HORIZON-MISS-2023-OCEAN-01-06

Cross-basin topic - Innovative nature-inclusive concepts to reconcile offshore renewables with ocean protection

Status
open for submission
Programme
Horizon Europe (HORIZON)
Action type
HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
Opens
17 Jan 2023
Deadline
20 Sep 2023
Fetched
15 Jul 2026, 07:18 UTC
Plain-language summary

Innovative nature-inclusive concepts to reconcile offshore renewables with ocean protection across basins.

This call seeks innovative projects that combine offshore renewable energy development with ocean protection. It focuses on nature-inclusive concepts that support sustainable marine ecosystems. Projects should address cross-basin challenges and contribute to the Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030.

Likely relevant for

  • Marine renewable energy developers
  • Environmental NGOs
  • Marine biologists and ecologists
  • Civil and maritime engineers
  • Sustainability-focused research institutions
  • Policy makers in ocean and energy sectors

Project signals

Nature-inclusive offshore platform designsCross-basin ocean sustainability approachesIntegration of renewable energy with marine protectionInnovations aligned with RePowerEU and Mission Ocean

What it funds

  • Development of innovative nature-inclusive concepts for offshore renewable energy platforms
  • Solutions reconciling offshore renewables with ocean protection
  • Cross-basin approaches addressing marine ecosystem sustainability
  • Projects supporting the Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030

Expected outcomes

  • Environmentally friendly offshore renewable energy platforms
  • Improved marine ecosystem management alongside energy production
  • Enhanced societal engagement in ocean sustainability
  • Contributions to EU's RePowerEU goals

Who can apply / participate

  • Research organisations
  • Universities
  • SMEs
  • Large enterprises
  • Non-governmental organisations
  • Public bodies
  • Check specific consortium composition rules in the call text
  • Participants from EU Member States and associated countries
  • Refer to official call documents for detailed eligibility
  • Exact consortium size and composition
  • Specific funding rates and budget limits

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
  • Budget and funding rates
  • Detailed scope and expected outcomes

Money

Budget details not stated in the source; check official call documents.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model.

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:54 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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