Bluetech is an initiative supported by the Portugal Blue Digital Hub, dedicated to transform the Blue Ecosystem through collaborative innovation, driving sustainable development and technological advancements to address real-world challenges.
As part of the Portugal Blue Digital Hub, led by Fórum Oceano, Bluetech brings together diverse stakeholders—from startups and corporations to researchers and public institutions—fostering a collaborative environment through various innovation and acceleration programs.
The Portugal Blue Digital Hub promotes the digital and environmental transition, stimulates entrepreneurship, the development and test of new solutions based on Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Big Data in close contact with funding entities. It is a crucial foundation for Bluetech’s initiatives.
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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
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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.
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Bluetech Accelerator Ports & Shipping 4.0
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..
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