A Maltese company with expertise in marine biology is looking for partnering opportunities to join consortia for H2020 Europe funded proposals in the area of blue economy and sustainable tourism.

Short summary A team of marine biologists based in Malta with an interest in marine mammal and reptile research would like to join consortia that are planning to submit proposals for EU funding in the area of blue economy, marine eco-systems and eco-tourism. Upcoming calls such as HORIZON-MISS-2023-OCEAN-01 are of interest.

Full description Following the successful setting up of a cooperative that deals with whale watching and environmental education in Italy, the co-founder set up base in Malta and established a similar company. Originally the Maltese company started as an educational entity organising various sustainable and educational marine spotting boat experiences around the Maltese islands for various groups including schools to teach them about the different cetaceans, turtles and seabirds surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Their main speciality is related to dolphin watching and turtle sighting. Given the qualification experience of the founder and colleagues, the company started to carry out various research projects and scientific studies. Amongst other work, they are involved in developing the long-term monitoring strategy for marine mammals and marine reptiles in Maltese waters and have carried out scientific surveys to study the relations between fisheries and dolphins. They have been awarded local funding from the University's business incubator to continue growing their company. They have participated in a number of EU funded projects and would like to continue growing their network internationally by joining other consortia that are seeking EU funding in upcoming calls such as HORIZON-MISS-2023-OCEAN-01 call or HORIZON-CL6-2023-BIODIV-01.

Advantages and innovations

• Highly qualified staff having marine biology related qualifications having years of on-site experience and research.
• Have experience as partners in other EU funded projects.
• Follow an international Code of conduct to approach the animals, thus minimising our impact, respecting nature and the ecosystem.

Technical Specification or Expertise Sought Research entity/SME/University that is acting as a Lead/Partner in preparing a proposal for EU funding in the area of blue economy, marine eco-systems and eco-tourism and is searching for other partners to join the consortium
Contact / source: NEXT EEN Widgets (europa.eu)