MISTRAL Project Blue Growth Project

Chrysalis LEAP, in the framework of the MISTRAL Project (Mediterranean Innovation Strategy for transnational activity of clusters and networks of the Blue Growth), organizes a Blue Growth competition.

The «Blue Business Plan» competition aims to highlight and support innovative ideas in the fields of Maritime Renewable Energy, Maritime Surveillance, Fishing and Aquaculture, Blue Biotechnologies and Coastal and Maritime Tourism, Academic spin-offs, Start-up companies, and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to apply.

MISTRAL (Mediterranean Innovation Strategy for transnational activity of clusters and networks of the Blue Growth) is being co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund.

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For More information: https://blue-growth.interreg-med.eu/

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BLUACT from URBACT

The origins of the Blue Economy concept can be traced back to the mid 90’s, when the Belgian businessman turned author, Gunter Pauli, was asked by the United Nations to think about innovative business models of the future.

Originally conceived with the aim of reconciling the shared goals of stimulating entrepreneurship whilst also preserving marine eco-systems, today, the term ‘Blue Economy’ covers a range potential policy interventions ranging from;

• Practical programmed for delivering any form of economic growth which is linked to the marine and maritime economy;

• More complex economic philosophies which draw on a range of ‘circular economy’ concepts and frameworks to deliver growth in such a way which preserves, maintains and enhances the marine environment (and therefore delivers more significant, long run benefits to society).

 

For More information: https://urbact.eu/bluact-why-blue-economy-increasing-sea-opportunity

 

ART-ER                                         

ART-ER Attractiveness Research Territory is the Emilia-Romagna Joint Stock Consortium that was born from the merger of ASTER and ERVET, with the purpose of fostering the region’s sustainable growth by developing innovation and knowledge, attractiveness and internationalization of the region system.

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For More information: https://www.art-er.it/2020/02/blue-growth-business-plan-competition/

 

Blue Growth (Maritime Startups)

Blue Growth is an umbrella of actions to promote business ideas relating to the local sea and aquatic resources through environmental & economic approach

Blue Growth is aiming to inspire and help young entrepreneurs realize the innovative concepts relating to marine and freshwater resources. Creative disruption in the maritime sector can introduce promising business opportunities, create new jobs, and transform traditional processes into more productive and sustainable activities.

This initiative so far includes the following actions:

1. The Blue Growth marine challenge competition

2. The Get Cruise INN four days entrepreneurial contest cruise

3. The Startup Weekend Piraeus – Blue Economy and Smart Sea

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For More information: http://www.bluegrowth.gr/

 

Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO)

Both the Waves for Water Prize and the Ocean Observing Prize will be launched on the American-Made Challenge platform, which was created to incentivize innovators nationwide to develop technologies and solutions to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in energy and leverage the nation’s innovation ecosystem to support entrepreneurs.

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Find out more about: WPTO Prizes & Competitions.

 

Blue Economy Challenge

Aquaculture has great potential to contribute to food security, nutrition, livelihoods and economic growth. But if the industry’s growth is at the expense of ocean health and conservation, then developing countries will not harvest long term social and economic benefits.

This AU$3 million challenge calls for innovators, entrepreneurs, designers, NGOs and academics to rethink advances in aquaculture to provide solutions that ensure both sustainable development and environmental sustainability.

The program is an initiative for InnovationXchange and supported by USAid.

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For more information: https://theblueeconomychallenge.com/

 

Climathon Barraquilla

The Climathon is a global event that happens in 56 cities around the world simultaneously! It's a meeting space for entrepreneurs, students, large companies, small companies, NGOs, the city,  and anyone interested in a greener future to ideate solutions for a greener local economy. 

This Climathon in Colombia's Caribbean is organized by Seaphia and the Dutch floating architecture company, Blue21, together with the support of the non-profit organization, Startup Societies Foundation and SENA.

Barranquilla's Climathon focuses on sustainability and hydric resources. In this Climathon, we'll ideate sustainable solutions for Barranquilla and Atlántico's: 

• River, oceans, swamp!

• Coastal urban resilience

• River navigability

• Waste management and desalination

• Marine transport

• Innovation and maritime entrepreneurship

• Sustainable tourism

• Green energies

• Climate change

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For More Information: https://climathon.climate-kic.org/en/climathon-2020/