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Horizon Europe Cluster 6 — Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Bioremediation for Polluted European Waters

Funds biotechnology and monitoring tools that remove persistent contaminants from marine, freshwater and groundwater systems.

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Persistent contaminants accumulate across connected water, soil and seabed systems, creating long-term risks for ecosystems and people. Prevention remains important, but public authorities also need effective ways to treat pollution that is already present.

Research must develop life-science and biotechnology approaches to decontaminate or bioremediate marine waters, surface waters and groundwate

Research must develop life-science and biotechnology approaches to decontaminate or bioremediate marine waters, surface waters and groundwater. It should address complex pollutant mixtures and transformation products, with emphasis on PFAS, antimicrobial substances and microplastics, while improving monitoring and management tools.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€23M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Source: ec.europa.eu