This funding opportunity supports projects that advance sustainable small-scale aquatic food production, including fisheries, recreational fisheries, and aquaculture SMEs. It aims to foster economic prosperity, innovation, and resilience in coastal and rural communities by developing tools and knowledge integrating natural and social sciences. Projects should address challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss while promoting ecosystem-based management and digital innovation.
Eligible applicants must comply with Horizon Europe Work Programme conditions including admissibility, eligible countries, financial capacity, and evaluation criteria. Proposals must follow specified page limits and layouts and meet legal and financial requirements for lump sum funding.