prof. Marek GRZYBOWSKI’s Post

The I3-4-BLUE GROWTH project is driven by a committed consortium working on leading blue economy innovation ecosystems. By bringing together European leading actors representing public authorities, technology centres, and industry, the project will focus on capacity building and interregional cooperation for innovation and investment for projects in two main blue sectors: 🐟 sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and valorisation of blue resources 🔅 renewable marine energy and maritime decarbonization 🔛 WHAT’S GOING ON 📖 Handbook on Interregional Cooperation - Running now the procedures of a work package dedicated to “Ecosystem mapping, benchmarking and interregional innovation investment (I3) needs/ priorities”. The consortium surveyed to collect best practices on interregional cooperation. Through this action, a handbook will be presented to identify a collection of regional initiatives across Europe to showcase exemplary practices and raise awareness about available regional development tools, initiatives, projects, and best practices, and thereby strengthening peer-to-peer learning and know-how on opportunities to foster interregional innovation investment projects and cooperation in the blue economy sector. All results will be shared with stakeholders of the project and also available in I3-4-BLUE GROWTH project website. 🙌 I3 Working Groups - Now establishing a quadruple-helix (Q-helix) strategic working groups of relevant players and stakeholders with interest in interregional innovation & investments in the blue economy sectors targeted. This action will be carried out by consulting public authorities, regional development agencies, universities, and industry representative organizations with track records in the sector to advise on the needs and strategic priorities. The online sessions will be during May and June and are expected views on industrial, technical, and investment needs and advices on how to foster business-research-industry cooperation and how to foster interregional innovation investment projects will be shared afterwords. For stakeholders involved in the mentioned blue sectors, this project can be of your interest and we would like to invite to stay tune and follow our next activities. For further information please contact us. 👉 Meet our website: https://lnkd.in/dADkikVg ANI | Agência Nacional de Inovação Technology Centre Merinova Oy HAMAG-BICRO - Croatian agency for SMEs, Innovations and Investments CTAQUA Centro Tecnológico de Acuicultura Agrifood Clust-ER Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique Unknown Group @Direção Regional da Ciência e Tecnologia, Baltic Sea & Space Cluster BlueBio Alliance #I34BlueGrowth #SustainableBlueEconomy #bluegrowth #blueresources #energytransition #bluebioeconomy #EU_EISMEA #I3Instrument #SMEs 

📆 2 Days 🕓 8 Hours 🤝 more than 60 Business Matchmaking Meetings I3-4-BLUE GROWTH promoted 2 intensive days for cross-country Business Matchmaking sessions between Project Promoters and Technology providers that applied to the previous open calls. This action was planned to promote joint interregional innovation & investment projects for innovative products, solutions, and strategies to address existing problems in the blue economy sector, in particular: 🔸 sustainable seafood, aquaculture and valorization of blue resources; 🔸 maritime renewable energy and decarbonization of the maritime sector. All interested in peer-to-peer connections and joint interregional innovation can join the group on linkedin to explore cross-country collaborations supported by I3-4-BLUE GROWTH project partners. 👉 Join The Hub for a sustainable blue growth https://lnkd.in/emDCsPUH Be part of the network and stay tuned to all upcoming activities 👉 Website: https://lnkd.in/dADkikVg ANI | Agência Nacional de Inovação Technology Centre Merinova Oy HAMAG-BICRO - Croatian agency for SMEs, Innovations and Investments CTAQUA Centro Tecnológico de Acuicultura Agrifood Clust-ER Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique Unknown Group Baltic Sea & Space Cluster BLUEBIO ALLIANCE Direção Regional da Ciência e Tecnologia #I34BlueGrowth #SustainableBlueEconomy #bluegrowth #blueresources #energytransition #bluebioeconomy #EU_EISMEA #I3Instrument #SMEs #startups

🌟 Don't Miss Out on the I3 Blue Economy Project! 🌟 Attention all SMEs working in: ●      Sustainable seafood, aquaculture, and valorisation of blue resources ●      Maritime, renewable energy and decarbonisation of the maritime sector ⏳ Deadline: July 12th ⏳ The deadline is fast approaching, but there's still time to apply for the I3-4-BLUE GROWTH Project! This is your chance to: ●      Gain valuable guidance and investment readiness capacity building ●      Participate in technical, business, and knowledge exchange sessions ●      Join business matchmaking and cross-collaboration discussions ●      Receive tailored support, and innovation assistance for your sustainable projects Let’s come together to drive innovation and shape the future of our ocean industries. Don’t wait—take advantage of this opportunity to make a real impact. Know someone who should apply? Spread the word! Join us in sailing towards a greener, bluer future! 🌊 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dyk6k4Kn 👉 Project website: https://lnkd.in/dADkikVg ANI | Agência Nacional de Inovação Technology Centre Merinova Oy HAMAG-BICRO - Croatian agency for SMEs, Innovations and Investments CTAQUA Centro Tecnológico de Acuicultura Agrifood Clust-ER Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique Unknown Group Baltic Sea & Space Cluster BlueBio Alliance @Direção Regional da Ciência e Tecnologia  #I34BlueGrowth #SustainableBlueEconomy #bluegrowth ##blueresources #energytransition #bluebioeconomy #EU_EISMEA #I3Instrument #SMEs #opencall

Can't wait to see which SMEs will get to benefit from the project. If you know of blue economy SMEs in these target regions, please share the opportunity!

For this open call, I3-4-BLUE GROWTH is looking for SMEs that are active in the following value chains:  ● sustainable #seafood, #aquaculture, and #valorisation of #blue resources;  ● #maritime renewable #energy and #decarbonisation of the maritime sector. This call is open to SMEs actively involved or planning on becoming actively involved in the innovation ecosystems of the less developed regions targeted by the project—namely, the #Azores, Central and Northern #Portugal; #Andalusia, #Spain; #Pomorskie, #Poland; and #Croatia. With this project, they will bring together innovative SMEs and startups, as well as clusters, business hubs, universities, research institutes, and innovation and technology transfer entities to promote interregional investment opportunities within Europe. The project focuses on implementing interregional innovation projects, supporting technological advancements, boosting economic growth, and creating sustainable solutions within the targeted value chains. https://lnkd.in/dyk6k4Kn BlueBioClusters Project 🇪🇺 BlueBio Alliance

🌱 ALGECO is progressing! 🌱   We're thrilled to share the latest advances in our journey toward sustainability and the economic viability of the ALGECO project. Our dedicated efforts in WP5 are focused on our innovative products' environmental and economic benefits, including microalgae for plant growth, biochar for soil amendment, and bio-based fertilizers. Our approach combines sustainability assessments with techno-economic analyses, aiming to understand the commercial potential through environmental impact reduction, energy efficiency, and life cycle emissions.   🌟 As we explore the scalability of these solutions, our goal remains clear: to offer sustainable products that meet market needs and contribute positively to our planet.   Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to assess the pathways for upscaling and commercialization, ensuring our products offer both environmental and economic value.   #Sustainability #Innovation #microalgae #ALGECO #SustainableDevelopment University of Agder (UiA), Norsk institutt for vannforskning (NIVA), NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Sciences, NIBIO Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research, Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) | University of Oslo, SINTEF https://lnkd.in/d9TkFMqX

We were honored to take part in the 1st International Congress and 2nd Brazilian Macaúba Congress, held from October 23rd to 25th in Campinas, SP, which highlighted the sustainability and potential of macaúba in bioeconomy. Our Research and Innovation and Agronomic Development teams were present at relevant moments: Ricardo Tinoco was a debater on the panel “Macaúba Horizons: Science, Technology and Policies for a Sustainable Future in the Bioeconomy”, and Dioger Teruel moderated the panel “Unveiling the Potential: Macaúba in Sustainable Development and the Fight against Climate Change”. Our teams also took part in all the event discussions, strengthening Acelen’s commitment to energy transition and decarbonization. We reinforce our commitment to innovative and sustainable solutions, such as the use of macaúba to restore degraded areas and its contribution to a cleaner future. #AcelenRenewables #Macaúba #Sustainability #Innovation #CleanEnergy

🍂 Interested in discovering the CEE2ACT Hubs? Check out this insightful interview with our partner from Romania, the Association of Small- and Medium Sized Enterprises from Covasna County. 📌 In this article you will learn about the current situation of the bioeconomy in Romania, the focus areas covered by the CEE2ACT Hub, and the impacts of the CEE2ACT project on the bio-based sectors and businesses. This Bioeconomy Hub is part of an innovation ecosystem in continuous evolution. The Hub has been established within a Business Incubator that is a major actor in the regional innovation ecosystem. ⏩ Read now the full interview: https://lnkd.in/ezA76qg8 #Bioeconomy #Innovation #ClimateAction  #BioeconomyStrategy #CircularEconomy

Deployment of innovations in the European waterborne sector WaterborneTP welcomes the selection of waterborne projects in the framework of the EU Innovation Fund. To be able to comply with environmental targets, the deployment of innovations needs to be further increased and requires a targeted approach. Eero Lehtovaara: We warmly welcome the results of the call for proposals in the framework of the Innovation Fund. The results include a mix of both energy supply, and integration of technologies on board. In addition, the most recent results of the auction mechanism in the Innovation Fund presented specific waterborne projects in terms of dedicated fuel supply for maritime offtakes. We also express our gratitude for the principle of co-designing mechanisms like the EU Innovation Fund, in the context of the diversified European waterborne sector. In the coming months, we will continue to work on strengthening the deployment of innovations, which will be one of the key themes during the upcoming edition of the Waterborne Days 2025. Together we will be able to achieve sustainable competitiveness, to the benefit of us all. Full press release is available here: https://lnkd.in/eXvbtrn6

🌱 LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 at the Smart Agrifood Summit! 🌍   🔊 Juanma Revuelta, CEO of Finnova Foundation, participated online in the 7th edition of the Smart Agrifood Summit, held on March 14 and 15 in Seville. This prestigious event, focused on innovation and digitization of the agri-food chain in Europe, is organized by the European Foundation for Innovation and Technology (INTEC). 💧 During his participation, Juanma presented several projects, highlighting LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 initiative to achieve new synergies for the project, considering that Agrifood waste is eligible for eco-digestion. The project epitomizes the focus to environmental sustainability by transforming organic waste into biogas, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting the use of sewage sludge from wastewater treatment processes.   💼 Revuelta emphasized the crucial role of European funds in supporting pioneering projects that drive ecological transition and circular economy commitment. With a budget of €970,000, LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 is a testament to the innovative efforts towards a greener future. #LIFEAmplifiers #LIFEProgramme #LIFEproject #EUGreenDeal #RenewableEnergy #CircularEconomy   Global Omnium Fundación FINNOVA (EU) Águas do Centro Litoral, S.A. LIFE Programme CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency Juanma Revuelta Adrián Noheda Lola Bordás Dolz Patricia Cavanillas de Bustillo Ph. José Manuel Requena Benítez Alessandra Santoro Fundación INTEC European Foundation of Innovation