Imagine turning the ocean from a threat into a protective shield for islands. This effort creates a toolkit of nature-based solutions to stop coastlines from disappearing and keep waters healthy. It's like building a natural defense system that also helps local businesses thrive.
Island authorities struggle to find bankable, scalable ways to protect their coastlines and waters from climate change. There is a gap between scientific nature-based solutions and the financial investment needed to deploy them.
A portfolio of nature-based solutions, 9 Living Labs for co-development, and a permanent Mission Ocean Accelerator Hub for funding and bankability.
If you are a marine construction firm dealing with eroding coastlines — this project developed a portfolio of nature-based solutions that provide scalable ways to protect shores. This allows for the implementation of bankable infrastructure that attracts investment.
If you are a green investment fund dealing with high-risk environmental projects — this project developed a Mission Ocean Accelerator Hub that improves the bankability of ocean restoration. This makes it easier to fund and scale nature-based solutions across 3 basins.
If you are an island resort operator dealing with habitat loss and climate threats — this project developed 9 Living Labs to co-create roadmaps for water restoration. This ensures the natural beauty and viability of the local environment are preserved for long-term business.
Based on available project data, specific pricing for solutions is not provided, but the project includes an expert finance partner team to improve the bankability of solutions to attract investment.
Yes, the project includes a replication and upscaling strategy driven by a Cross-Basin Task Force to maximize scalability across 3 basins.
Based on available project data, there is no specific mention of IP or licensing terms, though solutions are collated into a portfolio for broad applicability.
The project runs from 2026-09-01 to 2031-08-31, indicating a multi-year development and deployment phase.
Integration is managed through 9 stakeholder Living Labs led by island managing Authorities to ensure the roadmaps are practical and meaningful.
The consortium is highly diversified with 50 partners across 16 countries, showing strong international cooperation. With an industry ratio of 28% (14 partners) and 9 SMEs, there is a significant commercial presence to ensure the nature-based solutions are market-viable. The mix of 7 universities and 10 research entities provides the necessary scientific backing for the 19 other supporting organizations.
Contact PLOCAN (Consorcio para el Diseño, Construcción, Equipamiento y Explotación de la Plataforma Oceánica de Canarias)
Contact SciTransfer to connect with the Mission Ocean Accelerator Hub for investment opportunities.
