EU Grants for Maritime

Discover EU funding opportunities and grant programmes for the maritime sector. Browse open and forthcoming calls from Horizon Europe and other European Commission initiatives.

Showing 30 of 732 grant calls

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Climate security and civil preparedness – new ways to develop pre- and post-crisis climate-change related scenarios for a more resilient Europe

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Crime prevention approaches, online and off-line, tackling the nexus between addictions and crime

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Open topic on preventing and countering the misuse of emerging technologies for criminal purposes, including issues related to lawful access to data

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Multi-hazard approach and cumulative / cascading impacts

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Advanced border surveillance and situational awareness

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Targeted innovative capabilities for the resilience of critical entities to natural and human-induced disasters, including hybrid scenarios

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Open topic on driving innovation uptake of disaster risk solutions

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Open topic on supporting disruptive technological innovations for civil security

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Development of innovative tools, processes, equipment and technologies through responses to disasters and emergencies for search and rescue in hazardous conditions

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Improving capabilities of law enforcement to counter climate-related challenges

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Prevention and mitigation of misuse of synthetic biology for bioterrorism purposes

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Missing persons: prevention and investigation

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026

HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks - Joint Doctorates, HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks - Industrial Doctorates, HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks

Budget:€593 033 846
Deadline:November 24, 2026
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RAISE Doctoral Networks for AI in Science (RAISE pilot)

HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks, HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks - Joint Doctorates, HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks - Industrial Doctorates

Budget:€30 000 000
Deadline:November 24, 2026
Open

EIC STEP Scale Up

HORIZON EIC Equity Only

Budget:€300 000 000
Deadline:November 25, 2026
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Additional activities for the European Partnership of Agriculture of Data

HORIZON Programme Cofund Actions

Budget:€60 000 000
Deadline:November 26, 2026
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Approaches to reuse vacant, obsolete or underutilised spaces

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:December 1, 2026
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Data sharing to support the training and development of AI foundation models in the energy sector

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€18 000 000
Deadline:December 1, 2026
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Addressing homelessness through housing-led approaches aligned with the New European Bauhaus

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:December 1, 2026
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De-risking renewable fuel technologies through transnational pre-commercial procurement of renewable fuel industrial value chains

HORIZON Pre-commercial Procurement

Budget:€18 000 000
Deadline:December 1, 2026
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Improved system design for innovative PV applications (EUPI-PV Partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€18 000 000
Deadline:December 1, 2026
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Understanding capital market dynamics for increased investment in New European Bauhaus projects in neighbourhoods

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:December 1, 2026
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Understanding inhabitant’s experiences of neighbourhoods to support their health and well-being

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:December 1, 2026
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Resource assessment for deep sedimentary and basement reservoirs

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€18 000 000
Deadline:December 1, 2026
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Advancing sustainable maintenance and repair measures for existing buildings

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:December 1, 2026
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Demonstration of solid biofuel supply and conversion to high efficiency CHP from fully sustainable regional value chains

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€18 000 000
Deadline:December 1, 2026
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Structurally addressing homelessness through coordinated social infrastructure and services in neighbourhoods

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:December 1, 2026
Open

EIC Accelerator 2026 - Short proposal

HORIZON EIC Accelerator

Deadline:December 17, 2026
Forthcoming

‘Proof of market’ to improve valorisation and commercialisation of Horizon generated R&I results (IA)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€2 000 000
Deadline:February 2, 2027
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Technologies for innovative processing of raw materials (IA)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€2 000 000
Deadline:February 2, 2027

Frequently Asked Questions About Maritime EU Grants

The European Commission offers a wide range of funding opportunities specifically designed for the Maritime sector. These include grants through Horizon Europe (the EU's flagship research and innovation programme with a budget of €95.5 billion), the European Innovation Council (EIC) which provides funding for breakthrough innovations, and various sector-specific initiatives. Funding types range from Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) with 100% funding rates, to Innovation Actions (IA) with 70% funding for companies, and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) for networking and coordination activities. Our database helps you find grants that match your organization's specific needs, project stage, and funding requirements.
Applying for EU grants in the Maritime sector involves several key steps. First, use Grantalist to identify suitable open calls that match your project idea and organization type. Next, carefully review the call documentation, including eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and the work programme. Most EU grants require you to form a consortium with partners from at least 3 different EU member states or associated countries. Once ready, you'll submit your proposal through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, which includes a detailed description of your project, work packages, budget breakdown, and impact assessment. The evaluation process typically takes 3-5 months, after which successful applicants enter grant agreement preparation. We recommend starting your application at least 2-3 months before the deadline.
EU grants for the Maritime sector offer diverse funding levels depending on the programme and action type. Small-scale grants through programmes like EIC Accelerator can start from €500,000 up to €2.5 million in grant funding, plus up to €15 million in equity investment. Collaborative research projects under Horizon Europe typically range from €3 million to €10 million for standard projects, while some large-scale flagship initiatives can exceed €20 million. SMEs and startups often benefit from higher funding rates (up to 70% for Innovation Actions compared to large companies) and access to specialized instruments. The exact amount depends on the specific call topic, project scope, consortium size, and type of activities proposed.
Eligibility for Maritime EU grants extends to a wide range of organizations. Legal entities from EU member states and associated countries (including the UK for some programmes, Norway, Switzerland, and others) are typically eligible. This includes universities and research institutions, large enterprises and multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 250 employees, startups and scale-ups, public bodies and NGOs, and international organizations. Some calls specifically target certain organization types, such as SME-only calls or academic-focused research grants. Third-country participation is possible in many programmes, though often without EU funding.