Maritime Forum
BlueInvest aims to boost innovation and investment in sustainable technologies for the blue economy, by supporting readiness and access to finance for early-stage businesses, SMEs and scale-ups. It is enabled by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.
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BlueInvest Community
Join the community to meet potential partners and investors, gain access to exclusive events, market intelligence and learning opportunities.
The community is open to entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and innovation stakeholders interested in the Blue Economy. Our content and activities are designed to help start-ups and SMEs with investment and growth prospects.
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BlueInvest Pipeline
See our showcase of innovative projects and entrepreneurs who are shaping the Blue Economy.
Projects will consist of innovative and scalable business ventures from traditional and emerging sectors of the maritime economy.
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BlueInvest Readiness Assistance
An exclusive coaching programme for high potential start-ups and SMEs with innovative and sustainable products and solutions for the Blue Economy.
Businesses and projects selected for Investment Readiness Assistance will receive coaching packages tailored specifically to their readiness levels and business objectives. The programme is impact-driven, with a clear focus on providing business support to help startups and SMEs build capacities for growth and attract investment.
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BlueInvest Events
BlueInvest events are aimed at business impact. Events will feature learning opportunities, knowledge exchange, networking and B2B matchmaking, in formats designed to transform business. Join us at:
Past events
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The BlueInvest Fund - webinar 14 May 2020
- BlueInvest inuaugural e-pitching session in the time of coronavirus 26 May 2020
- BlueInvest-EIPP: e-pitching session 15 July 2020.
Upcoming events:
- BlueInvest Thematic Workshop: Green Shipping 21 October 2020, Virtual Event
- BlueInvest Thematic Workshop @Oceanology 03 December 2020, London
- Regional Workshops:
- Black Sea | 02 September 2020
- Atlantic | 23 September 2020
- Mediterranean | 15 October 2020
- Baltic | 23 October 2020
- Adriatic & Ionian | 04 November 2020
- North Sea | 26 November 2020
- BlueInvest Grants Information Day 24 November 2020, virtual event
A call for corporates: become a BlueInvest Corporate Day host:
A call to host BlueInvest Corporate Days is now open.
- Learn more about the event concept, organisation and duties as a host.
- Express your interest to host.
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BlueInvest Academy
The academy offers capacity-building courses, training events and exclusive webinars to accelerate businesses for investment, market access and international expansion.
BlueInvest Academy is open to members of the BlueInvest Community. Features include seminars on the latest industry developments and trends, sessions with market experts, talks and speed mentoring to help you with your go-to-market approach.
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BlueInvest Grants
The European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) supports the development of innovative services and technologies and awards grants to market- and investment-ready SMEs with innovative products, technologies and services for the blue economy. The 2019 call (EUR 22,5 Mio) was published on 21 November 2019 and was open until 27 February 2020. 104 proposals were submitted. 29 SMEs were invited to pitch their proposals to an Investor Jury. 10 high-profile company projects were retained for funding. The next BlueInvest call 2020 (EUR 20 Mio) is planned to be published in November with a deadline mid-January. An Info Day is planned for 24 November.
Blue Economy Window Call (2019)
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BlueInvest Fund
The European Investment Fund, backed by the European Strategic Investment Fund, has earmarked finance for enterprises with innovative products and services that can help the blue economy deliver the EU's Green Deal priorities. From late January 2020, the new fund will be able to provide finance to funds that are wholly or partly targeting the blue economy or to individual enterprises backed by more general funds. More information here
Update: Call for Expressions of Interest to the BlueInvest Fund is now published. Investors & Fund Managers have until 31 December 2020 to apply.
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Become a BlueInvest Coach
We are always looking for experienced, talented coaches who share our commitment to helping businesses get their most important work done and achieve their goals.
How you can benefit
Entrepreneurs
Access expertise, coaching,
relevant contacts, international
business networks and investors.
Get the right connections to the market
and move from strategy to execution.
Investors
Become a member of the Club of
Investors, access a tailored deal flow,
exclusive events and market intelligence.
Enhance your visibility through the
platform’s official channels.
Stakeholders & Coaches
Connect to business, markets and investors, exchange knowledge and support ecosystem building.
Plug in to the community.
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