Join us in Crete for INNOVABLUE – Building the future INNOVABLE Community for the sustainable Blue Economy

On October 23rd, 2025, the city of Heraklion, Crete, Greece, will host the INNOVABLUE Crete Workshop, a high-level event aimed at co-creating the future of the INNOVABLE innovation community and advancing the Sustainable Blue Economy in the ADRION region.

As part of the ongoing INNOVABLUE project, this workshop brings together policymakers, business support organizations, researchers, startups, SMEs, and innovation leaders to strengthen transnational collaboration, shape innovation policy, and align efforts across emerging technologies and regulatory frameworks.

Learn more about the project: https://innovablue.interreg-ipa-adrion.eu/

Why attend?

INNOVABLUE Crete is a unique opportunity to:

• Co-create the roadmap for the evolution of the INNOVABLE innovation community.
• Engage in a multi-stakeholder discussion on funding, policy alignment, and innovation for the Blue Economy.
• Discover and discuss innovative solutions driving sustainability in marine and maritime sectors.

Event details

• Title: INNOVABLUE Crete Workshop – Building the Future INNOVABLE Community for the Sustainable Blue Economy
• Date: October 23rd, 2025
• Time: 9:00 – 15:00
• Location: Heraklion, Crete, Greece (exact venue to be shared upon registration)
  
• Agenda: [LINK]

Whether you’re part of government, academia, the private sector, or a supporting institution, your contribution is vital to shaping the next phase of the INNOVABLUE initiative and strengthening innovation ecosystems across the Adriatic-Ionian region.

Registration is now open – confirm your participation and help define the path forward for a more sustainable and inclusive Blue Economy by registering using the form below.

Further details on logistics, venue, and accommodation options will be sent following your registration.

We look forward to welcoming you to Crete!
Let’s co-create a smarter, greener, and more collaborative Blue Economy together.