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Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) Call 2026
Call for proposals expected to launch mid-September 2026 at the latest; final confirmation of participation and national conditions to be provided then.
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The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) is a transnational Horizon Europe call co-funded by NWO for Dutch applicants participating in international consortia. The call addresses four strategic areas: blue economy sustainability, digital and ecosystem-based sea-use management, sustainable marine bioresources, and coastal community resilience. Researchers and institutions based in the Netherlands are eligible to join multinational teams, with full eligibility criteria and national conditions to be confirmed at call launch.
Details
| Funder | NWO |
| Consortium | Required — transnational consortium; NWO funds Dutch applicants within a broader European partnership call (SBEP) |
| Next round | 2026-09 |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
Transnational Horizon Europe partnership call covering four priority areas: sustainability/strategic autonomy in blue economy sectors, digital/ecosystem-based sea-use management, sustainable blue bioresources, and coastal community resilience. NWO funds applicants based in the Netherlands only. Full national conditions to be confirmed at call launch in mid-September 2026.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers and institutions based in the Netherlands
- •Teams willing to lead or co-lead transnational consortium partnerships
- •Projects addressing blue economy sectors, marine science, sustainable bioresources, or coastal adaptation
- •Applicants with interdisciplinary or cross-sectoral expertise in ocean sustainability
Key Dates
- •Call launch expected mid-September 2026 (NWO to confirm final date and conditions)
- •Transnational consortium participation required
- •Project scope and duration to be confirmed at call launch
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Consortium composition is mandatory, begin building European partnerships early; NWO national conditions will be published in September and may affect Dutch participant roles and co-funding shares.
- ✓Four priority areas are fixed (sustainability/strategic autonomy, digital/ecosystem management, bioresources, coastal resilience); align your project narrative clearly to one or more of these to strengthen the proposal.
- ✓Watch for the full national conditions at call launch; NWO eligibility thresholds, cost models, and match-funding rules differ between NWO and mainstream Horizon Europe calls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Call 2026?
SBEP is a transnational Horizon Europe partnership call co-funded by NWO. It supports research in blue economy sustainability, marine management, and coastal resilience through multinational consortia; Dutch applicants are eligible to participate.
Is consortium membership required for the SBEP Call 2026?
Yes, transnational consortium participation is a mandatory requirement. Dutch applicants must join or lead international teams across eligible European countries.
When is the SBEP Call 2026 deadline?
The call is expected to launch in mid-September 2026, with final dates and national conditions to be confirmed by NWO at that time.
What are the four priority areas of the SBEP Call 2026?
The priority areas are sustainability and strategic autonomy in blue economy sectors, digital and ecosystem-based sea-use management, sustainable blue bioresources, and coastal community resilience.
Who is eligible to apply to the SBEP Call 2026 from the Netherlands?
Researchers and institutions based in the Netherlands are eligible as participants in transnational consortia; full national eligibility criteria will be confirmed when the call opens in mid-September 2026.
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