Strategic Cooperation between CallMEBLUE and MEDBAN

On 18 March 2025, CALLMEBLUE (Cluster Alliance Med Blue) and MedBAN (Mediterranean Blue Acceleration Network) formalized their collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Strategic Cooperation.

This agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening synergies between these maritime cluster initiatives, both of whom are committed to fostering sustainable innovation and advancing the Blue Economy across the Mediterranean region through supporting sustainable blue startups and SMEs

The MoU was signed during the MedBAN Final Conference 2025, a key event bringing together stakeholders from across the blue economy ecosystem. The agreement establishes a framework for long-term cooperation, facilitating the exchange of knowledge, best practices, and support services for SMEs in the sector.

The document was officially signed by Ruben Eiras, Secretary General of Fórum Oceano (Lead partner of MedBAN) and Lidia Rossi, Managing Director, ForMare – Polo Nazionale per lo Shipping (Lead partner of CallmeBLUE).

Together, CallmeBLUE and MedBAN are committed to driving innovation, digitalization, and resilience in the blue economy, supporting SMEs, and fostering strategic partnerships for a more sustainable future.

WestMED support
Both initiatives have been and are actively supported by the WestMED Initiative. Not only through WestMED’s Maritime Cluster Alliance, but also  ongoing with Stephanie Vella (WestMED’s National Hub Malta), being an official MedBAN ambassador and Lorella Ciutti (WestMED’s National Hub Portugal), being MedBAN’s project coordinator.

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