Erasmus+ features several actions of relevance to Blue Economy sectors, such as strengthening cooperation between industry and education, and promoting adult learning and mobility of students, trainees, volunteers and trainers.
Geographical Coverage: European
Budget:
The 2018 budget is expected to reach EUR 2.7 billion
Sector of Activity:
Research & innovation
other
Other Sector of Activity:
Socio-economic science and humanities; Blue Growth; Maritime Technology
Our aim is to contribute to greater harmony between people and the planet. We fund in two areas:
- managing habitats
- protecting the seas.
We will also consider applications for work in the UK Overseas Territories.
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
Allocation of fund as follows:
- Arts 25%
- Environment 25%
- Welfare 50%
Applicants must have an income over £100,000
The Renewable Energy Investment Fund (REIF) provides financial assistance for projects that will:
• Deliver energy from a renewable source, reduce the cost of renewable energy or provide key solutions for renewable energy generation
• Provide benefit to the economy of Scotland
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
Priority will be given to projects which require investment levels above £400,000 (the upper limit of the existing District Heating Loan Scheme)
SMART: SCOTLAND provides grants to Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) based in Scotland. The grant helps you undertake technical feasibility studies and research and development (R&D) projects that have a commercial endpoint.
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
Feasibility studies must last between 6 and 18 months, and the maximum grant is £100,000
R&D projects must last between 6 and 36 months, and the maximum grant is £600,000
The Scottish Recycling Fund is operated by Zero Waste Scotland, in partnership with Scottish Enterprise, to develop key sorting, repair and reprocessing capacity for eligible waste materials, and additional remanufacturing capacity in Scotland.
Geographical Coverage: NationalSector of Activity: