About
HZ University of Applied Sciences is a practice-oriented university located in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, with a strong focus on applied research and knowledge development. Through its research centres, HZ works closely with businesses, governments and societal organisations as a knowledge partner on real-world challenges, particularly in the delta region. By combining education, research and professional practice, HZ supports innovation and evidence-based decision-making in fields such as water, energy, tourism and technology, with clear societal and regional impact.
Mission: Adaptation to Climate Change
HORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-01: National Adaptation Hubs - Bringing together the national level with the engaged regional and local levels (multi-level governance)HORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-02:Actionable solutions for climate adaptation to the knowledge of the regions and local authoritiesHORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-03: Standardising and supporting climate services to serve climate adaptationHORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-04: Bridging the gap between disaster risk management and climate adaptationHORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-05: Demonstrating solutions to protect and preserve cultural heritage from the impacts of climate changeHORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-06: Improving climate resilience of inland waterways, their surroundings and related water infrastructures
Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030
HORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-01: Large-scale demonstration for mapping the distribution and condition of marine habitats to implement the Nature Restoration RegulationHORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-02: Addressing aquatic pollution and biodiversity loss through nature positive solutions in the land-sea connectionHORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-03: By fishers, for fishers: co-management of marine and freshwaters ecosystems and resourcesHORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-04: Towards a European network of ocean technology testing sitesHORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-05: Regional (sea-basins) components of the EU Digital Twin Ocean