New biotechnologies for environmental remediation (RIA)

This call is aimed to projects that include research and innovation for efficient and low cost remediation strategies using microorganisms by means of (bio-)electrochemical systems, or alternate systems that require minimum or zero external energy or chemicals. The work should ensure that an acceptable performance for field applications can be attained. Remediation should cover hydrocarbons and their derivatives, metals, nutrients, antibiotics or micropollutants. Moreover, the system developed should remove different contaminants, including complex mixtures, the remediation time should be accelerated and it should work with mixed microbial communities. The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU up to EUR 5 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts.
Deadline: 
Wednesday, 25 April, 2018 - 17:00
Geographical Coverage: European
Budget: 
As described in guidance
Sector of Activity:
Protection of habitats
Research & innovation
other
Other Sector of Activity: 
Socio-economic science and humanities; International cooperation; Blue Growth