2nd Call for Associated Regions

A-AAGORA is looking for 7 “Associated Regions” to join the project and thus contribute to the achievement of the EU Mission to Rescue our Ocean and Waters.

With a financial support of to 70 000€, and ranging the 4 reference basins (Atlantic-Arctic, Baltic, Mediterranean, Danube & Black Sea), A-AAGORA expects to select at least 1 region for each basin, and at least 2 for the Atlantic-Arctic basin.

Read the guide for applicants and submit your application bellow

Guide for Applicants
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Applicants’ Demonstration Activities should focus on at least one of the restoration activities using a Living Lab Approach

WHAT A-AAGORA OFFERS

  • A Living Lab Approach to Solve Real World Challenges
  • Knowledge Transfer
  • Engagement with Local Partners and Communities
  • Technical Assistance for Capacity Building for Ecosystem-based Management
  • Enable opportunities for matchmaking with potential funders, investors and philanthropists

WHAT A-AAGORA EXPECTS

  • Participation in Workshops and Training Activities
  • Co-develop Blueprints and Business Plans for Upscaling the Nature-based Solutions
  • Engage with Local Communities for an Ecosystem-based Management approach
  • Test and give feedback on the solutions developed by the demo sites

31st January 2024

Open call Lunch

20th March 2024

Submissions deadline

31st March 2024

Selected Regions Announcement

May 2024

Project Implementation

31st May 2026

Project End

For any questions, reach out to us at cesam-a_aagora@ua.pt

A-AAGORA Associated Regions must be part of the Member States, overseas and Associated Countries to the Horizon Europe Programme. Countries that are part from the A-AAGORA consortium cannot participate: Portugal, Ireland, Norway, France, Germany, United Kingdom Romania, and Finland.

1 Associated Countries https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_horizon-euratom_en.pdf

Eligible beneficiaries for this call are local and/or regional organisations based on the eligible countries. Project lead by local and/or regional authorities will be prioritized, and in any case, projects must include a local/regional authority.

All required information is available in the ‘Guide for Applicants’ document. You can find it here.

  • Participation in workshops and training activities.
  • Co-develop blueprints and business plans for upscaling the Nature-based solutions.
  • Engage with local communities for an Ecosystem-based Management approach.
  • Test and give feedback on the solutions developed by the A-AAGORA demonstrators.