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COLUMBUS - Monitoring, Managing and Transferring Marine and Maritime Knowledge for Sustainable Blue Growth

Objective

We are standing at the dawn of a century that will be largely affected by how we as a society are able to manage our oceans and their resources. Marine and Maritime Research has a critical role to play in developing our understanding of the seas and advance technology so that we can develop their economic potential in a sustainable manner.

The COLUMBUS project intends to capitalise on the EC’s significant research by ensuring accessibility and uptake of research Knowledge Outputs by end-users (policy, industry, science and wider society). COLUMBUS will ensure measurable value creation from research investments contributing to sustainable Blue Growth within the timeframe of the project.

Adopting proven methodologies and building on significant past work, COLUMBUS will first identify end-user needs and priorities. It will then set about identifying and collecting “Knowledge Outputs” from past and current EC projects. Rigorous analysis will take place to identify specific applications and end-users. Transfer will be achieved and measured through tailor-made knowledge transfer. All knowledge collected will be made accessible the pre-existing Marine Knowledge Gate.
To achieve the above, COLUMBUS has brought together a multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder team representing all aspects of the research value chain from funding agencies to end-users. Key strategic initiatives and networks further strengthen and provide a strong vehicle for project legacy. A network of 9 Competence Nodes, each with a “Knowledge Fellow” and support team across Europe will provide the necessary critical mass (470pm of effort) to ensure full thematic and spatial coverage.
COLUMBUS will also carry out strategic actions to enhance the visibility and impact of research to stakeholders and European Citizen’s. Furthermore working with funding agencies and stakeholders, COLUMBUS will examine the feasibility of improved systems and processes to ensure measurable value creation from research.

Call for proposal

H2020-BG-2014-2015

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Sub call

H2020-BG-2014-1

Coordinator

BORD IASCAIGH MHARA
Net EU contribution
€ 72 250,00
Address
Crofton Road
Dun Laoghaire Co Dublin
Ireland

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Region
Ireland Eastern and Midland Dublin
Activity type
Other
Other funding
€ 0,00

Participants (26)

AQUA TT UETP COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
Ireland
Net EU contribution
€ 619 233,78
Address
Pleasants Street Olympic House
8 Dublin

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SME

The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.

Yes
Region
Ireland Eastern and Midland Dublin
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
FUNDACAO EUROCEAN
Portugal
Net EU contribution
€ 291 516,25
Address
Avenida Dom Carlos I 126-2
1249 074 Lisboa

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Region
Continente Área Metropolitana de Lisboa Área Metropolitana de Lisboa
Activity type
Other
Other funding
€ 0,00
DANMARKS TEKNISKE UNIVERSITET
Denmark
Net EU contribution
€ 192 312,50
Address
Anker Engelunds Vej 101
2800 Kongens Lyngby

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Region
Danmark Hovedstaden Københavns omegn
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 0,00
FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM JULICH GMBH
Germany
Net EU contribution
€ 284 250,00
Address
Wilhelm Johnen Strasse
52428 Julich

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Region
Nordrhein-Westfalen Köln Düren
Activity type
Research Organisations
Other funding
€ 0,00
MARINE SOUTH EAST LIMITED
United Kingdom
Net EU contribution
€ 272 687,50
Address
Venture Road 2 Science Park
SO16 7NP Southampton

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Region
South East (England) Hampshire and Isle of Wight Central Hampshire
Activity type
Research Organisations
Other funding
€ 0,00
PANAGIOTIS CHRISTOFILOGIANNIS - IOANA TAVLA
Greece
Net EU contribution
€ 155 562,50
Address
Papagou Leoforos 143
15773 Zografou

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SME

The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.

Yes
Region
Κεντρικός Τομέας Αθηνών Aττική Αττική
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
BLUEWISE MARINE LIMITED
Ireland
Net EU contribution
€ 63 993,13
Address
Dublin Road
H91DCH9 Galway

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Region
Ireland Northern and Western West
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
CONSORCIO PARA EL DISENO, CONSTRUCCION, EQUIPAMIENTO Y EXPLOTACION DE LA PLATAFORMA OCEANICA DE CANARIAS
Spain
Net EU contribution
€ 49 000,00
Address
Carretera De Taliarte
35200 Telde

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Region
Canarias Canarias Gran Canaria
Activity type
Public bodies (excluding Research Organisations and Secondary or Higher Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
SOCIEDAD PARA EL FOMENTO DE LA INNOVACION TECNOLOGICA S.L. - INNOVATEC
Spain
Net EU contribution
€ 65 562,50
Address
Ronda De Valdecarrizo 41b
28760 Tres Cantos

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SME

The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.

Yes
Region
Comunidad de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid Madrid
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
VLAAMS INSTITUUT VOOR DE ZEE
Belgium
Net EU contribution
€ 61 384,38
Address
Jacobsenstraat 1
8400 Oostende

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Region
Vlaams Gewest Prov. West-Vlaanderen Arr. Oostende
Activity type
Research Organisations
Other funding
€ 0,00
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
United Kingdom
Net EU contribution
€ 69 470,00
Address
Area 1a, Nobel House, Smith Square 17
SW1P 3JR London

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Region
London Inner London — West Westminster
Activity type
Public bodies (excluding Research Organisations and Secondary or Higher Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
EUROGOOS
Belgium
Net EU contribution
€ 113 375,00
Address
Rue Vautier 29
1050 Bruxelles

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Region
Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/ Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad
Activity type
Other
Other funding
€ 0,00
CENTRO TECNOLOGICO DEL MAR - FUNDACION CETMAR
Spain
Net EU contribution
€ 296 412,50
Address
Rua De Eduardo Cabello
36208 Vigo

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Region
Galicia Pontevedra
Activity type
Research Organisations
Other funding
€ 0,00
AQUATERA LIMITED
United Kingdom
Net EU contribution
€ 160 312,50
Address
Old Academy Business Centre
KW16 3AW Stromness

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SME

The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.

Yes
Region
Highlands and Islands Orkney Islands
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
SEASCAPE CONSULTANTS LTD
United Kingdom
Net EU contribution
€ 214 803,13
Address
The Old Stable Church Lane
SO51 0HN Romsey Awbridge

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SME

The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.

Yes
Region
South East (England) Hampshire and Isle of Wight Central Hampshire
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
EUROPEAN COUNCIL FOR MARITIME APPLIED R&D
Belgium
Net EU contribution
€ 95 125,00
Address
Marie De Bourgognestraat 52-54 3de Verdiep
1000 Brussel

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Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/ Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad
Activity type
Research Organisations
Other funding
€ 0,00
EUROPEAN AQUACULTURE SOCIETY
Belgium
Net EU contribution
€ 54 459,81
Address
Slijkensesteenweg 4
8400 Oostende

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Region
Vlaams Gewest Prov. West-Vlaanderen Arr. Oostende
Activity type
Other
Other funding
€ 0,00
SORBONNE UNIVERSITE

Participation ended

France
Net EU contribution
€ 73 751,96
Address
21 Rue De L'ecole De Medecine
75006 Paris
Region
Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 0,00
Third-party

Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. The entity carries out work under the conditions laid down in the Grant Agreement, supplies goods or provides services for the action, but did not sign the Grant Agreement. A third party abides by the rules applicable to its related participant under the Grant Agreement with regard to eligibility of costs and control of expenditure.

CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS

Participation ended

France
Net EU contribution
€ 22 227,43
Address
Rue Michel Ange 3
75794 Paris
Region
Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris
Activity type
Research Organisations
Other funding
€ 0,00
UNITED KINGDOM RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
United Kingdom
Net EU contribution
€ 125 000,00
Address
Polaris House North Star Avenue
SN2 1FL Swindon

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Region
South West (England) Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area Swindon
Activity type
Research Organisations
Other funding
€ 0,00
MARITIME DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Denmark
Net EU contribution
€ 74 865,63
Address
Amaliegade 33b
1256 Kobenhavn

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Region
Danmark Hovedstaden Byen København
Activity type
Other
Other funding
€ 0,00
SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA MER
France
Net EU contribution
€ 177 000,00
Address
Boulevard Sainte Beuve
62203 Boulogne Sur Mer

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Region
Hauts-de-France Nord-Pas de Calais Pas-de-Calais
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
NORGES TEKNISK-NATURVITENSKAPELIGE UNIVERSITET NTNU
Norway
Net EU contribution
€ 65 525,00
Address
Hogskoleringen 1
7491 Trondheim

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Region
Norge Trøndelag Trøndelag
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 0,00
UNITATEA EXECUTIVA PENTRU FINANTAREA INVATAMANTULUI SUPERIOR A CERCETARII DEZVOLTARII SI INOVARII
Romania
Net EU contribution
€ 31 625,00
Address
Str D I Mendeleev 21-25
010362 Bucuresti

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Region
Macroregiunea Trei Bucureşti-Ilfov Bucureşti
Activity type
Research Organisations
Other funding
€ 0,00
FORSCHUNGSVEREINIGUNG SCHIFFBAU UNDMEERESTECHNIK E.V.
Germany
Net EU contribution
€ 235 187,50
Address
Steinhoft 11
20459 Hamburg

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SME

The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.

Yes
Region
Hamburg Hamburg Hamburg
Activity type
Research Organisations
Other funding
€ 0,00
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE EXPLORATION OF THE SEA
Denmark
Net EU contribution
€ 60 595,00
Address
H C Andersens Boulevard 44-46
1553 Kobenhavn V

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Region
Danmark Hovedstaden Byen København
Activity type
Research Organisations
Other funding
€ 0,00