On Tuesday, January 28th, Unioncamere del Veneto, a key partner in the DIH InnovaMare Project, hosted the second brainstorming session in a series focused on exploring innovative digital marine technologies for blue growth. This session, conducted online was designed to address the theme of technology transfer in the context of sustainable marine practices and blue growth.
The event was held within the framework of the DIH InnovaMare Project, funded by the Interreg Italy – Croatia 2021-2027 Program, and aimed at building innovative capacities and fostering collaboration across the blue economy sector.
Speakers:
- Prof. Eleonora Di Maria, Department of Economics and Business Science, University of Padua
- Dr. Federico Novembrini, Knowledge Share
The session began with a brief introduction, followed by two main presentations:
- Technology Transfer in Blue Growth – An exploration of the opportunities and challenges related to transferring technologies within the marine sector to foster sustainable development and blue growth.
- Knowledge Share Platform – Dr. Federico Novembrini presented this tool, designed to support the access to and sharing of technologies, patents, and spin-offs for fostering collaboration and innovation in the blue economy.
Following the presentations, an interactive discussion took place, focusing on practical and strategic insights into technology transfer. Key topics included:
- Methods for identifying developed technologies.
- The role of spin-offs in driving innovation.
- Strategies for establishing technological partnerships.
- Processes for implementing effective technology transfer in the marine and blue growth sectors.
The session was attended by professionals and stakeholders interested in the intersection of technology transfer and blue growth, contributing actively to discussions and exchanging knowledge on how to advance sustainable solutions.
Key Outcomes:
The session provided participants with valuable insights into the technology transfer process within the context of blue growth. It also highlighted the tools available through the Knowledge Share platform, fostering future collaboration among research entities, technology developers, and businesses in the marine sector.
Conclusion:
The event was successful in promoting valuable exchanges on the topic of technology transfer and offered attendees practical insights into accessing and sharing innovative technologies to support blue growth.
Participants received certificates of attendance, acknowledging their involvement in this important event.
The DIH InnovaMare Project continues to create platforms for collaboration and innovation, encouraging participants to engage with new technologies and solutions for the marine and blue economy.
