HUBAZUL
PENICHE
Peniche, Portugal
#Aquaculture
#Blue Biotechnology
#Food Innovation
SmartOcean is an infrastructure dedicated to innovation in the blue economy, created to bring science, industry and entrepreneurship closer together.
It offers conditions for developing, testing and validating solutions in areas such as aquaculture, marine biotechnology and seafood innovation, combining work spaces, collaboration and training.
The infrastructure is designed to support start-ups, companies and open innovation projects, facilitating the transfer of knowledge and technology into solutions with market application.
Areas of Expertise
Hub Azul Peniche works to develop, test and validate solutions for the blue economy, with a special focus on:
BLUE BIOTECHNOLOGY
Utilisation of marine resources and bioprospecting in the Atlantic coastal environment.
FOOD INNOVATION
Innovation in the fish and seafood value chain and the circular blue bioeconomy.
SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE
Pilot schemes for aquaculture and experimental production, with specialist technical support.
BLUE ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
Restoration of marine and coastal habitats using nature-based solutions and the enhancement of natural capital.
SMART FISHING
Digitalisation, selectivity and decision support for safer, more efficient and more sustainable fishing.
SUSTAINABLE BLUE TOURISM
Maritime, coastal and regenerative initiatives aimed at enhancing the value of the region.
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Infrastructure and Services
Pilot Systems
Testing and scaling solutions
Marine Biotechnology
Development of blue applications
Food Technology
Validation of new products
R&D laboratories
Support for applied experimentation
Innovation Spaces
Collaboration between teams and projects
Training and Capacity Building
Technical skills for the sector
LOCATION
Located in Peniche, SmartOcean benefits from direct access to the sea and coastal ecosystems, proximity to scientific institutions and strategic links to Lisbon and the European market.
Its location offers ideal conditions for testing and validating solutions in a real marine environment.
GALLERY
Do you have a solution to develop and test?
Test, validate and scale solutions for the blue economy with support for innovation and development.