Open Call for Proposals: Financial Support for Social Economy SMEs in the Blue Economy Sector


Open Call for Proposals: Financial Support for Social Economy SMEs in the Blue Economy Sector
Tuesday, April 1, 2025

BLUEDOTS Project opened an application for the first Living Lab in Málaga, Spain, two-day transnational capacity-building event under BLUEDOTS project.

The Open Call for Proposals for Financial Support is 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 this call:

Application deadline: 4 April 2024 (17:00 CET)

Elegibility: 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.

Visit the below link to read the application guidelines and further details.

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