Events
22 May - HUB AZUL DEALROOM IGNITION EVENT
The digital platform that connects startups and entrepreneurs to investors, companies and institutions in the Blue Economy sector is coming!
Leveraging the power of digital connectivity and collaboration, the HUB AZUL DEALROOM has the potential to revolutionize the Blue Economy by promoting responsible management of ocean resources and at the same time, drive economic growth and innovation with matchmaking suggestions with impact.
With the confirmed presence of Mr. Secretary of State of the Sea, José Maria Costa, this important event will also celebrate the signing of important collaboration protocols between Fórum Oceano and Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Porto de Lisboa Administration, Startup Portugal and Katapult Ocean, with a view to the development of the DEALROOM BLUE HUB platform and the Azul Hub innovation ecosystem.
EVENT:
– 22 May 2023 | 15.00
– Maritime Station of Alcântara | Port of Lisbon
31 July - CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW TEST CENTER OF THE LEIXÕES BLUE HUB - POLO 1
Presentation event of the specifications
On July 31, at 5 pm, the Cruise Terminal of the Port of Leixões receives the event of presentation and launch of the Specifications for the contract in design-construction of the Oceanic Basin Hub Azul de Leixões – Polo 1.
Hub Azul Leixões – Polo I (HAL) is one of the eight poles that integrates the Hub Azul Portugal network and emerges as an initiative of a consortium led by INESC Institute of Systems and Computer Engineering (INESCTEC)with the participation of the Interdisciplinary Center for Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR), the Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering (INEGI Driving Science & Innovation), the Ocean Forum, the Administration of the Ports of the Douro, Leixões and Viana do Castelo (APDL) and the Municipality of Matosinhos (CMM).
This scientific infrastructure, which is specifically located in a port area, will make it possible to remedy the insufficiency of test zones in the relevant environment in the country by strengthening the development and testing capabilities of ocean technologies in favour of a blue economy, more decarbonised and sustainable in the context of opportunities arising from climate and digital transitions at international level.
AGENDA OF THE EVENT
17:00 – Reception Desk
17h20 – Hub Azul de Leixões – Polo 1:
– Vision and importance of this infrastructure, by prof. José Manuel Mendonça (Chairman of INESCTEC, representing the consortium Hub Azul Leixões)
– The concept of the work, by Eng. Domingos Moreira (CEO of VE Concept)
– The main legal aspects of the competition, by Dr. Rita Barros (Legal Support of INESCTEC)
Q&A
18h00 – Reception of the Hub Azul in the Logistics platform of APDL, by Eng. João Neves (President of APDL)
18h10 – Reception of the Hub Azul in the city of Matosinhos, by Dr. Luísa Salgueiro (Mayor of Matosinhos)
18h20 – The importance of the Blue Hub in the Sea Economy, by the Secretary of State for the Sea, José Maria Costa
Hub Azul is a project financed with public funds from the PRR – Recovery and Resilience Plan, with a view to boosting the Blue Economy in Portugal.
Visit the website: https://hubazulleixoes.com/