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

Open

Ports of the future (ZEWT Partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€21 000 000
Deadline:April 14, 2026
Open

Large-scale demonstration of Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles (HD BEV) towards long-haul logistics operations (2ZERO Partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€21 000 000
Deadline:April 14, 2026
Open

Tackling pesticide resistance: early detection, management strategies, and foresight

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€11 800 000
Deadline:April 14, 2026
Open

Disruptive Technologies and Innovative Concepts for Energy Saving Onboard of long-distance ships (ZEWT Partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€15 000 000
Deadline:April 14, 2026
Open

Developing innovative phytosanitary treatments for regulated plant pests to support safe international trade

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€11 800 000
Deadline:April 14, 2026
Open

Open topic: Improving the competitiveness of the agricultural sector by enhancing the efficient and sustainable use of agricultural production factors

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€13 500 000
Deadline:April 14, 2026
Open

Green Transition Food Processing Africa

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€11 800 000
Deadline:April 14, 2026
Open

Energy-efficient software-defined EVs (2ZERO Partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€21 000 000
Deadline:April 14, 2026
Open

Projects to Support Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP)

EMFAF Project Grants

Budget:€1 700 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

Improving climate and weather models for Africa

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€16 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Forthcoming

Open topic: Develop Earth Intelligence solutions using environmental observations and state-of-the-art AI for sustainable competitiveness and policy making

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

New or enhanced Innovative Advanced Materials (IAM) enabled sensing functionality (RIA)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€22 500 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

Apply AI: Next-Generation Agile and Intelligent Robotics Platforms for Industrial and Service Applications (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics) (RIA)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€22 500 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

Next generation climate monitoring and related capabilities

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€16 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

Standards for Quantum Technologies – Coordination and Support Action (CSA)

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

Advanced Local Digital Twins using AI for Early Warning and Preparedness (IA)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

Challenge-Driven GenAI4EU Booster in Apply AI prioritised sectors (RIA) (AI/Data/Robotics Partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

Apply AI: Pilot of the “Science for AI” Pillar of RAISE (“Resource for AI science in Europe”) (RIA)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

Efficient and compliant access to and use of data (IA) (AI, Data and Robotics partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

Web 4.0 architectural framework and Open Internet Stack applications for virtual worlds (RIA)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

Fostering 2-Dimensional Materials (2DM) based emerging and enabling technologies (CSA)

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

Grand Challenge on Quantum Sensors for Inertial Navigation

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

Open Internet Stack Sovereign Solutions (RIA)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

Strengthening the cooperation of semiconductor-intensive EU regions (CSA)

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

Networking and Future Photonics Strategy (CSA) (Photonics Partnership)

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

Additional activities for the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP)

HORIZON Programme Cofund Actions

Budget:€7 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

Open Internet Stack Support for Scale (CSA)

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

Apply AI: Robotics for Manufacturing: Advancing Core Skills through Technical Challenges (RIA) (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Open

Fighting disinformation and effectively communicating on climate change

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€16 000 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026
Forthcoming

Support for social dialogue

SOCPL Project Grants

Budget:€13 250 000
Deadline:April 15, 2026

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.