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EU Strategic Coordination for a Sustainable and Competitive Ocean Economy

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Imagine the ocean as a giant city where everyone is doing their own thing without a plan. This effort acts like a city council, bringing together 30 different countries to make sure everyone follows the same rules for protecting the water while making money. It helps scientists and businesses share tools and knowledge so the whole ocean economy can go green together.

By the numbers
81
partners
30
countries
6
co-funded calls to be launched
The business problem

What needed solving

Ocean businesses face fragmented regulations and a lack of coordinated research across EU borders. This makes it expensive and risky to scale green maritime technologies.

The solution

What was built

A Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) and two joint transnational calls for research proposals.

Audience

Who needs this

Maritime technology developersOffshore energy companiesSustainable fisheries operatorsOceanographic data providers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Maritime Logistics
enterprise
Target: Shipping fleet operator

If you are a shipping fleet operator dealing with strict new EU Green Deal emissions rules — this project developed a strategic research agenda that aligns national and EU priorities. This helps you anticipate regulatory changes and adopt climate-neutral technologies faster.

Aquaculture
mid-size
Target: Sustainable seafood producer

If you are a seafood producer dealing with unpredictable ocean health and resource depletion — this project developed impact-driven R&I solutions and ocean observation capacity. This provides the data needed to optimize farm locations and ensure long-term productivity.

Ocean Tech
SME
Target: Marine sensor manufacturer

If you are a sensor manufacturer dealing with fragmented markets across different EU countries — this project developed a community of practice and shared research infrastructures. This allows you to test your digital tools across 30 countries through coordinated access calls.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price for accessing these solutions?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost models are mentioned as the project focuses on co-funded calls and strategic alignment.

Is this technology ready for industrial scale?

The project is currently in a coordination and planning phase, focusing on launching 6 co-funded calls to drive the actual industrial scaling of solutions.

How is IP and licensing handled?

Based on available project data, there are no specific details on IP or licensing, as the project primarily manages R&I investments and strategic agendas.

What regulations does this address?

It responds to international, EU, and national regulations, specifically those within the EU Green Deal and Digital Europe strategies.

What is the timeline for results?

The partnership operates over a seven-year timeframe from 2022-09-01 to 2031-08-31.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily weighted toward public and research entities, with 81 partners including 24 research organizations and 55 'other' entities. Notably, there are 0 industry partners and 0 SMEs listed in the core consortium, indicating this is a top-down governance and funding alignment body rather than a commercial development group.

How to reach the team

Contact the Ministero dell'Universita e della Ricerca in Italy

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to find the specific co-funded calls triggered by SBEP for your business.

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