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

Overview

This grant supports the demonstration and scaling of solutions to address nutrient pollution in the Mediterranean Sea basin, focusing on landscape-river-sea systems. It targets regional authorities, innovation ecosystems, and stakeholders aiming to replicate and adapt existing SEACURE solutions to local contexts.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include regional authorities, public bodies, research institutions, NGOs, and consortia from Mediterranean Sea basin countries. Applicants must demonstrate a clear role in regional innovation ecosystems and a commitment to tackling nutrient pollution.

Funding Details

Details on grant amounts, total budget, funding rates, or co-funding requirements are not specified.

What Is Funded

The grant funds activities to:

• Assess and adapt SEACURE solutions for nutrient pollution in associated regions, including replicability studies and action plans.
• Engage regional innovation ecosystems through capacity-building, stakeholder mapping, awareness campaigns, and citizen science.
• Develop tailor-made roadmaps for scaling solutions, including policy updates, strategic plans, and funding mobilization.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate prior work or capacity in addressing nutrient pollution and a clear plan for integrating SEACURE technical assistance. No specific Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is mentioned.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2025-11-30
• Deadline: 2026-02-27

Application Process (High-Level)

The process involves submitting a detailed work plan addressing three expected outcomes (WP1, WP2, WP3) in the application form. Further details on stages or portals are not provided.

Geographic Scope & Language

Eligible regions are those within the Mediterranean Sea basin. Applications must be submitted in English.

Notes

Applicants must outline how SEACURE technical assistance will complement existing regional efforts and detail a roadmap for implementation. The grant emphasizes collaboration with regional stakeholders and the development of actionable, policy-relevant outputs.