Pre-proposal submissions are open until November 17, 2025.

Opportunities for the internationalization of research from Espírito Santo continue to expand. On Tuesday (October 30), the Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e Inovação do Espírito Santo (Fapes) announced its participation in the 3rd Joint Transnational Call: Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership 2025-2026, through the National Council of State Research Support Foundations (Confap), under the European research and innovation program Horizon Europe.

The call focuses on “Digitalization and innovation for resilient marine ecosystems, companies, and communities to strengthen the competitiveness of the European Union’s blue economy”. It is part of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) and involves the participation and co-funding of 38 funding agencies from 28 countries and the European Union.

The objective is to support transnational research and innovation projects, lasting 36 months, addressing one of five priority areas:

1. Digital Twins of the Oceans at sub-basin scale;

2. Transition of blue economy sectors and development of coexistence and multi-use marine infrastructure;

3. Climate-smart marine spatial planning and management at regional level;

4. Blue bioresources, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, and new bio-based products;

5. Resilient coastal communities and businesses.

In Espírito Santo, Fapes will support one project with a maximum value of €40,000, funded by the State Fund for Science and Technology (Funcitec). Financial support through Fapes will follow the eligible items outlined in Resolution CCAF 309/2022.

Eligibility

According to Fapes guidelines, project applicants must hold a doctoral degree, serve as the project coordinator, and be actively engaged in research, development, or innovation activities at higher education or research institutions located in Espírito Santo.

• Detailed guidelines can be accessed here.

Submission Information

• Proposals must be submitted via the international call platform: click here.

• The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership provides a platform to search for international partners: click here.

• Fapes-specific guidelines for participation: click here.

Call Schedule

• Pre-proposals deadline: November 17, 2025

• Full proposals deadline: June 17, 2026

More Information

• Questions about the call: internacional.confap@gmail.com

• Questions about Fapes guidelines: parcerias@fapes.es.gov.br

Informative Webinar

An informative webinar will be held on October 6, at 9:00 AM (Brasília time) to present general information about the call. To participate, click here to register.

With information provided by Confap

Press Contact:
Fapes Communication Office
Samantha Nepomuceno | Igor Gonçalves
+55 (27) 3636-1867 | 3636-1858
comunicacao@fapes.es.gov.br