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ADT4Blue

Accelerating digitization and sustainability in the Blue Economy

ADT4Blue is a 3-year project started in September 2023, co-financed by the Interreg Atlantic Area and run by a consortium of 13 partners from France, Ireland, Portugal and Spain. It aims at accelerating digitization and sustainability in the Blue Economy, focusing on the adoption of Advanced Digital Technologies, like Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and IoT, among students, alumni, or early-stage entrepreneurs. The project encourages collaboration between inter-regional actors, like Digital Innovation Hubs, Testbeds, Investors’ Forum, Incubators and Accelerators, facilitating and enabling them to adopt best practices.

12/08/2026

Enjoying your August holidays by the sea? ☀️🌊

During this peak summer month, coastal and maritime tourism reaches its highest point across the Atlantic Region. To ensure our beaches and oceans remain protected and vibrant, sustainable tourism is essential!

5 Quick Blue Eco-Tourism tips for this summer:

💙 Respect wildlife and marine ecosystems — observe animals from a distance and avoid disturbing nesting or breeding areas.

🚯 Leave no trace — take all your rubbish with you and never leave waste on beaches, coastal trails or in the sea.

🏖️ Protect dunes and coastal vegetation — stay on marked paths and avoid trampling fragile habitats.

💧 Save water and resources — especially in coastal destinations affected by summer droughts and high visitor numbers.

Small choices can make a big difference to the coastlines we love. 🌊

🏖️ What eco-friendly habits do you practice when visiting the coast? Tell us in the comments and help spread the word! 👇

05/08/2026

🌊 August is here, and big things are coming to the ADT4Blue ecosystem! 🌊

Over the past months, our Open Call 2 (OC2) Training and Mentoring Program brought together a vibrant community of innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs dedicated to advancing the sustainable blue economy across the Atlantic region.

Here is a look at what our OC2 Cohort achieved together:
🔹 46 Participants engaged in specialized training
🔹 132 Course Modules Completed across 25 online courses
🔹 6 Partner Institutions delivering expert knowledge
🔹 1:1 Tailored Mentorship to accelerate ocean-driven solutions

Now, it’s time to celebrate their journey! Starting this month, we are kicking off our Finalist Showcase, highlighting the standout projects and dedicated mentors shaping the future of Blue Tech week by week.

🚀 Stay tuned as we reveal our finalists right here on our channels!

29/07/2026

The new wave of Blue Economy innovation is loading! 🌊🚢
Starting this August, meet the startups transforming the marine sector through Advanced Digital Technologies. 🚀
Our acceleration cohorts have brought together 60 brilliant participants to develop cutting-edge solutions. After undergoing intensive mentorship and training, they are ready to showcase their projects. Throughout next month, we will be highlighting these incredible teams and their sustainable solutions.
The future of our oceans is smart, digital, and green. Stay tuned and follow our journey!
A huge thank you to our 13 dedicated partners driving change in the Atlantic Area:
📍 Politécnico da Guarda (Portugal) 📍 Inova-Ria Associação de Empresas (Portugal) 📍 Porto de Aveiro (Portugal) 📍 Porto da Figueira da Foz (Portugal) 📍 Universidad de Deusto (Spain) 📍 Urola Kosta Udal Elkartea (Spain) 📍 Cluster GAIA (Spain) 📍 Accent Sud association (France) 📍 CNRS (France) 📍 ESTIA - Ecole d’Ingénieurs Bidart (France) 📍 University of Galway (Ireland) 📍
CeDAR Irland (Ireland) 📍 F6S
Co-funded by the Interreg Atlantic Area 🌐💙

22/07/2026

ADT4Blue Programme: From Idea to Impact! 🌊🚢

We are thrilled to see our acceleration programs entering the final stage of their incubation journey! 🚀

Participants in the ADT4Blue Programme benefit from exclusive events with key Blue Economy researchers, promoters, and investors who are shaping the future of our oceans. With 60 participants actively developing solutions across Europe, our mission is to provide them with the ultimate tools to succeed through tailored 1:1 mentorship, exclusive expert training, and 25 basic and advanced online courses.
is a project run by 13 dedicated partners driving change in the Atlantic Area:

📍 Politécnico da Guarda (Portugal)
📍 Inova-Ria Associação de Empresas (Portugal)
📍 Porto de Aveiro (Portugal)
📍 Porto da Figueira da Foz (Portugal)
📍 Universidad de Deusto (Spain)
📍 Urola Kosta Udal Elkartea (Spain)
📍 Cluster GAIA (Spain)
📍 Accent Sud association (France)
📍 CNRS (France)
📍 ESTIA - Ecole d’Ingénieurs Bidart (France)
📍 University of Galway (Ireland)
📍 CeADAR Ireland (Ireland)
📍 F6S

Co-funded by the Interreg Atlantic Area . Empowering the next generation of Blue Economy innovators. The future of our oceans is being built now! 🌐💙

15/07/2026

Why innovation in the Blue Economy can't wait. 🚢🌊

Maritime transport is the backbone of European trade, but its environmental impact can no longer be ignored. According to the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), maritime shipping is responsible for 14.2% of all CO2 emissions from the EU transport sector.
As we approach the EU's 2030 climate targets under the 'Fit for 55' package, driving sustainability through data and digital technology is crucial.
That is why ADT4Blue, co-funded by the Interreg Atlantic Area and powered by our robust regional consortium, is working hard to accelerate clean-tech startups and new solutions for the maritime sector. 🚀
A huge thank you to our 13 partners driving change in the Atlantic Area: 📍 Politécnico da Guarda (Portugal) 📍 Inova-Ria Associação de Empresas (Portugal) 📍 Porto de Aveiro (Portugal) 📍 Porto da Figueira da Foz (Portugal) 📍 Universidad de Deusto (Spain) 📍 Komunikazioa Urola Kostako Udal Elkartea (Spain) 📍 Cluster GAIA (Spain) 📍 Accent Sud association (France) 📍 CNRS (France) 📍 ESTIA - Ecole d’Ingénieurs Bidart (France) 📍 University of Galway (Ireland) 📍 CeADAR Ireland (Ireland) 📍 F6S
Visit our website to learn how we are driving real change and stay tuned for our upcoming success stories! 🌊

08/07/2026

🇪🇺 On May 27th, the project was honored to participate in the European Territorial Cooperation Seminar in Bordeaux, hosted by the Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine!
We are incredibly proud to have been one of only 16 projects selected for the project forum. This gave us a fantastic platform to share our vision for digital innovation in the Blue Economy alongside over 100 stakeholders, researchers, and professionals dedicated to cross-border collaboration. 🌊💻
A special thank you to the organizers and the esteemed speakers—including representatives from the European Commission, Interreg Atlantic Area programmes, and regional governments—for their insights on the future of European territorial dynamics.
👏 A huge shoutout to our French consortium team for representing us so well: Silvia Cibien and Romain Zanotti (Accent Sud association), Ambroisine Berthe VINCENT (CNRS), and Jon Arambarri (ESTIA - Ecole d’Ingénieurs Bidart).
🔗 Read more about our participation on our website: https://adt4blue.eu/2026/06/01/european-territorial-cooperation-seminar-2026/
The ADT4Blue project is co-financed by the Interreg Atlantic Area
Préfète de la région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, préfète de la Gironde

23/04/2026

🌊 Big Waves for ADT4Blue in Madeira! 🏆

Last week, the ADT4Blue project took the stage at the Digital Transformation Summit 2026 in beautiful Madeira. We were honored to participate in a high-impact workshop titled: "Digital solutions and innovations enabling healthier, safer and more resilient waters and oceans."

The session was a powerhouse of collaboration, bringing together 7 EU-funded project EFFECTIVE, Restore4Life, AUTOASSESS, REMEDIES, iMERMAID EU, TASC RestoreMed and ADT4Blue - Advanced Digital Technologies for the Blue Economy to showcase the future of our oceans. From environmental monitoring and marine litter detection to ecosystem restoration, the room was buzzing with concrete digital solutions designed to protect our blue planet.

🚀 Highlighting Innovation
During the session, Pedro Roseiro from Inova-Ria - Associação de Empresas para uma Rede de Inovação em Aveiro, our ADT4Blue speaker, took the stage to present the pioneering projects selected under Open Call 2. These innovators are currently deep in development within the ADT4Blue OC2 Programme, and seeing their progress shared on such a prestigious stage was a proud moment for the whole team. You can learn about the projects’ here.

🏅 We Took Home the Gold!
To top it all off, we are beyond thrilled to share that our session received the BEST WORKSHOP Award!
The judges recognised the session for excellence in:
Design: A seamless and professional flow.
Engagement: Active participation and dynamic dialogue.
Impact: Real-world applications for sustainable maritime innovation.
A huge thank you to F6S Innovation and the amazing moderator Oriane Georges for making this possible, the fellow EU projects involved, and everyone who joined us to make this workshop a resounding success. Together, we are accelerating the digital transition for a healthier ocean.

is a project supported by Interreg Interreg Atlantic Area by a of 13 partners from, , , and including Politécnico da Guarda, Inova-Ria Associação de Empresas, F6S, CeADAR Ireland, Universidad de Deusto, Accent Sud association, Komunikazioa Urola Kostako Udal Elkartea, Porto de Aveiro, Porto da Figueira da Foz, Cluster GAIA, University of Galway, CNRS & ESTIA - Ecole d’Ingénieurs Bidart.

UN Ocean Decade

12/03/2026

🌊 Reflecting on an incredible session yesterday for our ADT4Blue OC2 Programme participants!

🌐 It was a privilege to host Sheila Heymans (Executive Director), Paula Kellet (Deputy Executive Officer), and Lily Bucher (Junior Science Office Intern) and to learn more about the fantastic work promoting the European Blue Economy.

🚀 As the leading European think tank in marine science policy, the EMB has been making waves since 1995. Their insights into the big picture of the European Blue Economy provided our entrepreneurs with a unique understanding of how their innovations can align with the latest marine priorities and bridge the gap between science, business, and policy.

🙌 We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who made this exclusive event possible, especially the distinguished representatives from the European Marine Board (EMB).

💡 A special thank you goes out to our OC2 participants for their active engagement during the presentation and the following Q&A session. Your drive to connect entrepreneurial spirit with sustainable marine goals is what makes this programme so impactful.

📧 For those who want to stay informed on the future policy landscape of our marine sectors, we highly recommend visiting the EMB website and subscribing to their excellent newsletter: https://www.marineboard.eu/emb-newsletter

🔍To learn more about the ADT4Blue project: https://adt4blue.eu/

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UN Ocean Decade

24/02/2026

🚀 The ADT4Blue project has kicked off its Open Call 3 Programme!

📅 The journey began on 11 February with an informative onboarding session. ADT4Blue members Raquel Amaral and Cátia Sousa from F6S, along with Pedro Fonseca from IPG, welcomed more than 30 new participants and provided a comprehensive overview of the road ahead.

💡 The momentum continued the following day with a dynamic, day-long Orientation Workshop. Magnificently guided by Bernard Carlson of Gaia, the event featured vital contributions from John Breslin and Mafalda Santos of the University of Galway. Their insights into entrepreneurship equipped the new cohort with the essential concepts, tools, and skills required to build innovation-driven enterprises centred on digital technology.

🏛️ Participants also received a deep dive into the core pillars of the project. Tugçe Akyazi from the University of Deusto detailed the Training Programme, while Marta Vesga from Gaia presented the Mentorship Programme, ensuring everyone is prepared to make the most of these resources.

🌊 With Open Call 2 and Open Call 3 now running concurrently, the project supports a growing community of more than 60 participants. These innovators are hard at work developing digital solutions to address the most pressing challenges facing the Blue Economy across the Atlantic Area.

🔔 Stay tuned for more updates!

is a project supported by Interreg Atlantic Area and run by a of 13 partners from, , , and including Politécnico da Guarda, Inova-Ria Associação de Empresas, F6S, CeADAR Ireland, Universidad de Deusto, Accent Sud association, Urola Kosta Udal Elkartea, Porto de Aveiro, Porto da Figueira da Foz, Cluster GAIA, University of Galway, CNRS & ESTIA - Ecole d’Ingénieurs Bidart.

UN Ocean Decade

02/02/2026

⏳ Final week to apply & become an ADT4Blue Mentor.
🌊 Join to support innovative teams shaping the next wave of ocean innovation. 🚀
👉 Apply here: https://www.f6s.com/adt4blue-call-for-mentors-application
ℹ️ Learn more about the ADT4Blue project: https://adt4blue.eu/

is a project supported by Interreg Atlantic Area and run by a of 13 partners from, , , and including Politécnico da Guarda, Inova-Ria Associação de Empresas, F6S, CeADAR Ireland, Universidad de Deusto, Accent Sud association, Urola Kosta Udal Elkartea, Porto de Aveiro, Porto da Figueira da Foz, Cluster GAIA, University of Galway, CNRSESTIA - Ecole d’Ingénieurs Bidart.

UN Ocean Decade

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