Save the Date | DIH InnovaMare Innovation Competition

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The DIH InnovaMare Innovation Competition is a high-intensity innovation contest designed for innovators and researchers aiming to develop market-ready project proposals in the Blue Economy. The event supports the transformation of cross-border challenges identified within the DIH InnovaMare project into viable and fundable solutions. The competition is designed to foster cooperation between SMEs, start-ups, researchers, and graduate students, encouraging the development of innovative […]

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2025 – transformative year – an overview of results and achievements

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2025 was a transformative year for DIH Innovamare in which ideas turned into action, partnerships into impact, and innovation into real-world change for our seas, coastlines, communities, and industries. As the leading regional hub dedicated to advancing marine and maritime technologies, we strengthened our international network, accelerated breakthrough innovations, and brought the blue economy closer […]

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EARLY BIRD OFFER – ADRIA TECH ŠIBENIK TECHNOLOGY PARK

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Up to 50% off + 2 months free use! ADRIA TECH Šibenik Technology Park opens its doors in February 2026 and invites entrepreneurs, startups, and innovation teams to take advantage of a limited “Early Bird” offer available until 31 January 2026. What the offer includes: 50% discount on all office and coworking spaces during the […]

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LEAP TO BLUE: Opportunities and Services for the SMEs in the Blue Economy

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The regional workshop “LEAP TO BLUE: Opportunities and Services for SMEs in the Blue Economy” will take place on 15 January 2026, at the main campus of the University of Trieste. The event is designed to introduce the LEAP TO BLUE project, with a focus on its main pillars, thematic domains, and the voucher scheme […]

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Successful study visit in Zadar and Šibenik

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The DIH InnovaMare and MareSkill projects, co-financed by the Interreg Italy–Croatia 2021–2027 Programme, successfully organised a two-day study visit on 4–5 December 2025 in Zadar and Šibenik, Croatia. The event gathered partners from Croatia and Italy, along with representatives from businesses, research institutions, educational organisations, and public stakeholders. The programme focused on strengthening cross-border cooperation, […]

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EIT WATER LAUNCHED: NEW INNOVATION COMMUNITY TO TACKLE EUROPE’S WATER CHALLENGES

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Source: EIT Europa Budapest, 11 November 2025 – The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has chosen the winning consortium that will lead EIT Water, the new Knowledge and Innovation Community in the Water, Marine and Maritime sectors and ecosystems. This marks a major step towards securing the continent’s water future, and to deliver […]

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Study Visits – DIH InnovaMare & MareSkill Projects

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 We are pleased to invite you to participate in a study visit to leading stakeholders in the blue economy sector, organized within the framework of the DIH InnovaMare and MareSkill projects, co-financed by the Interreg Italy–Croatia 2021–2027 Programme. The study visit is organized by the Croatian Chamber of Economy, the lead partner of the DIH […]

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European leaders in ocean autonomy join forces: EUROCEAN network established

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Europe’s leading environments for ocean technology and drone innovation are joining forces through the launch of EUROCEAN, a new European network initiated by Ocean Autonomy Cluster (Norway) together with DronePort Rotterdam (The Netherlands), The Intelligent Transportation Systems Lab  – Smart Move (Greece), and Innovamare (Croatia). EUROCEAN connects leading test arenas and innovation ecosystems, creating the foundation for shared European capability in ocean autonomy. […]

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Awareness event on digital and green transition through voucher scheme

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As part of the LEAP TO BLUE – Unleash the Potential for Joint Transition in the Blue Economy project, an Awareness event on digital and green transition through voucher scheme will take place on 4 December 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in Zadar, organized by the project coordinator, the University of Zadar. About the Project The LEAP TO BLUE project […]

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How innovative technologies can improve your business at sea and along the coast – free Tech4Blue workshop in Šibenik

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Do you want to improve your business through innovative technologies and gain skills that open up new opportunities? Join us at the free Tech4Blue workshop – Practical Solutions for a Smarter Coast, where you will discover how drones and modern technologies can make your work faster, safer, and more competitive. Location: Ruđer Bošković Institute – Martinska Station, […]

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