This year, 3 calls for proposals will be launched under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund to foster blue growth across Europe. Focus areas are: Education, Research and Innovation.
 
With a budget of over 7,5M€, the 3 calls 'Blue careers', 'Blue labs' and 'Blue technology' will help enhancing career opportunities in the maritime economy, stimulating the creativity of young researchers and setting up partnerships to bring research results to the market in promising blue growth technology areas. The calls will be open to all sea basins surrounding the EU coasts and will target a wide range of stakeholders of the blue economy.
 
The launch event will be opened by Karmenu Vella (tbc), Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. The launch of these three calls represents a concrete step to implement the "Communication from the Commission: Innovation in the Blue Economy: realising the potential of our seas and oceans for jobs and growth".
 
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