iMERMAID Open Call 1
The iMERMAID project has launched Open Call 1 to involve Associated Regions in demonstrating innovative solutions for chemical pollution in the Mediterranean. This call seeks regional and local public authorities in EU Member States and Associated Regions to propose use cases that align with iMERMAID's objectives, demonstrating feasibility, replicability, and scalability. Key Details: Funding: €400,000 total, with €100,000 per application. Support Duration: 9 months. Benefits: €100,000 grant per project. Technical assistance for roadmap and project preparation. Pairing with iMERMAID use-cases for hands-on learning. Post-program support for project sustainability. Eligibility: Local and regional authorities from Mediterranean-associated regions outside the iMERMAID consortium. Eligible countries include Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Egypt, Israel, Libya, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, Moldova, North Macedonia, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, and Turkey. Timeline: Application Period: Opens June 2024. Deadline: 17th September 2024. Evaluation: September-October 2024. Contracting: November 2024. Project Implementation: December 2024 - August 2025. Application Process: Download Open Call documents. Read guidelines. Describe the project using the iMERMAID Proposal Template. Submit the online application form on the F6S platform with a completed project PDF. Supported Activities: Contaminant removal. Pollutant monitoring. Remediation actions. Defining regional pollutants and actions. Dissemination and communication of results. The initiative aims to prevent, monitor, and remediate chemical pollution, building capacity to restore water ecosystems. More information at: Open Call 1 – iMERMAID