The first open call for iMERMAID, an EU-funded project under the EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters, is launched! iMERMAID Open Call #1 will provide €400 000 to up to four successful applications from associated regions. The beneficiaries will receive funding and technical advisory services to prepare roadmaps, plans, and projects aimed to prevent, eliminate, and remediate pollution from chemicals, addressing possible barriers and showing the feasibility of implementing iMERMAID innovative solutions. The call is open to local and/or regional authorities from an ‘associated region’. The maximum amount to be granted to each “associated region” is EUR 100,000.

Brief overview:

• iMERMAID grants up to €100K per project
• For local and regional authorities
• To prepare roadmaps, plans, and projects aimed to prevent, eliminate, and remediate pollution from chemicals of emerging concern (CoEC), addressing possible barriers and showing the feasibility of implementing the iMERMAID innovative solutions
• Receive access to technical advisory services
• Pairing with an internal iMERMAID use-case
• 9 months support programme
• Apply on F6S until September 17, at 5 pm CET
• Join the info webinar on July 16, at 10.00 am CEST
• Find out more on the iMERMAID website