Main partners
P1
Leartibai Fundazioa
Biscay
Leartibai Fundazioa is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to the economic development of the Lea Artibai region. Our objective is to renew the business fabric of the environment, promoting the competitiveness of companies and promoting new activities and innovative and sustainable jobs, thus guaranteeing equal opportunities and social and territorial cohesion.
Lead Partner
Main Contacts
- Ainhoa Arrizubieta
- Maria Txakartegi
- Elene Gonzalez
Website
P2
Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique
Brittany
Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique is a maritime innovation cluster. With a triple helix network including around 440 members, the association is active in six innovation areas: Maritime Defence, Security, Marine and Nautical, Marine Energy and Mineral Resources, Marine Biological Resources, Coastal and Marine Environment, Ports, Infrastructure and Logistics.
Responsible for communication activities
Support for all initiatives in France
Main Contacts
- Lisa Maire : European projects manager
P3
Technopole Quimper-Cornouaille
Brittany
Technopole Quimper-Cornouaille is a business innovation center providing bespoke services to meet early stage, start-up & scale-up companies in all sectors. The non-for-profit organisation has developed an expertise in food, blue economy and digital.
Main Contacts
- Rozenn Le Vaillant
- Justine SCHMUTZ
Website
P4
Sines Tecnopolo
Alentejo Litoral
Sines Tecnopolo is a Business Innovation Center. With a strong emphasis on blue economy initiatives, Sines Tecnopolo plays a pivotal role in fostering sustainable economic growth. It serves as a nexus for collaboration among businesses, research institutions, and entrepreneurs, particularly in the fields of the blue economy, energy, logistics, and industry.
Main Contacts
- Tiago Santos
- Joel Gomes
- António Santos
Website
P5
Munster Technological University
Dromtacker Tralee
MTU operates within the quadruple helix framework, focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship, SME scaling, and upskilling. The Circular Bioeconomy Research Group is a leader in bioeconomy research, with expertise in bioresource modelling, value chain development, and sustainability analysis.
- Best practice Blue Economy innovation framework
- Creation of innovation roadmaps
Main Contacts
- Eve Savage
Website