Mar 2030 launches contest for sustainable blue economy in Algarve

The initiative aims to support the development of fishing and aquaculture communities in the coastal region of Barlavento Algarvio.

Image of a fishing net with colorful fish, in front of an Algarvian fishing port at dawn.
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Image of a fishing net with colorful fish, in front of an Algarvian fishing port at dawn.

The Mar 2030 Program has launched a contest to support the development of a sustainable blue economy in the fishing and aquaculture communities of Barlavento Algarvio.

The Notice MAR2030-2026-26 aims to support the implementation of the Local Development Strategy of Barlavento Algarvio, promoting the sustainable development of its fishing and aquaculture communities.
Actions covered by this notice include entrepreneurship, employment, economic development, stakeholder capacity building, heritage preservation, environmental sustainability, scientific and technological innovation, collaborative partnerships, socio-cultural development, and valorization of endogenous products.
Any entity, individual or collective, from the public, cooperative, social, or private sector, with or without profit, within the geographical area of Barlavento do Algarve, can apply.
The application period will take place on the Balcão dos Fundos until 18:00 on December 30, 2026.
Based on information from the official source: Portugal 2030 (25/09/2026)