples of the transformations the initiative wants to bring in our daily lives, living spaces and experiences.

It is therefore a great opportunity for Cohesion Policy-funded projects (completed up to 2 years ago) and ideas for young people (up to 30 years old) who contribute to NEB values, to get well-deserved recognition and win up to 30,000 EUR!

Applications are open until 28 February 2022 at 19:00 CET and can be submitted here: https://prizes.new-european-bauhaus.eu/

For any further questions about the prize and the application process, please email contact.prizes@new-european-bauhaus.eu.

The application guide can be found at the following link: Guia_de_candidatura_PT_0.pdf (new-european-bauhaus.eu).

The Horizon Europe Info Days is running from June 28th to July 9th.

During these info days, available in replay on the HE info days website and on YouTube, the six (6) clusters of the Pillar II are presented.

• Cluster 1 – Health
• Cluster 2 – Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society
• Cluster 3 – Civil Security for Society
• Cluster 4 – Digital, Industry & Space
• Cluster 5 – Climate, Energy & Mobility
• Cluster 6 – Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environment

In addition to Pillar II, we want to highlight the Widening Programme also known as Pillar Four. This pillar offers many opportunities to the Outermost Regions which are eligible for the Widening programme.

The Widening programme will be presented on Friday, July 9th between 9:30 to 18:00 (CEST) with the European Research Area programme. One can cite interesting calls with among others the Twinning, Excellence Hub, and ERA Chair programme.

The ERA Fellowships (HORIZON-WIDERA-2022-TALENTS-02-01) should also be studied, it is a Training and Mobility Actions that allows attracting excellent post-doctoral candidates to widening countries.

The ERA Fellowship is linked to the calls HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01 (opening 22 Jun 2021 and closing 12 Oct 2021).

The application to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021 from a widening country will be automatically resubmitted to ERA Fellowships in case the proposal fails to reach an adequate place in the ranking to be funded.

For more information, you can learn more about the MSCA by watching the full info day.

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

The European Environment Agency (EEA) is launching seven calls for proposals for the award of framework partnership agreements covering the period from 2022 to 2026 concerning the designation of European Topic Centres on:

• Biodiversity and Ecosystems,
• Climate change adaptation and LULUCF,
• Climate change mitigation,
• Data integration and digitalisation,
• Human health and environment,
• Circular economy and resource use, and
• Sustainability trends, prospects and responses.

The relevant documentation for every call including deadlines, budget, eligibility, selection and award criteria, and arrangements for Union funding, as well as guidance on how to submit a proposal may be consulted and downloaded from the following website:

https://www.ethics.dk/ethics/eo#/EEA/

The deadline to submit a proposal for any of these calls is 29 April 2021 at 14:00 (UTC + 1).

• More information in: https://www.eea.europa.eu/about-us/tenders/calls-for-proposals/open

This Blue Growth Working Group meeting will serve to present information about the first Horizon Europe calls related to Blue Growth as well as an update on relevant European Partnerships.

The upcoming Horizon Europe Blue Growth calls and the zero-emission waterborne transport partnership will be presented by Miriam de Angelis, Italian National Contact Point for Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials. Thorsten Kiefer, Executive Director, JPI Oceans secretariat in Brussels, will present the Blue Economy Partnership and the SRIA. Jaap Gebraad, Executive Director, Waterborne Technology Platform, will then present an update on the Zero-emission waterborne-transport partnership.

The draft agenda is here: https://errin.eu/system/files/2021-03/210324 – Blue Growth WG-HEU calls-EU-partnerships – agenda_1.pdf

The meeting will take place on GoToWebinar from 09:00 CET on Wednesday 24 March, we invite you to register for the meeting here.

More information in: https://errin.eu/events/blue-growth-meeting-horizon-europe-calls-2021-european-partnerships

Program objective:

It supports innovative startups in low carbon, circular economy and digitalization technologies for the energy industry when they are in a pre-commercial stage to bring their technological solutions to the market. This is an ideal program for startups ready for pilot trials with real customers, or startups that will reach that stage in less than 1-2 years.

10th call for proposals open until March 3.

For more information: https://www.fundacionrepsol.com/en/entrepreneurs-fund?utm_source=social_media_paid&utm_medium=instagram&utm_content=ig_darkpost&utm_campaign=JAN_2021&utm_term=corporativo&fbclid=PAAaZ1kn1iGfRZXHKWO-OHBcds8RbMpeBRB6QQBySz1YsYZNM8JYsOuNU2qEE

The Social Innovation Tournament recognises and supports the best European social entrepreneurs. It promotes innovative ideas and rewards initiatives that contribute to creating social, ethical or environmental impact. Typically, it covers projects in the areas of education, healthcare, the environment, circular economy, inclusion, job creation, ageing and many more.

To mark the tenth anniversary of the SIT, winning projects in the General Category and Special Category will be awarded a first or second prize of €75 000 and €30 000 respectively, and an Audience Choice Award of €10 000.

In 2021, the Special Category prizes will go to projects focusing on sustainable living. Two projects will be selected to attend INSEAD’s Social Entrepreneurship programme in Fontainebleau, France.

The prizes are awarded by a jury of specialists from the academic and business worlds. In 2021, the Audience Choice will be awarded by the public, based on their votes.

If you have any questions, please email institute@eib.org.

More information can  be found at: https://institute.eib.org/social-innovation-tournament-2/