Dear all, The Horizon Europe Ocean Science matchmaking event is scheduled for February 3, 2026. The virtual event allows you to meet possible collaborators to form a consortium. Registration deadline is January 26; please register herehttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/horizon-europe-advancing-ocean-science-matchmaking-event-tickets-1980183582400?aff=oddtdtcreator before the deadline. Let me know if you have any questions. Best regards, Sadia
________________________________ From: Horizon Europe HorizonEurope@umanitoba.ca Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 5:03 PM Cc: Horizon Europe HorizonEurope@umanitoba.ca Subject: Advancing Ocean Science Horizon Europe Matchmaking Event - February 3
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If you are interested in applying to Horizon Europe and looking for partners to join or form a consortium, here is an opportunity to virtually meet potential collaborators:
Advancing Ocean Science Matchmaking Event – February 3, 2026
This online matchmaking event for Horizon Europe Cluster 6https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-9-food-bioeconomy-natural-resources-agriculture-and-environment_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment) and the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters”https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-12-missions_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf will bring together researchers and innovators from Canada, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, and Portugal to form new collaborations and share expertise in ocean science. Featured topics will include sustainable fisheries, aquatic pollution, biodiversity, and conservation.
The event will begin with the host nations highlighting their research priorities and capacities relating to ocean science. Following this, participants will be invited to join breakout rooms for the matchmaking session where there will be opportunities to highlight your expertise and hear from potential partners. Please register herehttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/horizon-europe-advancing-ocean-science-matchmaking-event-tickets-1980183582400?aff=oddtdtcreator as soon as possible; registration closes January 26.
Date: February 3, 2026
Time: 9am to 11am CST
Platform: MS Teams
If you plan to pitch, please register by January 21, specifying your preferred breakout room, and including a 200-word summary of your pitch with your registration.
Breakout Room 1: Sustainable Fisheries and Resource Management
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-08: Advancing basic knowledge and developing tools for sustainable management of key migratory fish species
HORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-03: By fishers, for fishers: co-management of marine and freshwaters ecosystems and resources
Breakout Room 2: Aquatic Pollution and Underwater Noise
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01: Toward a comprehensive assessment of the disturbance of marine ecosystems by anthropogenic underwater noise HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01-two-stage: Decontaminate and bioremediate aquatic pollution
HORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-02: Addressing aquatic pollution and biodiversity loss through nature positive solutions from source to sea
Breakout Room 3
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-03: Pushing the frontier of knowledge and conservation action for deep sea ecosystems
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-04: Ensuring continuous effectiveness of protected areas in conserving habitats and species while facing intensifying drivers of biodiversity loss
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01-two-stage: Living labs for co-creating solutions for the restoration of ecosystems
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-02-two-stage: Open topic: Uncovering the causes of specific species’ rapid decline and exploring actionable solutions
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-03-two-stage: Unlocking the potential of citizen action for nature protection and restoration
Hosted by Canada’s National Contact Points Network, in collaboration with Iceland, Ireland, Norway, and Portugal
Major Projects Office
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University of Manitoba
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