The Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) launches the RECONNECT Open Call for Greek SMEs operating in, or planning to enter, the fisheries, aquaculture, and Crafts / Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) sectors.
The call is part of the RECONNECT project – Creative Crafts for Industrial Symbiosis in Blue Economy Sectors, which aims to promote circular economy solutions and industrial symbiosis in the Mediterranean. The project supports the recovery and reuse of waste, residues, and by-products from fisheries and aquaculture, transforming them into high-value bio-based materials for the craft sector.
Through the RECONNECT Open Call, selected SMEs will gain access to:
· AI-powered tools to identify circular opportunities
· Business and innovation support services
· Cross-sector and international matchmaking
· Transnational pitching opportunities
· Expert coaching for circular innovation
RECONNECT is a Thematic Project funded by the Interreg Euro-MED Programme, contributing to Mission 1: Strengthening an Innovative Sustainable Economy.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must:
· Be an SME operating in or planning to enter the fisheries, aquaculture, or Crafts / CCI sectors
· Be legally established in Greece
· Submit the application in English
Start-ups and individual legally established businesses are encouraged to apply.
Key Dates
Call Launch: 6 March 2026
Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
Selected SMEs will be notified after the evaluation process.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via Google Forms:
Fisheries & Aquaculture SMEs
https://forms.gle/di5rY2mvZbe3eajT8
Crafts / CCI SMEs
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftsiTcI2xYGguviUVHqeMwfpPbmXApYnSRqp-Zyg2DuYOMnw/viewform
Applicants are encouraged to consult the full Open Call document before applying (available in English and Greek).
For questions regarding this Invitation, contact us at the following addresses: fotopoulou@kinno.eu, kouletsos@certh.gr
