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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European Film Distribution

CREA Project Grants

Budget:€34 000 000
Deadline:April 23, 2026
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AGRIP SIMPLE Project Grants

Budget:€6 600 000
Deadline:April 23, 2026
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AGRIP SIMPLE Project Grants

Budget:€6 600 000
Deadline:April 23, 2026
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AGRIP MULTI Project Grants

Budget:€7 000 000
Deadline:April 23, 2026
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AGRIP MULTI Project Grants

Budget:€7 000 000
Deadline:April 23, 2026
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AGRIP MULTI Project Grants

Budget:€7 000 000
Deadline:April 23, 2026
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AGRIP MULTI Project Grants

Budget:€7 000 000
Deadline:April 23, 2026
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AGRIP SIMPLE Project Grants

Budget:€6 600 000
Deadline:April 23, 2026
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Creative Innovation Lab

CREA Project Grants

Budget:€7 021 561
Deadline:April 23, 2026
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Supporting equal participation and representation of women and men in economic and political decision-making.

CERV Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€23 000 000
Deadline:April 28, 2026
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Promoting and supporting the implementation of the provisions of the Pay Transparency Directive and respect of equal pay for equal work and work of equal value.

CERV Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€23 000 000
Deadline:April 28, 2026
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Military multi-domain operations cloud services

EDF Development Actions

Budget:€40 000 000
Deadline:April 28, 2026
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Supporting work-life balance, equal share of care responsibilities, family-friendly policies among employers and the value of care sector jobs.

CERV Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€23 000 000
Deadline:April 28, 2026
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PPPA-2026-Game-Changing Innovation for European Launch Solutions

PPPA Project Grants

Budget:€20 000 000
Deadline:April 29, 2026
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EU-India International Collaboration

HORIZON JU Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 29, 2026
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6G Devices

HORIZON JU Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 29, 2026
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Collection, Generation and Validation of Datasets suitable for training AI Models for 6G Networks and for AIaaS

HORIZON JU Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 29, 2026
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SNS Operations and Output optimisation

HORIZON JU Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 29, 2026
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SNS experimental infrastructure

HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 29, 2026
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Submarine Cable Repair Capacities – Pilot Works

CEF Infrastructure Projects

Budget:€20 000 000
Deadline:May 6, 2026
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Preparatory work for counselling structures to support mobile migrant labour

PPPA Project Grants

Budget:€1 200 000
Deadline:May 6, 2026
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RFCS Project Grants

Budget:€50 000 000
Deadline:May 6, 2026
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RFCS Project Grants

Budget:€35 000 000
Deadline:May 6, 2026
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RFCS-2026-Steel-Big Tickets under the Clean Industrial Deal

RFCS Project Grants

Budget:€50 000 000
Deadline:May 6, 2026
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RIA Global call according to SRIA 2026

HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€50 000 000
Deadline:May 7, 2026
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IA Global call according to SRIA 2026

HORIZON JU Innovation Actions

Budget:€40 000 000
Deadline:May 7, 2026
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EIC 2026 Pathfinder Open

HORIZON EIC Grants

Budget:€166 039 670
Deadline:May 12, 2026
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Operational stakeholders’ group to support the deployment of Clean Aviation aircraft concepts and technologies

HORIZON JU Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€329 500 000
Deadline:May 19, 2026
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Key Technologies for Loads Control Lidar for Ultra-efficient SMR aircraft

HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€329 500 000
Deadline:May 19, 2026
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Full Scale Exercises

UCPM Project Grants

Budget:€4 500 000
Deadline:May 19, 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.