LEAP TO BLUE DIGITAL TOOLS

Connect, collaborate, access voucher scheme and track your progress

The LEAP TO BLUE Digital Tools support SMEs throught their project journey, from finding the right partner to accessing voucher opportunities, submitting application, receiving services from approved service providers and monitoring activities, results and impact.

Use the tools to develop partnerships, access voucher apportunities and follow the implementation of supported activities.

ABOUT LEAP TO BLUE

Building a stronger, smarter and more connected blue economy

LEAP TO BLUE addresses key challenges faced by SMEs in the Italian and Croatian blue economy, from adopting advanced technologies and accessing innovation resources to developing the skills required for the digital and green transition.

Through stronger cross-border cooperation, the project aims to support more than 150 SMEs in adopting innovative processes and technologies, developing new partnerships and creating opportunities for sustainable growth.

The project combines capacity building, matchmaking and a voucher scheme to help SMEs turn business and innovation needs into concrete actions, while contributing to a long-term support model for the blue economy ecosystem.

OFFICIAL PROJECT WEBSITE

Project at glance

1 - Sustainable growth in the blue economy
SO 1.2 - Skills for smart specialization
2025 - 2028 Project duration
€ 6.107.240 Total budget
6 partners 3 from Italy, 3 from Croatia

Key focus areas:

  • Digital and green skills
  • Cross-border cooperation
  • Innovation and technology adoption
  • SME partnerships and networking
  • Access to specialised services
  • Sustainable long-term growth
HOW IT WORKS

From knowledge to partnership and implementation

LEAP TO BLUE uses an integrated support model that combines capacity building, matchmaking and financial support to help SMEs turn business and innovation needs into concrete actions.

Capacity Building

Targeted workshops help SMEs and relevant stakeholders strengthen the digital and green skills needed to respond to technological and market challenges.

Matchmaking

B2B networking activities connect SMEs with potential partners, service providers and innovation actors across Italy and Croatia.

Voucher Scheme

Vouchers enable SME partnerships to access specialised services delivered by approved providers, supporting innovation, growth and market expansion.