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.
Enhance the Use of Marine Data with NODC-PT
The National Oceanographic Data Centre – NODC-PT is a national infrastructure that coordinates, enhances, and promotes access to marine data in Portugal. As a national community, it connects marine data producers and managers, fostering an integrated, collaborative approach aligned with national and international best practices.
Portugal Blue Digital Hub drives innovation and collaboration at Matosinhos Business2Sea 2025
Matosinhos Business2Sea 2025 once again confirmed its position as one of the main meeting points for the Blue Economy in Portugal, bringing together around 300 participants on 24 and 25 November in Matosinhos.
Webinar Big Data Platform NODC-PT
The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) and the Hydrographic Institute of the Portuguese Navy are organising, within the framework of the Portugal Blue Digital Hub (PBDH) project, the NODC-PT Big Data Platform Best Practices Webinar, an initiative dedicated to knowledge sharing and strengthening collaboration around this national ocean data infrastructure.
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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 - 31/12/2025*
Eligible expenses and incentive
- Eligible expenditure - 5,893, 801.93€
- Incentive - 4,452,626.47€