Open call to acceleration programme in digital technologies for Blue Economy projects

The ADT4Blue project, launched a new Call for submissions to an acceleration programme in digital technologies. This initiative is designed to accelerate innovation and sustainability in the Blue Economy through the adoption of Advanced Digital Technologies.

The Call is open to innovative SMEs, entrepreneurs, individuals and startups developing digital and sustainable solutions within key sectors of the Blue Economy. ADT4Blue aims to support early-stage companies in developing and scaling impactful technologies across the Atlantic regions. Applicants based in Europe or an EU associated country are welcomed.

Key Benefits of Participation
Selected participants will gain access to tailored training sessions and entrepreneurship workshops, personalised mentorship from industry experts, access to a wide network of stakeholders and strategic partners and guidance on business model development and market entry.

The call presents 11 innovation challenges across the 8 strategic Blue Economy domains:

Coastal and Tourism Solutions
Communication
Data Analytics
Port Activities
Ocean Renewable Energies
Maritime Transports
Aquaculture and Fisheries
Ocean Monitoring, Conservation and Marine Ecosystem Protection

About ADT4Blue
Started the 1st September 2023, ADT4Blue is a 3-year project co-financed by The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) – Interreg Atlantic Programme and run by a consortium of 13 partners from Spain, Portugal, France and Ireland

Deadline for Submission: July 28th, 2025
Evaluation and Selection: September 2025
Programme implementation start: Q4 2025

For more nformation, visit the ADT4Blue website