More than 25 CIIMAR projects funded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology
CIIMAR has seen more than half of its projects approved in FCT’s latest call for IC&DT projects.
Newsletter #10
2 May 2025
FRESH OF THE PRESS!
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
PhD Scholarships – FCT 2025
Programme
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Deadline
16/04/2025
Who can Apply
Prospective PhD students (Portuguese & international), in all scientific fields, interested in academic or industry collaboration.
Details
Types of Scholarships: National (fully in Portugal)/Mixed (partially abroad, max. 24 months).
Funding Lines: General Line: Research in academic institutions/Specific Line: Collaboration with companies, hospitals, or public/private entities.
Eligibility: must be enrolled or eligible for a PhD doctoral programme. Mixed scholarships require residency in Portugal. Previous FCT PhD scholarship holders are not eligible. Apply via: FCT portal.
FROM IDEAS TO BUSINESS
Climate Launchpad
Programme
Competition
Deadline
04/05/2025
Who can Apply
Innovators, startups and teams working with green business ideas.
Details
"ClimateLaunchpad: The Green Business Ideas Competition" offers a Boot Camp, Coaching and Pitch sessions that will help fast-track your ideas with environmental impact into a rock-solid plan.
You will pitch during your National Final and Regional Finals, top teams will go to the Global Grand Final in Vienna, Austria.
2025 themes: Adaptation & Resilience; Blue Economy; Circular Economies; Clean Energy; Food Systems; Sustainable Mobility; Urban Solutions; The Next Big Thing.
Blue Economy Acceleration
Programme
Acceleration Program
Deadline
18/05/2025
Who can Apply
Senior researchers, PhD students, starting entrepreneurs, and SMEs working on innovative TRL 3-7 blue economy solutions, structured projects, or ideas after the first successful tests in a controlled environment.
Details
BGI presents the Blue Economy Acceleration, a cutting-edge, 3-stage online innovation program tailored for early-stage entrepreneurs and researchers that aims to transform blue bio-based technologies into market-ready ventures.
Focus Areas: Nutrient Upcycling & Circularity; Fish Welfare Monitoring; Efficient Hydro(bio)ponic Systems; Sustainable Packaging; Microalgal Biomass Utilization; Digitalization & Automation. Prize Pool of €2,500
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LEVEL UP YOUR SKILLS
WHAT'S NEW OUT THERE?
WORKSHOP
Ocean Hackathon® 17-19 de outubro novembro, Peniche – Portugal
SMOOTH SAILING: SAFETY FIRST!
Safety Reminder
Regular laboratory safety training is essential to minimizing accidents and hazardous exposures. A well-informed team is a safer team.
