by Beatriz Lopes | Aug 7, 2024 | News
Construction of the Smart Ocean Open Labs building has begun in Peniche, marking a significant step forward for innovation and sustainability in Portugal's blue economy. The self-consecration ceremony took place on 19 July, symbolising the ongoing commitment to sustainable development. This cutting-edge project will create a space dedicated to research, development and incubation of start-ups focussed on the sea and marine resources.
by Beatriz Lopes | Jul 30, 2024 | News
The eight Calls for Proposals from the Blue Fund have been published for the hubs to be financed by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), with a total allocation of €84 million, to be completed by the end of 2025. The beneficiaries will establish innovation and...
by Beatriz Lopes | Jul 29, 2024 | News
In the context of the World Ocean Summit & Expo 2024, Hub Azul Portugal featured prominently, presenting itself as a leader in the discussion about the future of the blue economy and funding opportunities for sustainable projects. The event, held at the Lisbon Congress Centre, brought together experts, investors and representatives of the blue sector to explore innovations and strategies in financing the blue economy.
by Beatriz Lopes | Jul 29, 2024 | News
On 30 and 31 January, the Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar of the Polytechnic of Leiria (IPL) in Peniche hosted the most recent meeting of the Blue Hub Network. The event was attended by representatives of the network's various hubs.
During the meeting, each hub presented its project and business strategy, offering a detailed overview of its initiatives. The meeting included a series of workshops focused on knowledge sharing, innovation strategies, internationalisation and communication.
by Beatriz Lopes | Jul 29, 2024 | News
The Blue Wink-E 2023 Conference, organised by B2E - CoLAB for the Blue Bioeconomy, brought together experts and industry leaders to debate innovative financing strategies, highlighting the importance of sustainability in the blue bioeconomy. The event, held at the Infante D. Henrique Auditorium in Matosinhos, dealt extensively with the topic of “How to Finance the Blue Bioeconomy”.
