Blue Economy Digital Innovation Hub to promote the digital and environmental transition, stimulate entrepreneurship, the development of new solutions based on Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Big Data solutions, support the testing and demonstration of new solutions, promote the attraction of foreign investment, promote training in digital skills.
PBDH Final Event prepares to dock in Leixões
The Portugal Blue Digital Hub Final Event will take place on 9 June at the Porto de Leixões Cruise Terminal, bringing together partners, companies, public entities, startups and experts to celebrate the project’s journey and reflect on the digital future of the Blue Economy.
Digital Platforms strengthen value creation in the Blue Economy
On 26 May, PBDH promoted the webinar “PBDH Digital Platforms: Generating Value for the Blue Economy”, a session dedicated to the role of digital solutions in the transformation, capacity-building and innovation of the blue sector.
European funding and Blue Digital Platforms marked PBDH’s participation in SIM Conference 2026
PBDH took part in SIM Conference 2026 with two workshops dedicated to strategic topics for startups, SMEs and Blue Economy entities, reinforcing its role in promoting digital innovation, collaboration and access to growth opportunities in the blue sector.
PBDH Platforms
NODC-PT
A national centre connecting marine data producers, providers and users, supporting the sharing, coordination and value creation of oceanographic information in Portugal.
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What we have to offer
For Start-ups and SMEs
Access Portuguese ocean and coastal data, join innovation programs, receive pilot support, use the Blue Tech Test Network, and connect with international investors.
For VCs and funding entities
Engage with top Blue Tech Solutions tested in the Atlantic and connect with entrepreneurs in exclusive sessions for direct private investments.
For the R&D and Academy
Provide lab resources to support start-ups, license IP to SMEs, and join programs to de-risk start-up launches using unexplored IP.
For the Public Administration
Promote advanced digital training for HR and join programs to find innovative solutions and expand your suppliers list.
For the civil society, NGOs and Associations
Follow project activities to ensure ESG compliance and stay updated on innovative solutions to address current challenges.
Corporates
Engage with exciting blue startups and access open innovation services that accelerate the deployment of new digital blue business models, ready to scale-up.
Ambition
Transform Portugal into a European Digital Blue Economy leader by 2030
Accelerating the green and digital transitions in the Blue Economy
Strengthening European resilience in the digital, artificial intelligence and blockchain areas
Contributing to increased sovereignty over the North Atlantic Ocean
Reduce technological dependence on other regions of the world
Work Packages
Work Package 1
Project management and coordination
Work Package 2
Portugal Ocean Big Data Platform and Blue Bio Bank
Work Package 3
AI-Blockchain Platform and Digital Maturity Evaluation Tool
Work Package 4
Acceleration and Incubation Services
Work Package 5
Bluetech Financing and Internationalization Services
Work Package 6
Bluetech Test Network services
Work Package 7
Bluetech Training Services
Work Package 8
Communication and Dissemination
Consortium
Results to achieve
Start and End
- 01/04/2024 - 15/06/2026*
Eligible expenses and incentive
- Eligible expenditure - 5,893, 801.93€
- Incentive - 4,452,626.47€