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Fórum Oceano is the managing entity of the Portuguese Sea Cluster, certified and recognized by the Ministry of Economy and the Sea, the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Planning and Infrastructure.
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+160 Associates

Fórum Oceano has more than 160 associates, from the most diverse sectors of the economy of the Sea, including public and private companies, business associations, R&D centers, educational institutions, local authorities and other associative organizations.

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Business2Sea 2024

The 12th edition of Business2Sea 2024* will take place at the Porto de Leixões Cruise Terminal and will focus on the central theme of "Digitalization and Ocean Renewable Energies". The event will feature a diverse program including conferences, workshops, pitching sessions, business meetings, and an exhibition area for showcasing products, services, and technologies relevant to the Blue Economy.
* The event will only be held in Portuguese
BUSINESS 2SEA 2024

Innovation Ecosystems led by Fórum Oceano

Hub Azul Portugal

Hub Azul Portugal

Hub Azul Portugal is a network of innovation hubs for the blue economy that brings together companies, investors, universities, research institutes and other entities related to the maritime sector.
Portugal Blue Digital Hub

Portugal Blue Digital Hub

A consortium led by Fórum Oceano with the aim of accelerating the digital and ecological transformation of SMEs and public sector organisations in the Portuguese blue economy sector, speeding up the use of Artificial Intelligence-based technologies that not only digitise, but also decarbonise and 'circularise' the processes and business models of SMEs and public sector organisations.
Roteiro Naval Carbono Zero

Roteiro Naval Carbono Zero

The Roteiro Naval Carbono Zero (RNCZ) will define clear decarbonization trajectories and targets by 2050 for the Shipbuilding, Repair and Maintenance (CRMN) sector.
Nautical Stations Portugal

Nautical Stations Portugal

Certified by Fórum Oceano
The network of Nautical Stations of Portugal (ENP), certified and coordinated by Fórum Oceano, has 38 certified Nautical Stations distributed throughout the continent, coast and interior, involving approximately 1,600 partners.
MedBan

MedBAN Mediterranean Blue Acceleration Network

The MedBAN project mobilizes SMEs in the EU's blue economy to adopt processes and technologies for a greener, more digital and more resilient economy.

What do we have to offer

Acceleration

Promotion of strategic partnerships, access to international networks and support for innovation and technological development in the Blue Economy.

Education

Professional training and qualification programmes, collaboration with educational institutions and research centres to develop knowledge and skills in the area of the Blue Economy.

Market Intelligence

Market analyses, strategic studies and relevant information to support decision-making and business strategies in the Blue Economy.

Investment Support

Access to sources of funding, guidance on project development, matchmaking between members and investors and investment opportunities in the Blue Economy.

Internationalisation

Identification of target markets, establishment of international partnerships and access to crucial resources and information to expand business in the Blue Economy at a global level.

Innovation

Promoting collaboration with research centres and facilitating access to funding for innovative projects to develop and implement innovative solutions in the Blue Economy.

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Blue Network

BlueTech Cluster Alliance
BlueTech Cluster Alliance

Fórum Oceano is the world headquarters of BTCA, a global network of BlueTech clusters committed to promoting sustainable investment and the growth of blue industries through active collaboration at regional, national and international level.

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BlueInvest Community

Community where entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and innovation stakeholders can plug in to the Blue Economy. Our content and activities promote Blue Growth and help SMEs and start-ups access finance and business opportunities.

Hub Azul Dealroom
Hub Azul Dealroom

Hub Azul Dealroom is an online platform that is part of the Hub Azul Portugal ecosystem and aims to connect startups, SMEs and investors interested in the Economy of the Sea. It is a tool that allows matchmaking between companies and investors to create investment opportunities and partnerships.

Blue Markets Data

PWC
PWC

Blue Economy Barometer

Web-based platform that consolidates data from different industry sub-sectors of the Blue Economy, and compares several indicators for different countries.
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Hub Azul Dealroom

The digital platform for the global internationalisation of the Blue Economy in Portugal, promoted by Fórum Oceano, for a global ecosystem that connects blue innovators with investors.
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Euronext Lisbon

Euronext Lisbon is a stock exchange in Lisbon, Portugal. It is part of Euronext pan-European exchange. The most famous index is PSI-20.
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Blue Invest

European Commission initiative with the aim to accelerate new ocean-based technologies and solutions to unlock innovation and investment opportunities in the sustainable blue economy.
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Featured Projects

Atlantic Smart Ports Blue Acceleration Network
Atlantic Smart Ports Blue Acceleration Network

AspBAN is a project centred on the development of a dynamic acceleration platform to help the EU's Atlantic ports function as hubs of the blue economy.

GreenOffshoreTech
GreenOffshoreTech

GreenOffshoreTech is a cluster-facilitated project with the aim of supporting innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promoting the development of emerging blue economy industries through the creation of new cross-sector and cross-border value chains based on shared challenges and the deployment of key enabling technologies.

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CallmeBLUE

CallmeBLUE is a project co-funded by the European Union, aiming to strengthen existing cluster alliances in the Mediterranean area and to accelerate north-south regional cooperation towards the emerging of strategic maritime clusters in North Africa.

Consortex
Consortex

The CONSORTEX project aims to form at least five export consortia made up of interregional European SMEs specialising in the manufacture of certain integrated assemblies for ships and maritime structures.

tecAtlantic
tecAtlantic

In Portugal and Europe, taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the sea, driving blue and sustainable growth, is an important objective. The tecAltantic project includes vocational training for young people, training for employability in areas considered key to the development of the blue economy and training for blue entrepreneurship.

MARMED
MARMED

The project aims to bridge the gap between existing needs and the current skill set of Maritime Cluster Managers, ensuring the improvement of competences, to draft an innovative professional profile for greater competitiveness of Maritime Clusters in the Mediterranean area and to boost innovation and sustainable growth in the Blue Economy sector.

Featured Initiatives

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Launch Event | PORTUGAL BLUE DIGITAL HUB

Join us on June 10th at 10am for the Digital With Purpose Global Summit 2024

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IH SENSORTECH | Bluetech Innovation

Open innovation for blue technology, driven by the Portugal Blue Digital Hub

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BUSINESS2SEA - MATOSINHOS 2024

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