Financial support
Open Calls for Proposals: Financial Support for Social Economy SMEs in the Blue Economy Sector
Application for the first Living Lab in Málaga, Spain, under BLUEDOTS project is now closed.
From January 22 to April 4 2025, we opened the first Call for Proposals for Financial Support targeting Social Economy SMEs and enabling organizations in the blue sector across Europe.
This initiative is designed to foster the digital transformation of operations within the blue economy, driving a transition toward smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive business models.
Key details of the Open Call
- Application Period: 22 January 2025 – 4 April 2025 (17:00 CET)
- Eligibility: Social Economy SMEs and enabling organisations active in the blue economy sector in Europe.
- Selected Beneficiaries: Up to 250 organisations will be chosen to participate in the BLUEDOTS Financial Facility Programme.
Financial Support:
Beneficiaries will receive up to €800 per organization (covering expenses for up to two people) to support their travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs.
Capacity Building Event
Selected participants will attend a two-day transnational capacity-building event on 22–23 May 2025 in Malaga, Andalusia (Spain).
This event will provide:
- Opportunities to exchange knowledge with international experts, SMEs, and enabling organizations.
- Insights into integrating digital-social innovation principles into blue economy operations.
- Practical workshops and networking opportunities.
This Call is part of the BLUEDOTS project’s mission to empower social economy actors in the blue sector to embrace digital innovation, accelerating the shift toward a sustainable and inclusive blue economy.
Don’t miss the chance to enhance your organization’s capabilities and join a network of forward-thinking blue economy actors across Europe.
Together, let’s shape the future of the blue economy!
