Circularity of seafood supply chain

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Opens for applications on 2027-02-09. A European Commission call for proposals. Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Measurable improvements in the competitiveness and increased environmental sustainability of the EU’s fisheries and/or aquaculture sectors by integrating circular economy principles; Minimized and better managed waste products derived from fisheries and/or aquaculture sectors as well as improved reutilization and reduction of by-products; Reduced existing barriers preventing the implementation and development of circular principles in seafood chains, such as the cost of advanced processing technologies, regulatory hurdles, lack of collaboration across the different seafood supply chain actors or limited market demand and acceptance; Measurable socio-economic benefits for local stakeholders and communities involved in the seafood processing chain. Scope: Proposals under this topic are expected to show how activities and results will contribute to achieve Mission objective 2 - prevent and eliminate pollution of marine and freshwaters and Mission objective 3 – Sustainable, carbon-neutral and circular blue economy. The goal is to improve the competitiveness of the European seafood in

Who can apply

Usually organisations in EU member states and associated countries, often in a consortium. Some calls are open to partners from other countries. Check the call conditions.

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