Innovative Solutions for mitigating the environmental impact of waterborne transport in marine and aquatic Ecosystems (ZEWT Partnership)
Overview
The Horizon Europe call, identified as HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-17, is focused on innovative solutions aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of waterborne transport in marine and aquatic ecosystems as part of the Zero Emission Waterborne Transport (ZEWT) Partnership. It features a planned opening date of December 15, 2026, and a submission deadline of April 14, 2027. The total budget allocated for this call is €14 million, with an expected two grants of around €7 million each.
Eligible applicants for this funding opportunity include universities, research institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large enterprises, government bodies, and non-profit organizations from EU Member States and Associated Countries. The grant will be awarded as a lump sum, simplifying financial management for beneficiaries.
This call emphasizes a consortium approach, necessitating participation from multiple applicants to foster collaborative partnerships essential for tackling complex environmental challenges. The geographical scope is largely centered on EU Member States and Associated Countries, allowing participation under specific conditions for non-EU/non-Associated Countries.
The target sector includes the transport sector with a specific focus on waterborne transport and its environmental implications, including pollution prevention, climate adaptation, and enhancing ecosystem resilience. Projects are expected to operate at Technology Readiness Level 5, meaning they should be beyond theoretical research and include practical applications.
Applications will undergo a single-stage submission process, with an open call that allows full proposals to be submitted directly. The funding structure is designed to offer flexibility, while also encouraging cooperation with other EU programmes and national funding sources, although co-funding is not explicitly required.
Key expected outcomes include the improvement of water resilience, the achievement of Good Environmental and Ecological Status in European waters, and comprehensive understanding of the environmental impacts of new shipping technology, particularly in relation to renewable low and zero-carbon fuels. Projects should develop effective pollution prevention systems and demonstrate innovative solutions that tackle the risks associated with these new technologies.
To summarize, this call supports the development of practical and cost-effective responses to the environmental challenges posed by waterborne transport, contributing to EU objectives for environmental sustainability while emphasizing partnerships across sectors for holistic solutions.
Eligible applicants for this funding opportunity include universities, research institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large enterprises, government bodies, and non-profit organizations from EU Member States and Associated Countries. The grant will be awarded as a lump sum, simplifying financial management for beneficiaries.
This call emphasizes a consortium approach, necessitating participation from multiple applicants to foster collaborative partnerships essential for tackling complex environmental challenges. The geographical scope is largely centered on EU Member States and Associated Countries, allowing participation under specific conditions for non-EU/non-Associated Countries.
The target sector includes the transport sector with a specific focus on waterborne transport and its environmental implications, including pollution prevention, climate adaptation, and enhancing ecosystem resilience. Projects are expected to operate at Technology Readiness Level 5, meaning they should be beyond theoretical research and include practical applications.
Applications will undergo a single-stage submission process, with an open call that allows full proposals to be submitted directly. The funding structure is designed to offer flexibility, while also encouraging cooperation with other EU programmes and national funding sources, although co-funding is not explicitly required.
Key expected outcomes include the improvement of water resilience, the achievement of Good Environmental and Ecological Status in European waters, and comprehensive understanding of the environmental impacts of new shipping technology, particularly in relation to renewable low and zero-carbon fuels. Projects should develop effective pollution prevention systems and demonstrate innovative solutions that tackle the risks associated with these new technologies.
To summarize, this call supports the development of practical and cost-effective responses to the environmental challenges posed by waterborne transport, contributing to EU objectives for environmental sustainability while emphasizing partnerships across sectors for holistic solutions.
Detail
This is a Horizon Europe call focusing on innovative solutions for mitigating the environmental impact of waterborne transport in marine and aquatic ecosystems, specifically within the Zero Emission Waterborne Transport (ZEWT) Partnership. The call, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-17, is a Horizon Research and Innovation Action (HORIZON-RIA) with a single-stage deadline model. The planned opening date is December 15, 2026, and the deadline for submission is April 14, 2027, at 17:00:00 Brussels time. The total budget for this topic is 14,000,000 EUR, with an indicative contribution of around 7,000,000 EUR per grant, and an expected number of 2 grants. The type of Model Grant Agreement is HORIZON Lump Sum Grant [HORIZON-AG-LS].
The expected outcomes of projects funded under this call include: Improved water resilience and good environmental and ecological status in European waters, contributing to the EU's environmental targets, including the European Water Resilience Strategy and the European Ocean Pact. A comprehensive understanding of the future environmental impacts of waterborne transport on marine and other aquatic ecosystems, particularly addressing pollution sources from navigation using renewable low and zero-carbon fuels, and accidental spills of these fuels in marine waters, inland waters, and ports (considering water and air quality). Innovative prevention, abatement, and mitigation systems and strategies for reducing and eliminating the harmful impacts of waterborne transport on waters. Enhanced pollution prevention and mitigation in marine waters, inland waterways, and port areas, reducing the likelihood and impact of accidents involving renewable low and zero-carbon fuels.
The scope of the call is to evaluate, forecast, control, and mitigate the impact of waterborne transport on marine and other aquatic ecosystems. This includes developing and demonstrating innovative abatement and mitigation systems and strategies to mitigate and eliminate the harmful impact of waterborne transport in the ocean and inland waters. The call will consider new technologies and solutions addressing the decarbonization of waterborne transport, as well as the potential risks and challenges associated with these.
Actions should address the following aspects: Evaluate and forecast the environmental impacts of waterborne transport operations on marine, rivers, and other aquatic ecosystems, particularly regarding the effects of renewable low and zero-carbon fuels (with particular attention to accidental spills) and related technologies. This may include testing and experimental work related to spills. Develop and demonstrate effective response scenarios, including associated abatement technologies and any potential new innovative equipment, for managing uncontrolled releases of renewable low and zero-carbon fuels in marine and inland waters or in port areas, including dedicated specific procedures and operational guidelines. Model scenarios on water and air pollution sources from each ship type and services running on renewable low and zero carbon fuels. Develop and demonstrate innovative and cost-effective abatement and mitigation systems and strategies to prevent, eliminate, and reduce the harmful impacts of the use of renewable low and zero carbon fuels. Relevant TRL5 demonstration of such systems should be done. Identify training needs and skills requirements to deploy developed solutions, as well as in relation to the management and use of renewable low carbon fuels in ports and on vessels in marine and inland waters, including relevant emergency response preparedness. Develop and demonstrate solutions that improve the resilience of European waters to climate change, pollution, and other human-induced pressures, and contribute to achieving Good Environmental Status and Good Ecological Status in European waters, as well as the objectives of the European Water Resilience Strategy and the European Ocean Pact. Strengthen stakeholder engagement by involving environmental, industry, and academic associations, to foster inclusive, future-focused environmental responsibility through sustainable practices.
This topic implements the co-programmed European Partnership on Zero Emission Waterborne Transport (ZEWT). Projects resulting from this topic will be expected to report on results to the European Partnership Zero Emission Waterborne Transport (ZEWT) in support of the monitoring of its KPIs.
General conditions for admissibility include adherence to proposal page limits and layout as described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and Part B of the Application Form. Eligible countries are described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. Specific provisions exist for non-EU/non-Associated Countries, detailed in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide. If projects use satellite-based earth observation, positioning, navigation, and/or related timing data and services, they must use Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion criteria are described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes. Evaluation and award criteria, submission and evaluation processes, and the indicative timeline are described in Annex D and Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual. The legal and financial setup of the grants allows the granting authority to object to a transfer of ownership or exclusive licensing of results for up to 4 years after the action's end, as detailed in Annex 5. Eligible costs will be in the form of a lump sum, as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021. Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes also applies.
Specific conditions state that no specific conditions apply.
Application and evaluation forms, as well as the model grant agreement (MGA), are available in the Submission System. Standard application forms (HE RIA, IA) and evaluation forms will be used with necessary adaptations. Guidance is provided in the HE Programme Guide and the Lump Sum MGA. Call-specific instructions include a detailed budget table (HE LS) and guidance on lump sums.
Additional documents include: HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 8. Climate, Energy and Mobility, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 15. General Annexes, HE Programme Guide, HE Framework Programme 2021/695, HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764, EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509, Decision authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme, Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment, EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement, Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual, Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions, and Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement.
The budget overview lists several topics, including HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-03, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-04, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-05, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-06, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-08, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-14, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-15, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-16, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-17, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-18 and HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-20.
Partner search announcements are available for those seeking partners to collaborate on this topic. LEARs, Account Administrators, and self-registrants can publish partner requests.
The submission system is planned to open on the date stated on the topic header.
Support is available through the Online Manual, Horizon Europe Programme Guide, Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ, Research Enquiry Service, National Contact Points (NCPs), Enterprise Europe Network, IT Helpdesk, European IPR Helpdesk, CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk and ETSI Research Helpdesk, and Partner Search.
In summary, this Horizon Europe call aims to fund research and innovation projects that develop and demonstrate solutions for mitigating the environmental impact of waterborne transport, particularly focusing on the risks associated with renewable low and zero-carbon fuels. It seeks to improve water resilience, enhance pollution prevention, and promote sustainable practices in marine and aquatic ecosystems, aligning with the EU's environmental targets and the Zero Emission Waterborne Transport Partnership. The call encourages stakeholder engagement and the development of training programs to support the deployment of these solutions. The funding is provided as a lump sum, and applicants should consult the relevant annexes and guidelines for detailed information on eligibility, evaluation, and application procedures.
The expected outcomes of projects funded under this call include: Improved water resilience and good environmental and ecological status in European waters, contributing to the EU's environmental targets, including the European Water Resilience Strategy and the European Ocean Pact. A comprehensive understanding of the future environmental impacts of waterborne transport on marine and other aquatic ecosystems, particularly addressing pollution sources from navigation using renewable low and zero-carbon fuels, and accidental spills of these fuels in marine waters, inland waters, and ports (considering water and air quality). Innovative prevention, abatement, and mitigation systems and strategies for reducing and eliminating the harmful impacts of waterborne transport on waters. Enhanced pollution prevention and mitigation in marine waters, inland waterways, and port areas, reducing the likelihood and impact of accidents involving renewable low and zero-carbon fuels.
The scope of the call is to evaluate, forecast, control, and mitigate the impact of waterborne transport on marine and other aquatic ecosystems. This includes developing and demonstrating innovative abatement and mitigation systems and strategies to mitigate and eliminate the harmful impact of waterborne transport in the ocean and inland waters. The call will consider new technologies and solutions addressing the decarbonization of waterborne transport, as well as the potential risks and challenges associated with these.
Actions should address the following aspects: Evaluate and forecast the environmental impacts of waterborne transport operations on marine, rivers, and other aquatic ecosystems, particularly regarding the effects of renewable low and zero-carbon fuels (with particular attention to accidental spills) and related technologies. This may include testing and experimental work related to spills. Develop and demonstrate effective response scenarios, including associated abatement technologies and any potential new innovative equipment, for managing uncontrolled releases of renewable low and zero-carbon fuels in marine and inland waters or in port areas, including dedicated specific procedures and operational guidelines. Model scenarios on water and air pollution sources from each ship type and services running on renewable low and zero carbon fuels. Develop and demonstrate innovative and cost-effective abatement and mitigation systems and strategies to prevent, eliminate, and reduce the harmful impacts of the use of renewable low and zero carbon fuels. Relevant TRL5 demonstration of such systems should be done. Identify training needs and skills requirements to deploy developed solutions, as well as in relation to the management and use of renewable low carbon fuels in ports and on vessels in marine and inland waters, including relevant emergency response preparedness. Develop and demonstrate solutions that improve the resilience of European waters to climate change, pollution, and other human-induced pressures, and contribute to achieving Good Environmental Status and Good Ecological Status in European waters, as well as the objectives of the European Water Resilience Strategy and the European Ocean Pact. Strengthen stakeholder engagement by involving environmental, industry, and academic associations, to foster inclusive, future-focused environmental responsibility through sustainable practices.
This topic implements the co-programmed European Partnership on Zero Emission Waterborne Transport (ZEWT). Projects resulting from this topic will be expected to report on results to the European Partnership Zero Emission Waterborne Transport (ZEWT) in support of the monitoring of its KPIs.
General conditions for admissibility include adherence to proposal page limits and layout as described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and Part B of the Application Form. Eligible countries are described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. Specific provisions exist for non-EU/non-Associated Countries, detailed in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide. If projects use satellite-based earth observation, positioning, navigation, and/or related timing data and services, they must use Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion criteria are described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes. Evaluation and award criteria, submission and evaluation processes, and the indicative timeline are described in Annex D and Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual. The legal and financial setup of the grants allows the granting authority to object to a transfer of ownership or exclusive licensing of results for up to 4 years after the action's end, as detailed in Annex 5. Eligible costs will be in the form of a lump sum, as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021. Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes also applies.
Specific conditions state that no specific conditions apply.
Application and evaluation forms, as well as the model grant agreement (MGA), are available in the Submission System. Standard application forms (HE RIA, IA) and evaluation forms will be used with necessary adaptations. Guidance is provided in the HE Programme Guide and the Lump Sum MGA. Call-specific instructions include a detailed budget table (HE LS) and guidance on lump sums.
Additional documents include: HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 8. Climate, Energy and Mobility, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 15. General Annexes, HE Programme Guide, HE Framework Programme 2021/695, HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764, EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509, Decision authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme, Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment, EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement, Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual, Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions, and Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement.
The budget overview lists several topics, including HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-03, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-04, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-05, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-06, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-08, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-14, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-15, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-16, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-17, HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-18 and HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-20.
Partner search announcements are available for those seeking partners to collaborate on this topic. LEARs, Account Administrators, and self-registrants can publish partner requests.
The submission system is planned to open on the date stated on the topic header.
Support is available through the Online Manual, Horizon Europe Programme Guide, Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ, Research Enquiry Service, National Contact Points (NCPs), Enterprise Europe Network, IT Helpdesk, European IPR Helpdesk, CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk and ETSI Research Helpdesk, and Partner Search.
In summary, this Horizon Europe call aims to fund research and innovation projects that develop and demonstrate solutions for mitigating the environmental impact of waterborne transport, particularly focusing on the risks associated with renewable low and zero-carbon fuels. It seeks to improve water resilience, enhance pollution prevention, and promote sustainable practices in marine and aquatic ecosystems, aligning with the EU's environmental targets and the Zero Emission Waterborne Transport Partnership. The call encourages stakeholder engagement and the development of training programs to support the deployment of these solutions. The funding is provided as a lump sum, and applicants should consult the relevant annexes and guidelines for detailed information on eligibility, evaluation, and application procedures.
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Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated in the provided text. However, given that this is a Horizon Europe call, eligible applicants typically include universities, research institutes, SMEs, large enterprises, and other types of organizations involved in research and innovation. The specific eligibility criteria are detailed in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
Funding Type: The primary financial mechanism is a grant, specifically a HORIZON Lump Sum Grant, as indicated by the Type of MGA (Model Grant Agreement) being "HORIZON Lump Sum Grant [HORIZON-AG-LS]". The call includes HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (HORIZON-RIA) and HORIZON Innovation Actions (HORIZON-IA) and HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions (HORIZON-CSA).
Consortium Requirement: The text does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. However, Horizon Europe projects typically involve consortia of multiple partners to address complex challenges. Partner search announcements are mentioned, suggesting that consortia are common and encouraged.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is primarily focused on EU member states and associated countries, as described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. However, the text mentions that "A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects," and refers to the Horizon Europe Programme Guide for more information.
Target Sector: The program targets the following sectors:
Climate, Energy and Mobility
Waterborne Transport
Environment
Renewable and Zero-Carbon Fuels
Marine and Aquatic Ecosystems
Decarbonization of Transport
Mentioned Countries: The text refers to the European Union and non-EU/non-Associated Countries.
Project Stage: The project stage varies depending on the specific topic. The call includes both Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) and Innovation Actions (IA). RIA projects typically focus on earlier stages of research and development, while IA projects focus on demonstration and validation of technologies at TRL5 (Technology Readiness Level 5).
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary depending on the specific topic. The budget overview provides the following ranges:
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-03: EUR 5,000,000 to 7,000,000 (Total budget EUR 24,000,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-04: around EUR 13,500,000 (Total budget EUR 13,500,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-05: around EUR 8,000,000 (Total budget EUR 16,000,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-06: around EUR 8,000,000 (Total budget EUR 8,000,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-08: around EUR 2,500,000 (Total budget EUR 5,000,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-14: around EUR 6,500,000 (Total budget EUR 6,500,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-15: around EUR 2,000,000 (Total budget EUR 2,000,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-16: around EUR 7,500,000 (Total budget EUR 15,000,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-17: around EUR 7,000,000 (Total budget EUR 14,000,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-18: around EUR 10,000,000 (Total budget EUR 20,000,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-20: around EUR 3,500,000 (Total budget EUR 7,000,000)
Application Type: The application type is an open call with a single-stage submission process.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a lump sum grant.
Application Stages: The application process consists of a single stage.
Success Rates: The success rates are not explicitly mentioned in the text.
Co-funding Requirement: The text does not explicitly mention a co-funding requirement.
Summary: This Horizon Europe call, part of the MOBILITY (HORIZON-CL5-2027-03) program, focuses on "Innovative Solutions for mitigating the environmental impact of waterborne transport in marine and aquatic Ecosystems (ZEWT Partnership)". It aims to fund projects that improve water resilience and achieve good environmental and ecological status in European waters. The call addresses the environmental impacts of waterborne transport, particularly those related to renewable low and zero-carbon fuels and accidental spills. It seeks innovative prevention, abatement, and mitigation systems to reduce the harmful impacts of waterborne transport on marine and inland waters. The call includes various actions, such as evaluating environmental impacts, developing response scenarios, modelling pollution sources, demonstrating abatement systems, identifying training needs, and strengthening stakeholder engagement. The funding is provided as a lump sum grant, and the application process is a single-stage submission. The call is open to a wide range of applicants from EU member states, associated countries, and potentially non-EU/non-associated countries with specific provisions. The projects are expected to contribute to the objectives of the European Water Resilience Strategy and the European Ocean Pact, and align with the Zero Emission Waterborne Transport (ZEWT) partnership.
Funding Type: The primary financial mechanism is a grant, specifically a HORIZON Lump Sum Grant, as indicated by the Type of MGA (Model Grant Agreement) being "HORIZON Lump Sum Grant [HORIZON-AG-LS]". The call includes HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (HORIZON-RIA) and HORIZON Innovation Actions (HORIZON-IA) and HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions (HORIZON-CSA).
Consortium Requirement: The text does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. However, Horizon Europe projects typically involve consortia of multiple partners to address complex challenges. Partner search announcements are mentioned, suggesting that consortia are common and encouraged.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is primarily focused on EU member states and associated countries, as described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. However, the text mentions that "A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects," and refers to the Horizon Europe Programme Guide for more information.
Target Sector: The program targets the following sectors:
Climate, Energy and Mobility
Waterborne Transport
Environment
Renewable and Zero-Carbon Fuels
Marine and Aquatic Ecosystems
Decarbonization of Transport
Mentioned Countries: The text refers to the European Union and non-EU/non-Associated Countries.
Project Stage: The project stage varies depending on the specific topic. The call includes both Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) and Innovation Actions (IA). RIA projects typically focus on earlier stages of research and development, while IA projects focus on demonstration and validation of technologies at TRL5 (Technology Readiness Level 5).
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary depending on the specific topic. The budget overview provides the following ranges:
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-03: EUR 5,000,000 to 7,000,000 (Total budget EUR 24,000,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-04: around EUR 13,500,000 (Total budget EUR 13,500,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-05: around EUR 8,000,000 (Total budget EUR 16,000,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-06: around EUR 8,000,000 (Total budget EUR 8,000,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-08: around EUR 2,500,000 (Total budget EUR 5,000,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-14: around EUR 6,500,000 (Total budget EUR 6,500,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-15: around EUR 2,000,000 (Total budget EUR 2,000,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-16: around EUR 7,500,000 (Total budget EUR 15,000,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-17: around EUR 7,000,000 (Total budget EUR 14,000,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-18: around EUR 10,000,000 (Total budget EUR 20,000,000)
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-20: around EUR 3,500,000 (Total budget EUR 7,000,000)
Application Type: The application type is an open call with a single-stage submission process.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a lump sum grant.
Application Stages: The application process consists of a single stage.
Success Rates: The success rates are not explicitly mentioned in the text.
Co-funding Requirement: The text does not explicitly mention a co-funding requirement.
Summary: This Horizon Europe call, part of the MOBILITY (HORIZON-CL5-2027-03) program, focuses on "Innovative Solutions for mitigating the environmental impact of waterborne transport in marine and aquatic Ecosystems (ZEWT Partnership)". It aims to fund projects that improve water resilience and achieve good environmental and ecological status in European waters. The call addresses the environmental impacts of waterborne transport, particularly those related to renewable low and zero-carbon fuels and accidental spills. It seeks innovative prevention, abatement, and mitigation systems to reduce the harmful impacts of waterborne transport on marine and inland waters. The call includes various actions, such as evaluating environmental impacts, developing response scenarios, modelling pollution sources, demonstrating abatement systems, identifying training needs, and strengthening stakeholder engagement. The funding is provided as a lump sum grant, and the application process is a single-stage submission. The call is open to a wide range of applicants from EU member states, associated countries, and potentially non-EU/non-associated countries with specific provisions. The projects are expected to contribute to the objectives of the European Water Resilience Strategy and the European Ocean Pact, and align with the Zero Emission Waterborne Transport (ZEWT) partnership.
Short Summary
Impact The funding aims to develop innovative solutions to mitigate the environmental impact of waterborne transport on marine and aquatic ecosystems, enhancing water resilience and achieving good environmental and ecological status in European waters. | Impact | The funding aims to develop innovative solutions to mitigate the environmental impact of waterborne transport on marine and aquatic ecosystems, enhancing water resilience and achieving good environmental and ecological status in European waters. |
Applicant Applicants should possess expertise in environmental science, maritime technology, and collaborative research methodologies, particularly in the context of waterborne transport and ecosystem management. | Applicant | Applicants should possess expertise in environmental science, maritime technology, and collaborative research methodologies, particularly in the context of waterborne transport and ecosystem management. |
Developments The funding will support projects focused on evaluating and mitigating the environmental impacts of waterborne transport, particularly concerning renewable low and zero-carbon fuels and their effects on aquatic ecosystems. | Developments | The funding will support projects focused on evaluating and mitigating the environmental impacts of waterborne transport, particularly concerning renewable low and zero-carbon fuels and their effects on aquatic ecosystems. |
Applicant Type This funding is designed for a broad range of applicants including universities, research institutes, SMEs, large enterprises, government bodies, and non-profit organizations involved in research and innovation. | Applicant Type | This funding is designed for a broad range of applicants including universities, research institutes, SMEs, large enterprises, government bodies, and non-profit organizations involved in research and innovation. |
Consortium This opportunity requires a consortium of multiple applicants to address complex environmental challenges in waterborne transport. | Consortium | This opportunity requires a consortium of multiple applicants to address complex environmental challenges in waterborne transport. |
Funding Amount The funding amount for this specific topic is €14 million, allocated for 2 expected grants of €7 million each. | Funding Amount | The funding amount for this specific topic is €14 million, allocated for 2 expected grants of €7 million each. |
Countries Eligible applicants must be located in EU Member States and Associated Countries, which include EU27 member states plus Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland. | Countries | Eligible applicants must be located in EU Member States and Associated Countries, which include EU27 member states plus Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland. |
Industry This funding targets the transport sector, specifically focusing on waterborne transport and its environmental impacts, as part of Horizon Europe Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility. | Industry | This funding targets the transport sector, specifically focusing on waterborne transport and its environmental impacts, as part of Horizon Europe Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility. |
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Towards commercialization of food systems microbiome solutions
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The Horizon Europe funding opportunity titled "Towards commercialization of food systems microbiome solutions" (HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-07) is set to open on April 20, 2027, with a deadline for...
September 23rd, 2027
Toward a comprehensive assessment of the disturbance of marine ecosystems by anthropogenic underwater noise
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The Horizon Europe grant opportunity identified as HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01 focuses on assessing the disturbance of marine ecosystems by anthropogenic underwater noise. The call is...
September 17th, 2026
Real time monitoring of regulated and non-regulated emissions from all types of vessels and other port activities in order to enforce emission limits in waterfront cities
Call for ProposalOpen
The EU Funding and Tenders Portal has announced a call for proposals titled "Real-time monitoring of regulated and non-regulated emissions from all types of vessels and other port activities in order...
January 20th, 2026