Applications Invited for Pure Ocean Challenges 2025

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About the Organization

Pure Ocean is an international endowment fund based in Marseille and Lorient. Its main mission is to mobilize civil society in order to support ambitious and innovative scientific projects for the protection of biodiversity and fragile marine ecosystems.

Through an international call for projects, then an analysis carried out by the five eminent researchers who make up the scientific committee, Pure Ocean selects projects with a strong innovative dimension, whether technological, ecological or social.

About the Grant

Pure Ocean Challenges

• Understanding marine pollution and combating its origins
• Protecting biodiversity and restoring degraded marine ecosystems
• Strengthening the resilience of marine ecosystems and the people who depend on them in the face of climate change
• Improving our knowledge of the ocean-system

This year, a special attention will be given to projects:

• Developing marine conservation initiatives managed by local communities and indigenous peoples
• Exploring nature-based solutions for the preservation of blue carbon ecosystems
• Operating in key oceanic areas : the French littoral, Middle East/Asia and Africa coasts

Amount granted

• Selected projects will receive up to €40,000/year (average €25,000/year), for a duration of one to two years, at the discretion of our Scientific Committee.
• A two-year project can therefore receive a maximum of €80,000 and support for certain projects can be renewed.

Eligibility

• The project must address one or more Pure Ocean Challenges.
• We seek out and support projects in all regions of the world.
• There is no age limit, but candidates in the early stages of their career are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Only non-profit organizations (NGOs, universities, research institutes) can apply and receive funding.The project can however include a collaboration with organizations from the private sector (companies, startups, etc.).
• Applicants must clearly outline their co-financing opportunities in their budget, as well as a minimum operating budget in the event that Pure Ocean is unable to grant the full amount requested.

How to Apply

Apply!

• Complete in English.
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• If you have any questions, please contact. Charlie: science@pure-ocean.org.
• Phase 1 closes on October 1st, 23:59 CET.

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