This presentation will inform you on EC funding calls, currently open and forthcoming, planned until the end of 2023 and early 2024. The calls will be pre-screened as of highest potential interest for EABA members and their related activities. Aside from Horizon Europe calls, other funding programmes will be targeted and different examples of recently funded projects will be presented. Commission adopted the Communication ‘Towards a strong and sustainable EU algae sector’, a pioneering initiative to unlock the potential of algae in the European Union. The Communication proposes 23 actions to create opportunities for the industry to help it grow into a robust, sustainable and regenerative sector capable of meeting the growing EU demand. The EU is one of the biggest importers of seaweed products globally, and the demand is expected to reach €9 billion in 2030, especially in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and energy production.
