The European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) call aims to improve scientific knowledge to support fisheries management decisions. The project should help enhance the science basis of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) by addressing various themes such as better use of scientific data, improving cooperation between scientists and the fisheries sector, and assessing the impact of fisheries on marine ecosystems. Proposals must include measurable results and describe how they will contribute to fisheries management, particularly in the context of climate change and other emerging challenges. Projects should also promote collaboration between scientists and the fisheries industry and improve scientific data collection and management. The call focuses on developing new methodologies, improving models, expanding databases, and refining scientific advice formats.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for the CFAs: Improving Scientific Knowledge to Strengthen the Science-Basis are:
- The applicant must be an SME as defined by the EU.
- The company must be established in one of the eligible countries (refer to the official guide for a full list).
- The business should be a member of a cluster organization registered on the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP).
- The applicant must not request more than €60,000 across all CircInWater lump sum schemes.
- All project partners in collaborative projects must meet the above criteria.
Benefits
The benefits of the CircInWater Internationalisation Lump Sum 2nd round are:
- SMEs can receive up to €2,000 for eligible internationalisation activities.
- The grant covers travel, accommodation, registration, and exhibition costs related to international events.
- It offers the opportunity to expand business operations into the North American market (Canada and USA).
- Selected SMEs gain exposure at international fairs and meet-the-buyer events focused on agrifood and energy-intensive industries.
- This support aids businesses in establishing connections and growing their international presence.
Application process
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| Theme | : Scientific Field |
| Applicant Country | : Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden |
| For more information | : European |
