TASC-RestoreMed Open Call

APPLY BY MAY 27, 2026 and READ MORE here: https://tascrestoremed.eu/open-call/

The TASC-RestoreMed Open Call’s programme overall objective is to strongly contribute to the Mission Ocean Phase 2 (upscaling and deployment) through transformative change, applying the Blue Doughnut concept in the Mediterranean Basin.

Programme’s Objectives:

1. Demonstrate measurable, verifiable and ambitious progress towards reaching one of several objectives and targets3 of the EU Mission “Restore our Seas and Waters by 2030”1 : Focus of this Call - Mediterranean Basin:

a. Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity, in line with the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030.

b. Prevent and eliminate pollution of our ocean, seas and waters, in line with the EU Action Plan Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil.

c. Make the sustainable blue economy carbon-neutral and circular, in line with the proposed European Climate Law and the comprehensive vision outlined in the Sustainable Blue Economy Strategy

2. Mobilise and engage Communities of actors through active support designed to accelerate the progress to achieve the Mission objectives and targets.

3. Increase readiness at local level to deploy at a scale innovative solution addressing at least one of the above Mission Ocean three targets through leveraging of resources and investments from communities of relevant actors.

What we offer?

•Financial Support: TASC-RestoreMed manages a Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) programme of €8 million.

•Support Model: The programme offers a wide range of Technical Assistance activities, summarized in the RestoreMedTOOLS, focusing on business/impact case development, policy/legislation analysis, access to funding, and impact assessment.

What are the types of this Open Call?

This Open Call presents two distinct types, each targeting a different stage of the transformative change required by the Mission.

•Type A: Community-Led Actions (CLA): projects driving the scale-up and deployment of existing research and innovations solutions in the Mediterranean basin. Total funding: €7 million

•Type B: Transition Agenda Development (TAD): projects dedicated to creating strategic regional and local Agendas and Governance Roadmaps for the Mediterranean basin that will pave the way for a future deployment of solutions. Total funding: €1 million

What we expect?

All selected projects, regardless of type, must contribute to the overarching TASC-RestoreMed and Mission Ocean goals:

• Blue Doughnut Integration: Ensure the project concept balances ecological requirements (planetary boundaries) with societal needs (social foundation).

• Mobilisation and Engagement: Actively engage Communities of actors through effective support to accelerate progress towards Mission targets.

• Leveraging Investment: Position themselves to attract external and follow-up funding, leveraging FSTP grants to drive long-term investment.

APPLY BY MAY 27, 2026 and READ MORE here: https://tascrestoremed.eu/open-call/