Green, circular and resilient harbours
Horizon Europe · HORIZON-MISS-2027-03-OCEAN-03
Funds the testing and upscaling of innovative solutions that cut pollution, restore ecosystems and increase climate resilience in ports.
This call is announced but not open yet. Dates and conditions can still change.
What is this call about?
The call funds innovation actions that test and scale up solutions for cleaner, more circular and more climate-resilient ports across four European sea and river basins. Participation of public bodies managing port authorities and their communities as consortium partners is strongly encouraged.
What does this call fund?
Scope
The topic accelerates innovative solutions in ports to meet the objectives of the Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters, in line with EU legislation on industrial emissions, water, marine strategy, waste, maritime spatial planning and nature restoration. It covers coastal and inland ports of any activity type and size.
What projects should do
- Test, deploy and upscale solutions to restore port ecosystems and reduce pollution, and monitor their effectiveness.
- Bring together ports, local stakeholders, authorities, researchers and industry to develop local implementation strategies, for example on renewable energy, alternative fuels, circular economy, nature-based solutions or adaptation to sea level rise.
- Share knowledge within and between ports, for example through summer schools, twinning and living labs.
- Help smaller ports through targeted assistance and capacity building.
- Seek synergies with other EU, national and regional programmes and private investors.
Demonstration and replication
Demonstration activities take place in at least 4 ports, one in each of the four basins: Atlantic and Arctic, Mediterranean, Baltic and North Sea, and Danube River basin including the Black Sea. Projects engage at least 4 associated regions, share results with them and provide technical assistance; financial support to third parties is possible.
Expected outcomes
Measurable progress towards the Mission targets, more port cities and authorities taking action, greater resilience to extreme weather and better knowledge sharing between ports. Activities are expected to reach TRL 6 to 8 by the end of the project.
What are the key facts?
- Topic budget
- €11,900,000
- Minimum amount per project
- €5,500,000
- Maximum amount per project
- €5,950,000
- Call code
- HORIZON-MISS-2027-03-OCEAN-03
- Programme
- Horizon Europe
- Funder
- European Union, Horizon Europe (Restore our Ocean and Waters Mission)
- Expected number of projects
- 2
Who can apply for this call?
- Demonstration activities are expected to take place in at least 4 ports, one in each of the four sea and river basins.
- Strong involvement of public administrations and port managing authorities is expected; participation of public bodies managing port authorities as consortium partners is strongly encouraged.
- Projects are expected to engage at least 4 associated regions, represented by local or regional port authorities or public bodies.
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When is the deadline?
21 September 2027 (320 days)
21 September 2027 (single-stage)
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Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal and the official call documents. Official call page Last updated 6 October 2026.