Open call – Survey for identification of challenges in blue economy sectors

The purpose of this Open Call is to identify challenges from different sectors in blue economy sectors that can be addressed by innovative marine technologies with aim to have less negative impact on Adriatic Sea. Contributions of stakeholders will help shape future initiatives and technological developments that promote sustainability, innovation, and resilience in our marine environments. Each organization can apply 2 challenges maximum.

Key stakeholders are the ones from traditional and emerging blue economy sectors including public companies, ports, local and regional authorities to identify the challenges.

The Open Call is implemented within the scope of the project Cross-border digital innovation Hub for innovative marine technology – DIH InnovaMare, which is financed by the Interreg Italy – Croatia 2021-2027 cross-border cooperation program aimed at expanding the cross-border innovation ecosystem (the DIH) established as part of the InnovaMare strategic project.

The general objective of project DIH InnovaMare is to become a leader at a cross-border and community level in strengthening research capabilities and promoting technology transfer for the development of innovative marine technologies, which will enable digital and green transformation for a sustainable blue economy in the Adriatic Sea.

Partners:

• Croatian Chamber of Economy (CCE) (Croatia) – Lead partner;
• Apulia Regional Agency for Technology and Innovation (ARTI) – Italy
• University of Zadar (UNIZD) – Croatia
• Wireless and More SRL (W&M) – Italy
• Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) – Croatia
• National Research Council of Italy (CNR) – Italy
• Šibenik Knin County (SKC) – Croatia
• Regional Union of the Chambers of Commerce of Veneto Region (UCV)

Open Call Guidelines are available HERE.