Supporting innovation and sustainability through European projects

EMBRC contributes to European and international projects through Horizon Europe, the European Commission's funding programme for research and innovation ; and Interreg, one of the key instruments of the European Union for finding innovative and sustainable solutions to face regional development challenges.

Diverse in scope and country involvement, these projects aim to enhance EMBRC activities, notably strengthen collaboration with similar European organisations ('research infrastructures'), implement good practices for the management of marine living resources, provide high-level research services to support science and boost the blue economy to tackle global societal challenges. 

These projects provide an opportunity to develop joint activities as well as to enhance knowledge-sharing in view of optimising scientific research in Europe and beyond.

Current projects
DOORS: Developing Optimal and Open Research Support for the Black Sea
PROJECT
DOORS, an EU-funded initiative, aligns with the Black Sea Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) to address challenges and foster Blue Growth in this unique marine basin. By harmonizing research, supporting start-ups, and shaping policy, DOORS aims to transform obstacles into opportunities, ensuring a prosperous and sustainable future for the Black Sea region.
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BlueRemediomics: Harnessing the marine microbiome for novel sustainable biogenics and ecosystem services
PROJECT
The EU-funded BlueRemediomics project aims to unlock the vast potential of marine microbiomes for sustainable ecosystem services and biodiscovery. Using advanced technologies, it aims to understand the composition, interactions, and functions of marine microbes. BlueRemediomics will develop bioinformatics platforms, innovative culturomics, and high-throughput screening tools to identify natural products. It promotes responsible exploitation, equitable access, and ocean literacy while fostering aquaculture and ecosystem health.
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BIOcean5D: Marine biodiversity assessment and prediction across spatial, temporal and human scales
PROJECT
BIOcean5D is a collaborative effort among European institutions to explore marine biodiversity comprehensively. With cutting-edge technologies and extensive research, it aims to understand and preserve marine ecosystems amidst rapid changes in the Anthropocene era. This initiative will generate valuable data, inform ecological theories, develop indicators of ecosystem health, and foster sustainable management of oceans.
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ANERIS: operAtional seNsing lifE technologies for maRIne ecosystemS
PROJECT
ANERIS, funded by the EU, designs Operational Marine Biology to systematically measure ocean life. It combines advanced tools like genomics, bio-optics, and participatory sciences. Through innovation and collaboration, it supports academia, industry, governments, civil society, and research infrastructures, promising enhanced observational systems and innovative life-sensing technologies.
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AgroSERV: Integrated SERvices supporting a sustainable AGROecological transition.
PROJECT
AgroServ, an EU-funded initiative, pioneers a holistic approach to understand and address challenges in agriculture. By integrating diverse stakeholders and employing transdisciplinary research, it aims to foster resilient and sustainable agroecological systems across Europe. Through living labs, data ecosystems, and community building, AgroServ strives to empower farmers and researchers alike, ensuring impactful insights for evidence-based policymaking and long-term sustainability.
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eDNAqua-Plan: supporting aquatic biodiversity monitoring systems
PROJECT
eDNAqua-Plan seeks to gather information on aquatic monitoring projects, assessing standardization efforts, and evaluating the feasibility of creating a FAIR-based digital ecosystem for eDNA repositories and a dynamic species reference library to support future biodiversity monitoring initiatives in marine and freshwater ecosystems.
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Atlantic ECOsystems assessment, forecasting & sustainability
PROJECT
The EU-funded AtlantECO project aims to develop and apply a novel, unifying framework that provides knowledge-based resources for a better understanding and management of the Atlantic Ocean and its ecosystem services. Focus areas include: microbiomes, plastic and the plastisphere, and seascape connectivity.
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Completed projects
EOSC Future: ERIC Forum Implementation project
PROJECT
The EU-funded Future project aims to strengthen coordination and collaboration among European Research Infrastructure Consortia (ERICs). It supports networking, events, training, and policy engagement to enhance ERICs' role and identity, fostering best practices and addressing shared challenges in research infrastructure management.
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ERIC Forum Implementation Project
PROJECT
The ERIC Forum Implementation Project is a Horizon 2020 project which brings together 20 established European Research Infrastructure Consortia (ERICs) and 3 ERICs in preparation to strengthen their coordination and enhance their collaborations. The strategic approach of the ERIC Forum will contribute to address critical challenges and develop best practices.
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How to involve EMBRC?

We can be involved in projects in different capacities: 

  1. As a partner (one or more work packages)

    For project inquiries, please contact our Project Manager.
     
  2. As a provider of research services (short-term needs or long-term support) 

    Check with our Access Officer which services are available and how they can be incorporated into projects.