Entries by Communication team

Calling Young Adults | Build Impactful, Fundable Interreg Project Proposals with the Blue Challenge Training Programme

8 May 2026 in /by

The ‘Blue Challenge: Interreg Project Development Training Programme’ is a new capacity‑building initiative designed to equip young talent with the skills to develop high‑quality, fundable project proposals that advance the sustainable blue economy. Aligned with the priorities of the Atlantic Sea Basin Strategy and the WestMED Initiative, the programme supports early‑career students and professionals in […]

Blue Internationalization Webinar on New Opportunities for Blue Partnerships between Portugal and France

3 May 2026 in /by

On 28 April 2026, another session of Fórum Oceano’s  Blue Internationalization Webinar Series took place. This webinar was dedicated to New Opportunities for Blue Partnerships between Portugal and France and co-organised  with the French Embassy in Portugal (Embaixada de França em Portugal), the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Luso-Française and Business France. A series of […]

EMFAF Call for Tenders | “Study on Blue Carbon Certification – developing certification rules for tidal marshes and seagrass meadows” | Deadline 27 May2026

27 April 2026 in /by

new call for tenders was launched by CINEA  to support a study on blue carbon certification, with a specific focus on tidal marshes. The objective of this study is to contribute to the development of robust and credible certification rules for blue carbon ecosystems, supporting future policy and market-based approaches to climate mitigation. By focusing […]

Joint Stakeholder Conference of the WestMED and Atlantic Sea Basin Strategies takes place in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on 16 September 2026

23 April 2026 in /by

On 16 September 2026, the Joint Stakeholder Conference of the WestMED and Atlantic Sea Basin Strategies will take place in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. This landmark event marks the first time that both initiatives come together in a single forum, representing a significant milestone in advancing inter-basin cooperation. It builds on the current […]

Horizon Europe 2026 Calls: Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters | Deadline: 23 September 2026

3 April 2026 in /by

The European Commission has launched five new Horizon Europe topics for 2026 under the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters”, with an indicative budget of over €115 million to accelerate large‑scale deployment and upscaling of solutions that protect and regenerate marine and freshwater ecosystems.  Opening on 4 February 2026 and closing on 23 September […]

Open call | Test before Invest | Bluetech Dual-use testing in a real environment | First come, first serve | Testing in April

21 March 2026 in /by

Portugal Blue Digital Hub, in operational collaboration with the Portuguese Navy (Marinha Portuguesa) and CEOM invites European startups and SMEs to join an exclusive ‘Test Before Invest’ programme designed for dual-use technologies and innovative solutions applied to the Blue Economy, maritime operations, and defence contexts. This is a rare opportunity to test solutions in a […]

Call for proposals: Ports of the Future – ZEWT Partnership | Deadline 14 April 2026

19 March 2026 in /by

The European Union has announced a new Horizon Europe Innovation Action aimed at accelerating the green and digital transformation of small and medium‑sized maritime and inland ports across the continent. The call, titled HORIZON‑CL5‑2026‑05‑D5‑11, supports large‑scale demonstrations that will help ports become cleaner, smarter, more resilient, and better integrated into Europe’s transport and energy systems. […]

Call for proposals | Maritime Spatial Planning for the Atlantic and Black Sea – €1.7 million available | Deadline 15 April 2026

19 March 2026 in /by

The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), has launched a new EU-funded call for proposals worth up to €1.7 million to strengthen Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) across the Atlantic and Black Sea basins. The funding is made available under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). Maritime Spatial Planning plays a crucial role in coordinating the sustainable use of Europe’s […]

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 | 𝗠𝗘𝗗-𝗛𝗨𝗕𝗦 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 | Deadline 28 March 2026

9 March 2026 in /by

If your startup is working on the blue economy — marine energy, sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, or green maritime transport — this one’s for you. MED-Hubs is an EU-funded project connecting early and growth-stage startups with real testbeds, expert mentors, and investors across the Mediterranean. Here’s what 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁: 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗯𝗲𝗱𝘀 in […]