On 13th May2025 the french national event “Journée D'information: Financements Européens Mer & Maritime” happened in Brest and online which counted with 32 participants.
The event was a great opportunity to recall EC funding opportunities and the associated mechanisms to support cooperation in the Sea Basin under the pillars of the Atlantic Strategy, the objectives of the Mission Ocean & Waters and the SBEP.
It was also interesting to have the opportunity to share views and experience in project submission and to call for national engagement to consider leadership or partnership for the new batch of funding opportunities under Horizon Europe such as cluster 6.
The event recalled the national strategy for the Blue Economy and the joint actions between the Ministries in charge of the research and the sea to support national stakeholders in achieving the nested goals from EU to local level of the various frames for a sustainable and regenerative blue economy.
As next steps, it was identified the need to answer national stakeholders demand in matter of project development; ensure connection with national event for West Med and supporting, promoting the next ASCP meeting and the call for awards.
