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.
Portugal Blue Digital Hub launches Academia Digital Blue
The PBDH has launched Academia Digital Blue, an e-learning platform designed to support the digital upskilling of professionals and organisations within the Blue Economy sector. Serving as a new training tool for the sector, the platform aims to promote digital literacy, foster innovation, and strengthen the essential skills needed to address the challenges of the digital and environmental transitions.
PBDH brings the Portuguese Blue Economy to the World Ocean Summit 2026
Portugal Blue Digital Hub (PBDH) took part in the 13th edition of the World Ocean Summit & Expo , held on 4 and 5 March 2026 in Montreal, Canada. Organised by Economist Impact , the event brought together institutional leaders, companies, investors, academia and other stakeholders connected to the ocean, under the theme "Innovate, protect, prosper: securing our ocean future".
Aveiro will welcome the “Azul Digital” event dedicated to innovation in the Blue Economy
The event “Azul Digital: Digital Solutions for the Blue Economy” will take place in Aveiro on 31 March 2026 from 09:30 to 12:30. The event will focus on how technological innovation is transforming the Blue Economy.
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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€