Applications Open for ADT4Blue’s Open Call to Transform the Blue Economy and Mentoring Opportunities

17 Jun 2025

Open Call for Proposals

Do you have an innovative idea that could transform the Blue Economy? The Advanced Digital Technologies for the Blue Economy (ADT4Blue) is offering the chance to showcase your vision at an international stage and become part of a growing movement for ocean sustainability.

The scheme will offer  an acceleration programme for 30 selected proposals coming from innovative SMEs, individuals, teams, entrepreneurs, startups, researchers, students and/or alumni.

They welcome:

Teams or individuals passionate about innovative ideas in the Blue Economy
– Entrepreneurs
– Legally established SMEs and start-ups
– Innovators and researchers
– Higher education students and alumni

Find out more and apply for the Open Call.

Mentoring Opportunities

ADT4Blue is also looking for experienced entrepreneurs, technologists and Blue Economy specialists to become mentors for a three month period in early 2026. The mentors will:

  • Guide mentees through business and innovation challenges
  • Share your network and industry knowledge
  • Help define objectives and monitor team progress
  • Participate in workshops and feedback session
  • Act with professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality

Find out more and apply to become a mentor.