HORIZON-MISS-2023-OCEAN-01-07

Cross-basin topic - Analysis of the obstacles and opportunities for repurposing aged/unused offshore infrastructures

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

Research on obstacles and opportunities for repurposing aged or unused offshore infrastructures across basins.

This call invites research projects to analyze challenges and opportunities in repurposing old or unused offshore infrastructures. It focuses on cross-basin perspectives and aims to support sustainable ocean and waters management. The goal is to contribute to ocean restoration and blue economy development.

Likely relevant for

  • Marine engineering researchers
  • Offshore technology developers
  • Environmental impact assessment experts
  • Marine spatial planners
  • Ocean sustainability and blue economy stakeholders
  • Policy analysts in marine environment

Project signals

Focus on cross-basin analysisAddressing obstacles and opportunities in offshore infrastructure reuseAlignment with Mission Ocean and Waters 2030 goalsInvolvement in marine biodiversity monitoring or management

What it funds

  • Analysis of obstacles and opportunities for repurposing aged or unused offshore infrastructures
  • Cross-basin studies involving multiple marine regions
  • Research supporting sustainable ocean and waters management
  • Projects contributing to the Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters 2030

Expected outcomes

  • Identification of barriers and enablers for offshore infrastructure repurposing
  • Recommendations for policy and practice to enhance reuse
  • Enhanced understanding of environmental and economic impacts
  • Support for maritime spatial planning and marine biodiversity protection

Who can apply / participate

  • Research organizations
  • Higher education institutions
  • Private companies
  • Public bodies
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Check if single applicants or consortia are required or allowed
  • Likely open to EU Member States and associated countries
  • International cooperation encouraged due to cross-basin nature
  • Must comply with Horizon Europe rules for Research and Innovation Actions
  • Exact consortium size and composition
  • Specific country eligibility

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
  • Budget and funding rate details
  • Exact scope and expected outcomes

Money

Budget details and funding rates are not stated and must be checked in the 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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