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Green and Resilient Harbours

Funds two €5.5–5.95M projects that turn ports into cleaner, circular and climate-resilient hubs for ocean and waters recovery.

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Ports sit where cities, industry, rivers and seas meet, so they can either concentrate pollution and ecological pressure or become powerful demonstration sites for restoration and resilience. This topic funds projects that test and scale systemic solutions in both coastal and inland ports.

Each project must demonstrate in at least four ports, one in each of the four basin groups: Atlantic and Arc

An Innovation Action demonstrating systemic solutions for green, circular and resilient coastal and inland harbours. Projects must demonstrate in at least four ports across the Atlantic and Arctic, Mediterranean, Baltic and North Sea, and Danube/Black Sea basins; restore ecosystems, reduce pollution, improve biodiversity and resource management, and strengthen resilience to floods, drought, sea-level rise and extreme weather. Port authorities and public administrations should lead local implementation strategies, with knowledge transfer, assistance to smaller ports and associated-region replication.

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.21 Sept 2027
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.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€11.9M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-MISS-2027-03-OCEAN-03Source: ec.europa.eu