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The Hub Azul Portugal Network, in conjunction with Fórum Oceano, was highlighted as a benchmark example in the European Blue Economy during BlueInvest Day, the leading European event dedicated to investment, innovation and competitiveness in the blue sector.
Recognition of the Portuguese model
In the panel ‘Boosting Competitiveness and Private Investment in the EU Blue Economy’, moderated by Daniel Cedola (Partner at PwC), the Hub Azul Portugal model was recognised for its integrated and results-oriented approach.
Michael W., from Planet Ocean Fund, highlighted the relevance of the Portuguese strategy, advocating its replication in other countries as a way to accelerate private investment and competitiveness in the Blue Economy. This view was reinforced by Andreea Strachinescu, from the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE), who highlighted Portugal as a success story with potential for adaptation on a European scale.
Innovation, investment and competitiveness
This recognition represents a particularly important moment for Portugal and for the work carried out by the Portugal Blue Hub Network in promoting innovation, investment and competitiveness within the Blue Economy.
The panel also featured contributions from:
- Olivier Raybaud, SWEN Capital Partners;
- Rosario Ruiloba, Unseenlabs.
The interventions reinforced the importance of collaborative models, effective public policies and innovative financing mechanisms to consolidate the Blue Economy as an engine for sustainable growth in Europe.
The Blue Economy as an engine for sustainable growth
With this recognition at BlueInvest Day, the Blue Hub Portugal Network consolidates its role as a strategic platform for the development of the Blue Economy, helping to position the sector as an engine for sustainable growth, innovation and value creation on a European scale.
This international recognition reinforces the Blue Hub Portugal Network’s ambition to continue to lead, together with national and European partners, the construction of a more resilient, competitive and sustainable Blue Economy.