The 2018 Annual Report on the EU Blue Economy aims to describe the scope and size of the blue economy in the European Union, creating a baseline to support policymakers and stakeholders in the quest for sustainable development of oceans, seas and coastal resources. The report describes the current statusContinue Reading
Bluetech Accelerator is an open innovation program connecting talented startups with key players in the sector to create a pioneering ecosystem of innovation and business acceleration for the Blue Economy sector. The first edition focuses on Ports and Shipping 4.0. Portugal launched the program Bluetech Accelerator on as a startupContinue Reading
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million to develop solutions that tackle the environmental crisis of plastic pollution in the world’s oceans. Competition closes: Wednesday 13 March 2019 12:00pm Up to £1 million of grant funding and £1 million of private investment is available toContinue Reading
Banking on the sustainable blue economy – How to accelerate impact-oriented investments in Blue Growth, is a session that will take place on 2019-01-30 at the European Parliament. The blue economy is changing rapidly. Traditional activities such as transport, fishing and shipbuilding still employ over 5 million people but theContinue Reading
BlueInvest, the high-profile event from the European Commission to promote investment in the ocean economy, has set foot in Malta today. The concept is tried and tested: 20 innovative companies pitch for the hand – and wallet – of a jury of investors. And as their projects are all aboutContinue Reading
Regional Stakeholder Seminar On Blue Economy Following the 2018 Burgas Ministerial Declaration towards a Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea, the Facility for Blue Growth is pleased to announce the Regional stakeholder seminar on blue economy. The seminar will take place on 19 March 2019 in Istanbul, Turkey. TheContinue Reading
The 2018 Economic report of the EU Aquaculture Sector shows a strong and growing sector. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the latest information available on the production, economic value, structure and competitive performance of the aquaculture sector at national and EU levels for the years 2008 to 2016.Continue Reading