Integration of biodiversity monitoring data into the Digital Twin Ocean

Overview

Supports projects that integrate biodiversity monitoring data into the Digital Twin Ocean (DTO) to address critical data gaps. Targets organizations capable of providing high-quality datasets for AI-based analysis, ecological modeling, and long-term ocean monitoring.

Who Can Apply

Legal entities established in EU Member States or associated countries, including research institutions, universities, public bodies, non-governmental organizations, and private companies.

Funding Details

Funding is provided as Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP). Specific grant amounts, total budget, and funding rates are not disclosed in the provided context.

What Is Funded

Priority datasets include:

• Biodiversity observations (imagery, video, species occurrence records)
• Environmental time series data
• Socio-economic information relevant to ocean monitoring
• Datasets that enhance AI-based image analysis, ecological indicator computation, and long-term modeling for the DTO

Technology / Maturity Requirements

No explicit Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range is specified. Projects must demonstrate the ability to deliver datasets that improve the accuracy, robustness, and predictive capacity of the DTO.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2026-01-14
• Deadline: 2026-03-14

Application Process (High-Level)

Details on the application process (e.g., single-stage or multi-stage) are not provided.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: EU Member States and associated countries
• Application language: English (en)