Powering Blue Economy Innovation

Bluetech, supported by the Portugal Blue Digital Hub and led by Fórum Oceano, aims to transform the Blue Ecosystem through collaborative innovation, driving sustainable development and technological advancements. The Hub supports digital and environmental transitions, entrepreneurship, and the testing of AI, Blockchain, and Big Data solutions, providing a crucial foundation for Bluetech’s initiatives.

From Europe to Portugal

Bluetech is committed to fostering innovation across Portugal’s diverse regions—from the north to the south, from islands to mainland. By sourcing solutions from all over Europe, the program brings a wide range of perspectives and technologies to address unique local challenges within the Blue Ecosystem. This broad geographical area promotes a balanced regional development and supports Portugal’s commitment to environmental and digital transformation.

Blue sectors of operation

Aquaculture

Blue Biotechnology

Blue Renewable Energy

Blue Technology and Ocean Observation

Coastal and Maritime Tourism

Environmental Protection and Regeneration

Fisheries

Shipbuilding and Naval Transformation

Maritime and Port Transportation

Water Management

Explore our programs

Acceleration

Fast-track innovative startups with mentorship, resources, and network to scale the blue solutions that are most needed.

In collaboration with Startup Madeira, TERINOV and EMAZORES, the Madeira & Azores Edition aims to drive innovation in the Blue Economy by supporting startups from the region.

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Partnering with Sines Tecnopolo and Inovaria, the Alentejo & Centro Edition targets startups in the regions with innovative Blue Economy projects.

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Innovation

Bringing together blue innovators and stakeholders to fuel collaborations for digital and environmental transition

Partnering with the Instituto Hidrográfico from the Portuguese Navy, this open innovation edition drives maritime innovation across five areas: augmented reality software, hydrographic data consolidation, GNSS-denied navigation, real-time data processing and decision-making.

The 1st Edition of TagusInnov - an open innovation program in partnership with the Port of Lisbon - focuses on finding innovative solutions to implement in the Leisure and tourism sector in the Lisbon region focusing on marinas.

An ambitious and innovative program aimed at accelerating startups within the Blue Economy. Initiated by the Portuguese Ministry of the Sea the program selected 15 startups to develop 23 pilot projects with entities from 11 different countries.

What they are saying about us

" This pitch was very attractive for us and it can be a good opportunity to communicate with influential partners and grow any startup. Therefore, I recommend participation in this program to startups related to the topics of the program.

Very good organisation. Everything ran very smoothly. Interesting questions and engaging audience. Keep doing the good work.

It was very inspiring, both as a citizen and even more so as a partner, to witness the energy of innovation that APL has. Don't let the ship stop!

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