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The maritime sector, especially small and medium-sized vessels used in fishing, port
services, and tourism, largely relies on conventional diesel engines lacking advanced
emission control systems. Replacing engines or vessels is costly, limiting rapid adoption of
sustainable solutions. The challenge is to develop a cost-effective retrofit technology that
reduces pollutant emissions and improves combustion efficiency without replacing existing
engines. The project explores oxyhydrogen (HHO) systems integrated with electronic
controls and aims to collaborate with research centers, shipyards, and technology
providers to optimize, test, and validate the solution, supporting the gradual
decarbonization of the maritime sector.
STATUM FACTORY develops sustainable boats and nautical components using recycled
HDPE and industrial waste materials. The project focuses on designing durable, lightweight,
and high-performance solutions that replace traditional fiberglass, combining innovation,
circularity, and environmental responsibility.
The project responds to the growing demand for eco-friendly, high-performance nautical
products. It supports tourism operators, public authorities, and private clients in adopting sustainable solutions, reducing environmental impact, and promoting circular economy practices in the boating sector.
The project addresses the growing need for innovative offshore and maritime asset tracking and
monitoring solutions that combine on-device measurement, data collection, and predictive
maintenance. The challenge lies in developing reliable underwater tracking and communication
systems (hardware and software) capable of operating in demanding marine environments.
Current market solutions are limited, particularly in underwater data transmission and real-time
monitoring of maritime assets.
The main objectives are to design and test smart tracking devices based on ultrasonic
communication and to explore their integration with predictive maintenance systems that
anticipate equipment failures and optimize operations. The project is currently in the research
phase, focusing on evaluating potential solutions and exploring existing technological limitations.
The company seeks collaboration with research institutions and technology partners specialized in
underwater communication, marine electronics, and digital monitoring, as well as access to
training, technical expertise, and funding to advance the concept toward practical application and
commercialization.
Call 1 – Digital Monitoring and Process Control in Aquaculture
The company is at the early stage of developing a project concept aimed at addressing the growing
need for digitalization and sustainability in aquaculture. The proposed solution focuses on
integrating existing equipment with digital monitoring and analytics systems to enable automated
process control and real-time monitoring of environmental parameters, thereby improving
efficiency, reducing resource waste, and minimizing environmental impact.
A major challenge is connecting traditional aquaculture equipment with advanced digital tools while
ensuring reliable data collection and analysis under real farming conditions. The company seeks
collaboration with research institutions and IT partners experienced in sensor technologies and
data analytics to ensure accurate monitoring and improve operational efficiency. Support in the
form of funding, training, and access to testing infrastructure will be essential to advance these
innovations toward market-ready, sustainable aquaculture applications
Call 2 – System Integration and Reliable Data Collection
The company is at the early stage of developing a project concept aimed at addressing the growing
need for digitalization and sustainability in aquaculture. The proposed solution focuses on
integrating existing equipment with digital monitoring and analytics systems to enable automated
process control and real-time monitoring of environmental parameters, thereby improving
efficiency, reducing resource waste, and minimizing environmental impact.
A major challenge is connecting traditional aquaculture equipment with advanced digital tools while
ensuring reliable data collection and analysis under real farming conditions. Partners with expertise
in system integration and sensor implementation are sought to develop robust, scalable solutions
for sustainable aquaculture operations. Support in the form of funding, training, and access to
testing infrastructure will be essential to advance these innovations toward market-ready,
sustainable aquaculture applications.
Call 1 – Hydrogen and Marine Engineering Research
The project develops hydrogen-electric hybrid propulsion systems for small-to-medium Adriatic
vessels. Three company-owned vessels serve as pilot platforms: motor vessel Marko Polo, sailing
yacht Elan 450, and inflatable boat.
The initiative demonstrates cleaner vessel operations through hydrogen integration, addressing
urgent maritime decarbonization while ensuring operational safety and reliability.
The company seeks collaboration with research institutions specialized in hydrogen technologies
and marine engineering to advance the system to TRL 5–6 through real-environment validation and
testing.
Call 2 – Nautical and Shipbuilding SMEs
The project develops hydrogen-electric hybrid propulsion systems for small-to-medium Adriatic
vessels. Three company-owned vessels serve as pilot platforms: motor vessel Marko Polo, sailing
yacht Elan 450, and inflatable boat.
The initiative demonstrates cleaner vessel operations through hydrogen integration, addressing
urgent maritime decarbonization while ensuring operational safety and reliability.
Currently at TRL 2–3, the project targets TRL 5–6 through real-environment validation and testing.
The initiative is looking for nautical and shipbuilding SMEs to support the development and
adaptation of hybrid propulsion systems on three pilot vessels. Partners will contribute expertise to
optimize integration and operational performance.
Call 3 – IT and Monitoring Systems
The project develops hydrogen-electric hybrid propulsion systems for small-to-medium Adriatic
vessels. Three company-owned vessels serve as pilot platforms: motor vessel Marko Polo, sailing
yacht Elan 450, and inflatable boat.
The initiative demonstrates cleaner vessel operations through hydrogen integration, addressing
urgent maritime decarbonization while ensuring operational safety and reliability.
Currently at TRL 2–3, the project targets TRL 5–6 through real-environment validation and testing.
Collaboration with IT companies is sought to develop advanced monitoring systems for hydrogen-
electric hybrid vessels.
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Call 4 – Regulatory and Testing Support
The project develops hydrogen-electric hybrid propulsion systems for small-to-medium Adriatic
vessels. Three company-owned vessels serve as pilot platforms: motor vessel Marko Polo, sailing
yacht Elan 450, and inflatable boat.
The initiative demonstrates cleaner vessel operations through hydrogen integration, addressing
urgent maritime decarbonization while ensuring operational safety and reliability.
Currently at TRL 2–3, the project targets TRL 5–6 through real-environment validation and testing.
The project seeks partnerships with regulatory bodies to facilitate access to testing infrastructure
and compliance frameworks. This will enable safe, controlled real-environment testing and
validation of hydrogen propulsion technologies.
The company aims to address the growing need for efficiency and sustainability in the maritime and
aquaculture sectors by introducing smart monitoring and predictive maintenance systems similar to
those applied in railway operations. The main challenge lies in adapting such technologies to harsh
marine environments and integrating them with existing mechanical systems. The objectives are to
enable real-time tracking of equipment condition, extend asset lifespan, and reduce environmental
impact through data-driven maintenance and the use of eco-friendly materials. To achieve this, the
company seeks cooperation with IT partners experienced in sensor technologies and system
integration, as well as research institutions supporting sustainable engineering innovation.
W3DS is a start-up operating in the valorisation of mussel shells as a secondary raw material,
intended for use as a filler and high-potential aggregate in formulations for mortars, premixes and
mixtures for additive manufacturing in the construction industry.
The main technological challenge concerns the transition from refined material to a fully qualified
construction product that can be standardised and integrated into the construction supply chain. In
terms of performance, technological proposals are required that can optimise the physical-chemical
properties of CaCO₃-based filler — with particular reference to purity, chloride content, residual
organic fraction, particle size distribution, specific surface area and particle morphology — in order
to improve interaction with binders and additives and ensure rheological stability and durability. The
company is also interested in technological and technical-regulatory partnerships aimed at defining
and validating protocols that overcome the critical issues associated with waste classification and the
achievement of end-of-waste status, ensuring full regulatory compliance and the immediate usability
of the material in project technical specifications.
AdriConnect is developing a unified cross-border digital mobility platform connecting ferries, trains,
buses, urban transport, and shared mobility services across the Italy–Croatia corridor. Current
transport systems are fragmented, with separate ticketing, limited real-time information, and poor
interoperability between operators.
The company seeks collaboration with transport operators, ports, municipalities, and telecom
providers to co-develop and pilot a multimodal platform featuring unified ticketing, AI-based
journey optimisation, 5G-enabled transport hubs, and digital tourism integration. The solution will
enhance user experience, improve efficiency, and support sustainable cross-border mobility in the
Adriatic region.
Moxà Design proposes PAAD Lite: low-profile floating buoys (ø1.8 m, 80 kg) with custom embedded
electronics designed to address coastal erosion (+7 cm sea level rise projected by 2050), bacterial
and nutrient pollution, and toxic algal blooms (Ostreopsis) along the Adriatic coasts.
The buoys, positioned 80 m offshore (with zero interference to navigation), integrate:
(i) a ballasted skirt for sediment capture (+20 cm beach accretion in 6 months),
(ii) passive bioreactors using native macroalgae to absorb nitrogen and phosphorus,
(iii) custom solar-powered LoRaWAN monitoring units (1 unit every 5 buoys), designed by Moxà,
measuring pH, turbidity, temperature, and dissolved oxygen, with a real-time dashboard for
municipalities.
A 10-buoy pilot prototype costs €11k, requires 1 day for installation, and annual maintenance.
Testing is planned on an eroded beach (e.g., Lido di Volano).
We are seeking Adriatic partners (coastal municipalities, marine biologists, Croatian shipyards,
aquaculture operators) for:
• bioreactor co-design
• at-sea testing
• LCA and circular KPI validation
• pilot demonstrator deployment.
Moxà Design (www.moxa-design.it) specializes in robotics, custom electronics design, mechanical
engineering, embedded electronics manufacturing, and industrial automation.
Core competencies include electronic control units for harsh environments (IP68), custom sensors,
LoRaWAN/BLE communication, PCB prototyping, real-time firmware, and low-power solar-powered
systems.
PAAD Lite leverages this expertise in custom electronics for harsh marine environments, combined
with precise mechanical design, to address urgent Adriatic challenges such as coastal erosion and
water quality degradation.
The custom sensor unit integrates:
• 10 W solar panel • LiFePO4 battery
• 4 environmental sensors
• LoRaWAN communication
The system is fully designed and manufactured in-house.
An electronic prototype can be ready within 3 weeks.
Informatika Fortuno d.o.o. is developing CyberShield Port, a specialized cybersecurity platform
designed for cargo ports undergoing rapid digital transformation. Modern ports rely on
interconnected systems such as IoT sensors, automated gates, terminal operating systems, and
private 5G networks, significantly increasing exposure to cyber threats.
The company seeks collaboration with port authorities, telecom providers, and cybersecurity experts
to develop and validate a deployable solution integrating real-time threat detection, secure data
exchange, and protection of OT/IT systems. The platform will ensure compliance with EU NIS2 and
maritime cybersecurity standards while improving operational resilience and security of critical port
infrastructure.
Drone and paraglider operations are limited by battery capacity, energy consumption and lack of
real-time information about atmospheric thermal currents. Current navigation systems rely heavily
on GPS and onboard power, which reduces flight endurance and operational efficiency. The objective
is to develop an AI-powered multispectral thermal detection system combining IR, UV, NIR and RGB
sensors to detect invisible thermal airflows and enable real-time thermal navigation. This solution
would support longer, more energy-efficient flights, environmental monitoring, coastal surveillance
and emergency services. Cooperation opportunities include pilots with drone operators, paragliding
schools, civil protection authorities, meteorological institutes and research partners.
Carvelab aims to develop a circular design-to-production workflow for small/medium boat hulls and
marine components, based on modular architecture and recyclable materials. Today, low-volume
shipbuilding relies on expensive moulds and fragmented processes, leading to long lead times, high
waste, and limited repairability.
The project needs: (i) material qualification for marine exposure (UV, salt water, fatigue), (ii)
structural validation (FEM + testing) of modular hull sections and joints, (iii) design-for-disassembly
interfaces and repairability strategies, (iv) an end-of-life recycling/remanufacturing pathway, and (v)
definition of circular KPIs and a realistic route toward standards/certification.
We seek Adriatic partners (shipyards, material suppliers, recyclers, labs, end-users) to co-design
demonstrators, run pilots and validate the solution in real operational contexts.
The project targets mouldless, modular hull modules suitable for small-series production and
circular lifecycle management (repair, disassembly, take-back, recycling). Collaboration
opportunities include: co-development of recyclable thermoplastic composite recipes and process
parameters; marine durability testing; integration of circular design rules and LCA; and pilot
demonstrators with Adriatic shipyards and end-users.
CarveLab S.r.l. is an innovative startup developing advanced manufacturing solutions for the
marine sector. The enabling platform is CarveHUB: a robotic hybrid additive–subtractive system
integrating pellet extrusion (including recycled polymers), fibre reinforcement options, in-line 3D
scanning and closed-loop toolpath correction, enabling printing, machining and quality checks in a
single setup. CarveLab develops proprietary hybrid manufacturing technology (hardware +
software) and delivers end-to-end design-for-circularity and production services (pilot builds,
prototyping, small series and repair/remanufacturing) for marine OEMs and shipyards, enabled by
in-line metrology and closed-loop process control.
SMEs in the blue economy are increasingly dependent on digital systems but often lack the
knowledge, tools, and financial capacity to protect themselves from cyber threats. As a result, they
are frequent targets of attacks, while regulatory requirements such as NIS2 and DORA are increasing
their responsibilities. The main objective is to develop a simple, modular cyber-resilience and
insurance solution tailored to SMEs, cities, and startups in coastal and digitalising communities. The
solution would combine risk-assessment onboarding, gamified cybersecurity education, automated
insurance-premium calculation, and connections to local insurers. Cooperation opportunities include
partnerships with development agencies, municipalities, insurers, research institutions, and EU
innovation projects to pilot and scale the solution across coastal regions
2Pack is developing an innovative biomaterial derived from fish waste, designed to replace conventional
plastic polymers in packaging applications. The company is tackling the technological challenge of
developing a compostable bioplastic that complies with the EN 13432 standard, with a biodegradability
level of over 90%, while ensuring mechanical and barrier properties comparable to traditional plastic
materials. The material must achieve an elastic modulus between 0.3 and 1.5 GPa, an elongation at break
of ≥ 60% and adequate barrier performance (WVTR ≤ 9 g/m²·day; OTR ≤ 8 cm³/m²·day·bar). At the same
time, it is a priority to ensure the economic sustainability of the process through the use of readily available
raw materials and scalable production processes, with a target cost of approximately €5/kg.
Collaborations with research institutions and industrial partners are required for the optimisation of
the formulation, mechanical and functional characterisation, and pilot-scale validation.
The company wants to design test and integrate new technologies on dedicated drones and buoys
in order to help them to better monitor marine conditions and to monitor dedicated marine sites
and maritime infrastructures or devices.
The objective is to integrate advanced sensors and cameras and to integrate them into potential
digital twin replication and applications for sea monitoring and assessment.
The company looks for end users and system integrators to work jointly on the realization of a
prototype and to pilot it into real environment.
The company want to implement a dedicated navigation and mapping system, to be used via
smartphone and to be applied in dedicated complex scenarios as cruise ships and passengers vessels
and into specific cruising and passenger terminals in ports.
The objective is to provide dedicated navigation application that could improve and help passengers
to move and be guided into the internal halls and improve their safety and security.
The company is looking for end users/operators able to provide general structural information on a
dedicated vessel or infrastructure in order to become a specific piloting stage to scale up and
implement the navigation and mapping system.
Call 1: The company develops smart, self-sustaining buoys powered by solar and wave energy for
continuous water quality monitoring and real-time flood detection. Each IoT-enabled H2Orbit
Stationary buoy integrates multi-parameter sensors (pH, ORP, DO, conductivity, temperature) with
onboard AI algorithms for autonomous data processing and anomaly detection. The system enables
above/below-water communication, supports AUV charging, and is deployable in rivers, lakes, coasts,
and marinas.
The core innovation lies in combining satellite (GIS) and real-time buoy data to enhance flood
prediction and water quality assessment. We seek partners (SMEs/researcher institutions) skilled in
GIS and spatial modeling for satellite data fusion.
Call 2: The company develops smart, self-sustaining buoys powered by solar and wave energy. The
product, diver-support buoy, enhances maritime safety via acoustic communication and diver
tracking. For this product the company seeks for partners who are experts in market entry,
networking, and AI-driven marketing tools, in order to support commercialization.
The company wants to integrate a hands-on system for autonomous and remote navigation system
able to operate a patrolling vessel without crew on board. The vessel should be able to navigate
autonomously, avoid obstacles and later on, able to be remotely operated.
The challenge is to find a dedicated solution that could be deployed on a new designed and
engineered vessel and integrated into it onboards systems and in remote operation devices.
The company is looking for providers that can supply already tested and operative autonomous
navigation systems and remote operation tool.
The company sees strong innovation potential in developing smart mooring systems for marine
protection and biodiversity enhancement, combining hardware and software solutions. The system
avoids seabed drilling and chain use, using a corpa morta block with holes that shelter marine life
and a buoy positioned below the surface to prevent seabed damage. Smart buoys equipped with
sensors and cameras enable continuous monitoring of biodiversity and CO₂ absorption.
The company has established the Regenero group, an active consortium advancing smart mooring
and marine protection solutions. The group has initiated R&D activities and received recognition for
its innovative approach to measurable biodiversity benefits. Building on these achievements, it now
seeks new consortium members to strengthen and complete the concept, particularly research
institutions focused on biodiversity and CO₂ absorption, to accelerate development and enhance the
scalability of this sustainable marine innovation.
Challenge: The company has developed an innovative cycloidal propulsion system enabling vessels
for unprecedent maneuverability on 360°. The technology has been validated at TRL 6. The challenge
is to advance the TRL through tests for safety and surveillance purposes on vessels and drones.
Objective: The company wants to validate the solution in an operative environments and is looking to
test the solution on larger crafts, more than the current 6m experimental boat, and in different
configurations such as underwater or surface drones. The focus is to implement new pilots.
Cooperation opportunities: The company is looking for end users, i.e. operators of vessels or drones
interested in proceeding with collaborative research and development activities targeted at realizing
a new prototype of propulsion system and of vessels and test them in real environment.
The company is developing an innovative autonomous inspection system using unmanned aerial
vehicles for offshore and onshore wind farms, designed to improve speed, efficiency, precision, and
safety while reducing maintenance time and costs. Currently at TRL 7, the system shifts operational
tasks from manual control to an autonomous platform, optimizing performance. The company seeks
collaboration with industry and research partners, particularly those who can provide access to
offshore infrastructure, to test and validate the system in real operational conditions. Such
partnerships will support performance verification, further optimization, and preparation for market
deployment.
Apply digital twins in ports, integrate TOS, AIS, GPS, IoT, and logistics platforms and improve in-shore
tracking. Engine telemetry is frequently disconnected, limiting accurate monitoring. As a result,
carbon footprint calculations are often based on estimates instead of real operational behaviour.
The challenge is to integrate AI support to transform raw data into reliable predictions and decisions.
Develop a unified data architecture for port digital twins by integrating systems, high-precision in-
shore tracking, and engine telemetry to generate auditable carbon footprint calculations. Use AI for
prediction and optimization, and Large Language Models as a natural-language interface to query
the twin, explain anomalies, and produce operational and sustainability insights
Participate into collaborative research and development projects to test and validate AI integration
into port digital twins’ application. Collaborate with AI and digitalization specialists and with end user
operators.
WSense develops underwater wireless networks for the continuous monitoring of critical
infrastructure, marine protected areas and offshore installations.
One of the operational constraints of underwater networks concerns the energy autonomy of
underwater nodes, which currently depends on battery capacity and maintenance interventions.
The need for innovation concerns the research and integration of new rechargeable power solutions,
including energy harvesting systems based on marine currents, thermal gradients or other
environmental sources available in the underwater environment, with the aim of significantly
extending the operational life of the nodes, reducing maintenance costs and frequency, increasing
network reliability and making continuous long-term monitoring sustainable.
WSense develops underwater wireless networks based on acoustic and optical nodes (WNode,
WGateway) for the continuous monitoring of critical infrastructure, marine protected areas and
offshore installations. WNodes support the connection of off-the-shelf sensors for monitoring
geochemical and physical parameters relating to the underwater environment and their visualisation
via the WCloud service.
The large amount of environmental, acoustic and visual data collected requires advanced automatic
processing capabilities. The company intends to invest in the development of AI solutions, in
particular GenAI, capable of transforming complex data into insights that can be understood and
used even by users who are not experts in the technical domain, with the aim of enabling automatic
analysis, event classification, intelligent report generation and real-time decision support.
Typhon Labs is engaged in the development of a distributed network of underwater seabed nodes
for the persistent monitoring of critical infrastructure and the surveillance of maritime areas in deep
waters. The company is seeking partnerships for the design and structural validation of the
enclosures, ensuring long-term structural integrity and operational reliability.
In parallel, the project foresees the evolution of a distributed intelligent underwater sensing
architecture based on low-power passive nodes equipped with local processing capabilities and edge
AI algorithms for the in situ detection, classification, and correlation of underwater acoustic events.
The architecture supports advanced software analysis of acoustic signatures, aimed at extracting
stable and comparable sound fingerprints, while avoiding continuous transmission of raw audio
streams.
Ports, marinas and coastal areas face increasing risks of pollution, while regulatory requirements for
continuous environmental monitoring are becoming stricter. Many locations still rely on periodic
sampling, which cannot provide real-time information on contamination. The objective is to develop
an AI-supported 24/7 marine monitoring and early warning system combining digital sensors,
automated data analysis and biological indicators. The solution would enable continuous assessment
of water and sediment quality, particularly in ports and coastal infrastructure. Cooperation
opportunities include pilot projects with research institutes, port authorities, environmental agencies
and technology partners, as well as development of scalable digital monitoring platforms.
There is a growing global demand for advanced maritime safety, surveillance and autonomous
systems, driven by increased coastal activity, security risks and digitalisation. Traditional monitoring
solutions are limited in coverage and efficiency, while public authorities and fleet operators require
real-time situational awareness and predictive safety tools. The objective is to develop AI-driven
autonomous maritime systems for surveillance, search and rescue, and predictive risk analysis,
combining edge AI, multi-sensor fusion and hardware–software integration. Cooperation
opportunities include joint R&D projects with research institutions, pilot deployments with maritime
authorities, and integration into national and international safety ecosystems
OIKOS Area Srl aims to develop an integrated digital solution for assessing cyber maturity and crew
training in the maritime sector, targeting fleets, ports and maritime IT/OT infrastructures. The need
arises from the company’s objective to evolve from a mainly consultancy-based approach towards
structured, scalable and replicable services, able to valorise its consolidated expertise in
sustainability and risk management.
The challenge is to design a tool capable of assessing cyber maturity in compliance with international
standards (ISO 27001, NIST, IMO), reducing human-related risks through phishing simulations,
behavioural testing and interactive training modules, and monitoring cybersecurity performance
over time through metrics and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs). The integration of Digital Twin technologies
to simulate cyber-attack and response scenarios is considered a key innovation element.
The final goal is to create a platform or service-oriented solution (e.g. SaaS or Managed Services) that
enhances the resilience of European maritime infrastructures, supports the adoption of shared
standards, and enables collaboration with technology providers specialised in cybersecurity,
digitalisation and advanced simulation.
The solution is expected to be modular and adaptable to different maritime contexts (fleets, ports,
operators), ensuring interoperability with existing IT/OT systems. Particular attention should be paid
to compliance with international cybersecurity standards and to the usability of training and
assessment tools for non-technical users. Collaboration opportunities include co-development, pilot
testing in real operational environments, and validation of the solution within the ECCENTRIC
network. The project may lead to further development towards market-ready solutions and access
to dedicated funding instruments.
Mare Service is a SME specialized in coastal safety and rapid rescue. In this field, speed is the only
variable that matters. It was founded as a maritime surveillance company with personnel
experienced in rescue and first-aid techniques, focusing on safety plans and aiming to undergo a
digital transformation in the coming years. Currently, coordinating emergency responses between
different rescue points is often fragmented, slowing down the arrival of help.
The company seeks to develop a simple, integrated management software to connect its entire fleet
of Jet Skis and RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats).
The goal is to provide a real-time digital map showing the position of every rescuer, the location of
the emergency, and live weather conditions. This will allow the team to instantly identify and dispatch
the closest available watercraft to the person or to the vehicles/vessels (boats in distress).
Mare Service is looking for software developers to build this tracking platform and local authorities
to test the system along the coast, aiming to make sea rescue faster, smarter, and safer.
Hooro aims to transform its mature and flexible IoT technologies into a vertical, reliable and
replicable solution for continuous monitoring of coastal and maritime environments. The growing
need for real-time monitoring of tides, water levels and climate-related phenomena along coastal
and port areas creates a strong opportunity, particularly in the Adriatic region and other European
coastal contexts.
The main challenge is not the development of new sensors, but the adaptation and integration of
existing IoT solutions into a dedicated marine-coastal monitoring system, capable of operating in
harsh environmental conditions (salinity, corrosion, installation and maintenance constraints). The
solution should combine real-time data acquisition with advanced analytics, including predictive
models and Digital Twin approaches, to support decision-making and risk management.
Hooro seeks to develop a dedicated data platform for public authorities and territorial operators,
featuring dashboards, alerts and simplified data access, and to define a service-oriented business
model (SaaS / Data-as-a-Service) that ensures scalability and long-term sustainability. Collaboration
with scientific, institutional and technological partners is essential to validate data, metrics and
models, and to enable wide adoption of the solution as a digital infrastructure for coastal resilience.
The proposed solution should be modular and scalable, enabling deployment across different coastal
and port environments. Interoperability with existing monitoring systems and open data standards
is encouraged. Pilot implementations along the Adriatic coast are envisaged as validation use cases.
Collaboration opportunities include co-development, data model validation, integration of predictive
algorithms and Digital Twin components, as well as long-term operation and maintenance strategies
within a multi-partner ecosystem.
Hooro designs and develops proprietary IoT hardware, software and cloud-based data platforms,
delivering integrated technological solutions directly to end users and institutional clients. The
company operates as an OEM and Tier 1 provider, with the ambition to evolve its offering towards
service-oriented models (SaaS / Data-as-a-Service) through collaboration with scientific, institutional
and technological partners.
Illegal maritime discharges such as oil, sewage, grey water, and ballast water often remain
undetected due to the lack of continuous, cost-effective, and legally usable monitoring solutions.
Current approaches rely on sporadic patrols or satellite imagery, which have limited temporal
resolution and cannot detect subsurface pollution. Increasing regulatory pressure under MARPOL,
IMO, and ESG requirements creates demand for verifiable, evidence-based compliance data. The
objective is to deploy autonomous underwater gliders with modular sensors and AI analytics to
enable 24/7 detection, drift prediction, and generation of enforcement-ready evidence packages.
Cooperation opportunities include joint pilots with port authorities, coast guards, research
institutions, and environmental agencies, as well as integration with AIS, satellite monitoring, and
existing maritime surveillance systems.
ELICA S.r.l. is a technology integrator and service provider in marine environmental monitoring,
offering oceanographic sensors, sonar and acoustic systems, ROVs, and marine drones. Combining
technological expertise with offshore operational experience, the company supports research,
sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and offshore activities.
The challenge is to strengthen ELICA’s internal capabilities by investing in specialized technical
profiles skilled in marine technologies, data analysis, and field operations. This will reduce reliance
on project-based funding and enable scalable, continuous, data-driven services, such as monitoring-
as-a-service.
The focus is on developing hybrid skills in system integration, marine data management, AI-
supported analysis, offshore operations, and stakeholder coordination. Benefits include improved
service continuity, better data utilization, and enhanced competitiveness in the blue economy.
ELICA seeks collaboration with universities, research centers, and technology partners to co-develop
training programs, pilot services, and innovative monitoring solutions.
BioPhilia specialises in environmental monitoring and biodiversity assessment, with a particular
focus on marine and coastal ecosystems. The need for innovation concerns the integration of
artificial intelligence tools into data analysis and collection processes. In particular, the company
needs to explore solutions for the automatic recognition of animal and plant species through images,
videos and bioacoustic data, reducing the time and margin of error in manual analysis, as
technological support for the phases of in situ acquisition, pre-processing and manual and semi-
automatic post-processing. Furthermore, with the aim of making monitoring faster, more accurate,
scalable and replicable in various complex environmental contexts, including those related to
offshore projects, partnerships and collaborations are being sought for the development of digital
applications for the structured collection of field data in order to ensure interoperability between
sensors and data sharing between stakeholders.
Bio-Consulting develops and carries out wildlife monitoring activities (cetaceans and birdlife) in
offshore and coastal contexts, with a particular focus on Environmental Impact Studies. The need for
innovation expressed concerns the creation of an autonomous monitoring technology platform
(Smart Buoy Platform), equipped with acoustic and optical sensors, capable of identifying birdlife
through RADAR and LIDAR technology and cetaceans through underwater acoustics.
The platform must be capable of operating in real time and continuously at sea, be energy self-
sufficient, and integrate Artificial Intelligence systems for the automatic recognition of cetaceans and
birdlife and the generation of alerts (edge + cloud).
The company also requires the identification and qualification of materials, coatings and construction
solutions for buoys, probes and housings that guarantee robustness, durability and resistance to
biofouling.
Uncontrolled anchoring and anchor dragging represent a significant safety risk for vessels and
coastal infrastructure, while simultaneously causing severe environmental damage to sensitive
marine ecosystems such as seagrass meadows (e.g. Posidonia). Despite the scale of the problem,
anchoring is still largely unmanaged and insufficiently monitored in real time. Anchor Tag Dubrovnik
j.d.o.o. addresses this challenge through the development of ARGUS AnchorTag, a patented IoT-
based system that enables real-time monitoring of anchor position and stability. The solution
increases maritime safety by providing instant alerts and positioning data, while also supporting
environmental protection by reducing uncontrolled anchor movement in sensitive areas. The main
objectives are to validate the system in real operational conditions, integrate it with marina and
charter operations, and explore data-driven approaches for anchoring management and
environmental monitoring. Cooperation opportunities include pilot testing with marinas and charter
companies, collaboration with research institutions on environmental impact assessment, and
integration with public authorities and coastal management bodies within EU-funded pilot and
innovation actions.
AEDA d.o.o. is developing a solar-powered autonomous surface vessel (ASV) designed for continuous
marine monitoring and environmental data collection. Current monitoring methods are costly,
limited in frequency, and dependent on manual operations, creating gaps in data availability for
coastal management, environmental protection, and maritime operations.
The company seeks collaboration with engineering firms, research institutions, and technology
providers to co-develop a fully functional prototype. Key needs include integration of autonomous
navigation systems, renewable energy optimisation, environmental sensor systems, and IoT
communication platforms. The project will enable real-time, high-frequency monitoring while
reducing operational costs and environmental impact, supporting sustainable development in the
blue economy.
Challenge: Space and telecommunications systems are increasingly complex, and a structural gap
persists between university education and industry needs, particularly in hardware-oriented,
experimental engineering and physics skills.
Objective: Strengthen satellite telecommunications and space instrumentations with applied research
and integration with ground segment activities, data analysis, and collaborative projects. Foster
closer university–industry collaboration through research and training to build new competences.
Promote integration between space, maritime, underwater, and renewable energy domains, with a
focus on interoperable communication and data integration across sea, subsea, and space layers.
Cooperation Opportunities: Develop initiatives on data exchange and surveillance systems for marine
infrastructures, balancing synergies between space technologies, maritime operations, and energy
applications and reinforcing long-term skills development and technology transfer.
Call 1: The company – marina, aims to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability by developing
real-time consumption monitoring systems and applying AI-driven analytics for data-based decision-
making in marina management. The main challenge lies in digital transformation and integrating
green technologies for waste and greywater management to reduce environmental impact.
Key objectives include improving resource efficiency, adopting intelligent monitoring systems, and
strengthening environmental performance through innovative solutions.
The company seeks collaboration with universities for research and pilot projects. External support
is needed in the form of funding, training, and access to skilled professionals, particularly in IT and
engineering, to accelerate digital and sustainable transformation.
Call 2: The company – marina, aims to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability by developing
real-time consumption monitoring systems and applying AI-driven analytics for data-based decision-
making in marina management. The main challenge lies in digital transformation and integrating
green technologies for waste and greywater management to reduce environmental impact.
Key objectives include improving resource efficiency, adopting intelligent monitoring systems, and
strengthening environmental performance through innovative solutions.
The company seeks collaboration with SMEs and technology providers offering smart and green
innovations for marina operations. External support is needed in the form of funding, training, and
access to skilled professionals, particularly in IT and engineering, to accelerate digital and sustainable
transformation.
Scope of the challenge: Monitoring in real time the conditions of assets on shore as piers and berths
of dedicated marine terminals and ships moored. Focus: structural condition of the infrastructure
and eventual damages together with marine fouling on submerges sections of the quays, enable
optimized assessment of the structures and better operation activities.
Objective: Improve regular maintenance aspects both for infrastructures and for ships and be able to
have a constant monitoring of the asset, lower economic impact of monitoring and maintenance
processes.
Cooperation opportunities: Realization of a dedicated customized underwater drone ROV able to
inspect a targeted asset and to produce a set of high-resolution pictures able to bring back the
condition of the dedicated surface inspected. The company needs expertise in design and
construction of the drone and modelling and integration of the features and equipment.
Additional informations:
Cost: low price;
Operation condition: 200-300 metres to be inspected, submerged max depth up to 10/15 metres,
inspect from one meter even in high water torbidity.
Features and equipment: customized sensoring, 3D modelling, camera with tailored performances,
software integration for modelling and overview surface condition.
Lika Digital is developing an innovative smart marina cabinet integrated with an AI Copilot designed
to support automated and data-driven marina operations. The solution addresses the growing need
for digitalization, efficiency, and sustainability in the maritime marina industry by enabling intelligent
management of energy, water, and other marina services.
The smart marina cabinet combines hardware, software, and connectivity into a single scalable
platform, allowing real-time monitoring of consumption, automated control of infrastructure, and
seamless integration into existing marina environments. It enables technical and business
evaluations through data collection and analysis, supporting informed decision-making, cost
optimization, and sustainable investment planning.
Lika aims to finalize the development and validation of this solution through collaborative R&D
projects and real-life pilot implementations. Strategic partnerships, external funding, and access to
shared innovation and testing facilities are considered essential to accelerate development and scale
the solution to international markets.
Challenge: Maritime and port decarbonization requires efficient integration of hydrogen
technologies, advanced energy management, and safe storage, all within a rapidly evolving
technological, regulatory, and operational context.
Objective: Drive the development of fully integrated fuel cell-based power systems, including
Balance of Plant optimization and management, by combining high-fidelity process
modelling with data-driven methods. Deploy digital twins and intelligent control “agents” to
improve monitoring, efficiency, safety, and reliability along the entire hydrogen value chain,
from production and storage to distribution and end use. Consolidate capabilities in
hydrogen use, including low-temperature hydrogen handling, sensor integration, and
system-level optimization for naval propulsion, onboard energy systems, and naval services.
Cooperation Opportunities: Partner on hydrogen-based ship transformation and integration
and on port-side energy infrastructures, providing system integration, energy optimization,
and advanced digital solutions that support the transformation of ports into resilient,
intelligent multi-energy hubs for modern ships.
Seabreath aims to advance the development of a modular, floating and high-efficiency wave energy
converter based on multi-chamber Oscillating Water Column (OWC) technology. The solution has
already demonstrated technical feasibility at reduced scale through laboratory testing and is now
ready for the critical transition to full-scale (1:1) prototyping and real-sea validation.
The main challenge at this stage does not concern the energy conversion concept itself, but the
design, engineering and validation of the mooring system, identified as a key enabling factor for
nearshore applications. Seabreath has developed an innovative mooring concept based on a single
elastic chain, designed to reduce seabed impact and prevent structural failures; however, this
solution requires empirical validation, numerical modelling and proper engineering dimensioning.
Additional needs include the optimisation of the umbilical cable, integration of the mooring system
with a modular and scalable structure, and validation of the overall system under extreme marine
conditions. Seabreath seeks collaboration with technical and scientific partners specialised in
offshore engineering, marine structural dynamics and experimental testing, to transform validated
concepts into a market-ready marine energy solution and enable future large-scale deployments.
Regeneration SPA is a leader in renewable energy and sustainable construction, specializing in the
delivery of photovoltaic systems, energy storage, and marine-grade energy solutions via turnkey EPC
services. While the company utilizes Building Information Modeling (BIM) extensively during the
design phase, a critical disconnect exists during on-site execution; high-fidelity design data remains
inaccessible to field technicians during installation and maintenance.
To resolve this, the company seeks to develop an integrated AR-BIM workflow. The objective is to
enable personnel to visualize digital twins of energy systems in real time using mobile devices or AR
headsets. By overlaying 3D BIM models onto physical assets, the company aims to eliminate
execution errors, reduce maintenance downtime, and facilitate "X-ray" visualization of hidden
components for training and diagnostics without physical disassembly.
Regeneration SPA invites technology providers, software developers, and research centers
specialized in AR/VR and BIM interoperability to collaborate on the design, testing, and validation of
this solution across active pilot sites.
The Porto Turistico di Pescara is a highly digitalized urban marina, serving as a strategic hub for
boating, retail, and public events. It hosts essential services like the Coast Guard and Carabinieri,
alongside sustainable infrastructure like desalination and photovoltaic systems.
The current priority is to bridge the gap in accessibility. The marina aims to leverage digital innovation
to remove barriers for people with reduced mobility or specific needs. The objective is to develop
smart solutions—such as high-precision digital accessibility mapping, inclusive service booking, and
real-time AI assistance—that enhance the user experience for everyone.
Porto Turistico di Pescara invites technology providers, IoT developers, and accessibility experts to
co-design and test scalable, replicable solutions. The goal is to transform the marina into a model of
inclusion for urban ports worldwide.
Porto Turistico Le Marinelle, in urban San Salvo, is a marina that combines nautical activities with
tourism and recreation. While easily accessible and attractive for leisure boating, its management
and services are fragmented, limiting efficiency and user experience. The goal is to develop an
integrated digital platform for smart marina management, centralizing berth allocation, bookings,
payments, and technical operations.
This will streamline workflows, improve transparency, and enhance the experience for boat owners,
visitors, and service providers. The initiative will integrate and customize existing marina
management solutions, improving efficiency, resource management, reducing administrative
burden, and promoting sustainability.
Porto Turistico Le Marinelle seeks collaboration with software developers, digital solution providers,
and technology partners to co-design and implement an advanced digital platform for smarter, more
efficient, and sustainable marina management.
New IFOG Engineering specialises in advanced naval engineering and marine vehicle electrification
and is interested in introducing large-scale additive manufacturing as an innovative approach to the
construction of recreational boat hulls, reducing production times and costs associated with moulds
and equipment. The main challenge is to identify polymer and/or composite materials suitable for
large-format 3D printing that combine low cost, process stability and structural performance in a
marine environment. Work will focus on optimising rheology and adhesion between layers to ensure
dimensional stability and reduce deformation or defects, as well as testing mechanical properties,
impact, durability and long-term performance in operating conditions. New IFOG Engineering is
interested in collaborating with material developers, compounders and research institutions for
formulation, process optimisation, testing and qualification for industrial adoption.
The company develops sustainable composite solutions, focusing on natural and recycled fibres as
alternatives to conventional synthetic reinforcements. The innovation need lies in enhancing the
mechanical performance of hybrid laminates combining carbon or glass fibres with natural or
recycled fibres, while minimising the use of virgin raw materials. These composites are required to
achieve performance levels as close as possible to those obtained with fully virgin fibre systems,
particularly for lightweight marine structural applications.
In parallel, Net Zero Layup intends to optimise natural fibre pre-treatment techniques and to
incorporate low-dose nano-additives to increase tensile strength, elastic modulus, toughness and
energy dissipation capacity, thereby enabling durable, high-performance and more sustainable
materials. The company is seeking cooperation with research organisations and public bodies active
in R&D, as well as partners interested in supporting validation activities and the
publication/dissemination of the proposed innovative solutions.
Neotecmar (AguaCarbon) intends to launch R&D activities aimed at partially replacing conventional
virgin CFRP materials with recycled carbon fibers and bio-based resins in the production of
accessories for the recreational boating and yachting sector. The proposed solutions must be
compatible with current composite material production processes while ensuring that mechanical,
thermomechanical, and durability performance requirements are maintained. The company is
seeking partnerships and/or collaborations with material suppliers, composite/AM technology
developers, and research institutions to support field research, the development of innovative
mechanical and durability testing solutions, and life cycle assessment (LCA) for future industrial
implementation.
NeoGeo Srl designs and patents solutions for coastal erosion mitigation, climate resilience of port
infrastructure, and anchoring of floating platforms for offshore wind farms, supported by full-scale
(1:1) testing and prototyping activities. The company designs products to protect and restore
biodiversity in coastal areas, both emerged and submerged.
The primary innovation concerned the research of polymers, biopolymers, and additives capable of
modifying the chemistry of cementitious matrix used in marine works, reducing its alkalinity to
neutral or slightly basic values in order to minimise the impact on the acidification of seas and
oceans. Meanwhile, the company aims to increase the durability and mechanical performance of an
existing high-permeability draining cementitious composite through the use of polymeric and bio-
based modifiers, for applications such as submerged structures and fish-repopulation habitats.
Scientific partners, material suppliers and testing laboratories are required for formulation, durability
testing in a marine environment and validation on real-scale prototypes and pilot installations in port
and coastal areas.
Challenge: Develop specific port/terminal infrastructures to handle hydrogen gaseous cylinders
used as propulsion and auxiliary power generation on board ships. The application would consist in
implement loading of full cylinders and unload empty cylinders.
Objective: The company has designed, engineered and produced dedicated hydrogen gaseous
cylinders to be used on board ships for zero emission navigation and wants to implement a
dedicated infrastructure to handle the logistics of this solution in the port.
Cooperation opportunities: The company is looking for a terminal operator or a port interested to
jointly realize the solution and a manufacturer able to implement a facility in the port to manage
loading and unloading of the cylinders.
Lukoć d.o.o. is developing a private 5G network solution tailored for cargo ports to enable
automation, real-time logistics tracking, predictive maintenance, and AI-based security. Existing port
communication infrastructure cannot support the requirements of modern smart ports, including
ultra-low latency, high reliability, and large-scale IoT connectivity.
The company seeks collaboration with port authorities, industrial partners, and technology providers
to deploy and test a pilot 5G network in a real port environment. The project requires integration of
IoT sensors, automation systems, and data analytics platforms, enabling efficient, secure, and
scalable digital transformation of port operations aligned with EU green and digital transition goals.
Guide for you d.o.o. is developing SmartMarina AI, an integrated digital platform combining AI, IoT,
and SaaS solutions to modernize marina operations. Current marina management systems lack
automation, real-time intelligence, and personalized services, resulting in inefficiencies, higher
operational costs, and limited customer experience.
The company seeks collaboration with technology providers, R&D institutions, and marina operators
to co-develop a functional prototype integrating IoT hardware, AI-driven predictive analytics, and
smart monitoring systems. The solution will enable automated berth allocation, energy monitoring,
anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance, supporting digital transformation and sustainability
in the maritime sector.
Tourism operators, marinas and coastal municipalities increasingly rely on small electric vehicle
fleets, but the market lacks specialised maintenance and circular service solutions. Many vehicles are
replaced prematurely due to minor failures, battery degradation or lack of qualified technicians,
leading to unnecessary waste and higher costs. The objective is to develop a scalable circular service
model based on preventive maintenance, refurbishment and digital diagnostics, extending vehicle
lifetimes and reducing emissions. Cooperation opportunities include pilot projects with hotels,
campsites, marinas and public authorities, as well as partnerships with research institutions and e-
mobility SMEs.
Electrip develops on-shore electric charging infrastructures. The company is seeking a feasibility
study to assess the extension of its solutions towards maritime charging applications in complex
environments such as ports, addressing key challenges related to interoperability, energy flow
management and operational reliability, with the aim of enabling multi-purpose charging hubs for
heavy and light on-shore vehicles as well as maritime vessels, in line with relevant EU policies and
decarbonisation targets.
The initiative requires investment in smart charging systems capable of optimising energy
distribution and providing real-time monitoring, data-driven control and predictive maintenance
functionalities. Collaboration with port authorities, maritime operators, technology providers and
research centres is required to develop and validate these solutions.
In order to reduce cruise ship maintenance downtime, reduce logistics costs and decrease
dependence on external supply chains, the company aims to design a rapid on-board production
architecture for spare parts through the use of additive manufacturing (AM), based on component
surveying through qualified digital processes and support provided by onshore engineering centres.
Research centres and partners are sought to provide the most suitable materials and workflows to
meet the need for thermofluidic and mechanical components in general, contributing to structuring
the innovation offering for end customers.
These components must have mechanical properties of durability and suitability for marine use.
Design solutions must address the main constraints on board, including limited space and vibrations,
while complying with safety requirements and integrating with existing maintenance workflows,
which include material storage, handling and 3D printing operations.
The company will consider setting up spin-offs or specific activities to be shared with partners who
demonstrate suitability and relevance to the research.
CEV Technologies is expanding its proven EV charging management platform into the marine sector
to support the growing electrification of boats and vessels. Current marina charging infrastructure is
fragmented, complex to use, and often lacks fiscal compliance and seamless payment systems.
The company aims to develop and deploy a standardized, user-friendly marine charging solution that
enables simple “tap, charge, and go” functionality, similar to land-based EV charging. To achieve this,
CEV Technologies seeks collaboration with marina operators, hardware manufacturers, and
technology partners to pilot marine-grade charging infrastructure, integrate real-time billing and
fiscalization, and ensure interoperability with vessel and marina systems. The solution will support
sustainable maritime mobility and efficient energy management across the Adriatic region.
a.t.n. inženjering d.o.o. seeks collaboration with technological institutions and engineering partners
to co-develop a production-ready prototype of a Smart Marina Utility Box. The solution integrates
IoT-enabled hardware, embedded systems, and cloud-based analytics to enable real-time
monitoring, smart metering, automated billing, and predictive maintenance in marina
environments. The project requires expertise in hardware design, sensor integration, AI-based
analytics, and compliance with marine standards (e.g. IP67, IEC). Pilot testing in real marina
environments is needed to validate performance, ensure scalability, and support commercialization
across the Adriatic and wider EU maritime market.
BlueGEO Srl is a start-up which develops sustainable coastal defence technologies for the protection
and restoration of coastal biodiversity (dune ridges and coastal ponds), using natural and
biodegradable materials. The company is looking for a natural additive or chemical-physical
treatment that can be applied to a product composed of 95% beached plant biomass (Posidonia
oceanica plants with a multi-layered structure), in order to increase density, internal cohesion and
structural stability of the eco-barrier. Cooperation is sought with research institutions, laboratories
and industrial partners supplying naturalistic engineering technologies for the construction of a
functional 1:1 scale prototype, the launch of durability tests and pilot validation.
Challenge: Coastal areas need resilient, low-impact renewable energy solutions that combine power
generation, infrastructure integration, and environmental protection, while also ensuring scalability
and cost efficiency.
Objective: Develop a modular floating wave energy converter based on a multi-chamber Oscillating
Water Column (OWC) architecture with a unidirectional turbine. Design scalable, near-shore systems
derived from recycled containers, enabling integration into breakwaters and coastal infrastructures.
Advance full-scale prototyping, environmentally sustainable anchoring solutions, and system
optimization, with future integration of other public and private-use energy applications.
Cooperation Opportunities: Collaborate on prototyping, marine engineering, electronics integration,
and sustainable anchoring technologies to accelerate the production of replicable wave energy
systems and support hybrid coastal energy hubs.
Scope of the challenge: The company has developed an innovative power generation system
harnessing any flowing water such as channels, sea tides, currents, rivers, without the need of heavy
ancillary infrastructures. The challenge is to design and validate a prototype to be tested on channels
or marine currents/tides.
Objectives: The solution would be designed to allow for energy harvesting from renewable sources.
The dimension of the prototype would be small in order to test it without relevant ancillary
infrastructures and results can be extrapolated for installations of multiple prototypes. A small
dimension will allow for the utilization of composite and recycled materials to lower the carbon
footprint.
Cooperation opportunities: The company is looking for research capabilities to contribute to the early
research activities, and for end users to contribute to the later stage of development, in order to test
the prototype and validate the results to reach TRL 5.
Openfactory designs and prototypes technological solutions for the naval sector. In particular,
through the Sailfoil project, it creates wind-assisted auxiliary propulsion systems (wingsails). The
need for innovation concerns the identification of an advanced shape memory material for the outer
shell of the wingsail, capable of working in a marine environment with cyclic loads. The material must
have controlled elasticity (maximum elastic strain 10–12%), high mechanical strength during
elongation and performance stability over time, so as to ensure elastic deformation and improve
efficiency, reliability and durability. Industrial and technological partners are sought for the
formulation and characterisation of SMP/engineered elastomers or hybrid systems, as well as for
fatigue and durability testing and validation on prototypes under operating conditions.
There is a growing need for sustainable, resilient and decentralised energy solutions in both marine
and onshore sectors. Shipbuilding and offshore industries are transitioning toward low-emission
propulsion, hybrid systems and new fuels, while onshore energy systems are moving toward
distributed renewable generation, storage and energy communities. The objective is to develop
advanced engineering solutions that integrate renewable energy, storage, hybrid propulsion and
smart energy management into vessels and local energy systems. Cooperation opportunities include
joint R&D projects with research institutions, aggregators, renewable energy producers and public
stakeholders, as well as pilot demonstrations of distributed and hybrid energy concepts in maritime
and coastal environments.
GECO develops modular marine infrastructures for wave energy harvesting and coastal protection.
The company is seeking enabling technologies to increase material resilience and improve the
operational reliability of these systems through the adoption of high-strength shape-memory
materials and integrated monitoring solutions. The request includes the identification, selection and
validation of candidate shape-memory materials capable of preserving functional response and
mechanical integrity under cyclic loading, long-term fatigue, harsh marine exposure and aggressive
corrosion conditions. In parallel, support is required for the development and engineering of sensor
systems enabling continuous acquisition of wave-motion parameters—such as wave height, period,
direction and dynamic loads—providing reliable data for both structural health monitoring and
operational optimisation. GECO is looking for research and industrial partners to further advance
experimental activities based on the know-how already developed, as well as specialised expertise
in smart materials and robust marine sensing technologies suitable for long-duration deployments.
ACT Blade Europe is specialised in the manufacture of ultra-light modular wind turbine blades based
on high-performance textile composite architectures.
Technological proposals are required to develop a transition process from conventional
thermosetting matrices to sustainable resin systems, identifying and validating polymer matrices that
are partially bio-based, chemically recyclable or designed for controlled depolymerisation. The
proposed technology must ensure fibre-matrix separation and material recovery without
compromising structural performance and maximising compatibility with existing industrial
production processes. The company is searching for collaborations and partnerships with research
institutions and composite material developers to support the formulation, structural validation and
end-of-life testing of circular composite solutions for new-generation wind turbine blades.
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