I3-4-SEAWEED

About

The I3-4-SEAWEED project, funded by the EU, offers a competitive grant opportunity of €1.8 million aimed at supporting innovative startups and SMEs in the seaweed sector, providing funding, training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to enhance product testing and technological advancements in various applications related to seaweed production and biotechnology.

Benefits

• Up to €60,000 in funding available
• Total funding of €1.8 million to support up to 30 projects
• Selected teams receive training, mentorship, online webinars, and networking opportunities
• Opportunity to participate in innovation showcase events organized by I3-4-SEAWEED alliance

Eligibility Criteria

• Must achieve Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL6)
• Applicants must be located in specific regions of 18 EU member states
• Focus areas include aquaculture innovation, seaweed-based meat alternatives, cosmetics, agricultural biostimulants, seaweed-based food products, and digital twin technology in offshore aquaculture