HORIZON-MISS-2023-OCEAN-SOIL-01-01
Mission Ocean and Waters and Mission A Soil Deal for Europe – Joint demonstration of approaches and solutions to address nutrient pollution in the landscape-river-sea system in the Mediterranean sea basin
Plain-language summary
Joint demonstration of solutions to reduce nutrient pollution in the Mediterranean landscape-river-sea system under Missions Ocean and Soil.
This call supports projects that demonstrate approaches to tackle nutrient pollution affecting soils, rivers, and seas in the Mediterranean basin. It aims to protect marine and soil ecosystems by reducing fertilizer use and nutrient runoff. The focus is on integrated solutions linking land and water management.
Likely relevant for
- Environmental scientists
- Marine and soil ecosystem researchers
- Water quality and pollution experts
- Agricultural and nutrient management specialists
- Mediterranean regional stakeholders
- Innovation action project coordinators
Project signals
Integrated landscape-river-sea system approachesNutrient pollution mitigationSoil and marine ecosystem protectionCross-sectoral nutrient managementDemonstration of innovative solutions
What it funds
- Demonstration of approaches and solutions to address nutrient pollution in the Mediterranean landscape-river-sea system
- Integrated management of nutrient flows from soils to marine environments
- Reduction of fertilizer use and nutrient runoff
- Protection and restoration of soil and marine ecosystems
- Support for innovation actions under Horizon Europe Missions Ocean and Soil
Expected outcomes
- Reduced nutrient pollution in soil, freshwater, and marine ecosystems
- Improved ecosystem services related to soil and water quality
- Demonstrated scalable solutions for nutrient management
- Enhanced cooperation between land and marine stakeholders in the Mediterranean basin
Who can apply / participate
- Research organizations
- Universities
- SMEs
- Large enterprises
- Public bodies
- Non-governmental organizations
- Likely requires multi-actor consortia including stakeholders from soil, water, and marine sectors
- Cross-border collaboration within the Mediterranean basin encouraged
- Focus on Mediterranean sea basin
- International cooperation possible but must align with call scope
- Must comply with Horizon Europe rules for Innovation Actions
- Check specific eligibility and consortium composition in call documents
- Exact consortium size and composition requirements
- Specific country eligibility details
Must check before shortlisting
- Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
- Budget and funding rate details
- Exact scope and expected outcomes
Money
Budget and funding rates not clearly stated; check official call documents for details.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission model.
- Standard Horizon Europe Innovation Action proposal documents required.
- Prepare proposal according to Horizon Europe guidelines.
- Submit before the deadline 20 September 2023.
- Check call-specific eligibility and evaluation criteria.
- Ensure alignment with Missions Ocean and Soil objectives.
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:55 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
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