{"id":5128,"date":"2025-10-01T17:49:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T15:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imast.biz\/eccentric-blue-opportunity-new-horizons-for-smes-in-the-blue-economy\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T17:49:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T15:49:52","slug":"eccentric-blue-opportunity-new-horizons-for-smes-in-the-blue-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imast.biz\/en\/eccentric-blue-opportunity-new-horizons-for-smes-in-the-blue-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"ECCENTRIC Blue Opportunity: New Horizons for SMEs in the Blue Economy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>ECCENTRIC Blue Opportunity: New Horizons for SMEs in the Blue Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IMAST is launching an <strong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"255\">Open Call<\/strong> for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) eager to innovate and grow within the strategic sectors of the Blue Economy, with a special focus on: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Marine energy<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"459\"><strong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"457\">Maritime infrastructure<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"519\"><strong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"517\">Environmental and coastal monitoring &amp; surveillance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This initiative is part of <strong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"606\">ECCENTRIC \u2013 Enhancing Circularity in the Adriatic Area<\/strong>, funded by the <strong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"668\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italy-croatia.eu\/web\/italy-croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.italy-croatia.eu\/web\/italy-croatia\">Interreg Italy\u2013Croatia 2021\u20132027 Programme<\/a><\/strong>, and aims to support SMEs in their journey towards technological growth and transformation. The goal: foster circular solutions and stimulate collaborative networks at local, national, and international level. <\/p>\n<p><strong>A tangible opportunity to innovate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Selected SMEs will gain access to an exclusive pathway, guided by industry experts, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tailored innovation needs assessment<\/strong>, designed to identify strategies and\/or technology partners to address company-specific challenges;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1345\"><strong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1212\">Access to a research &amp; innovation network<\/strong> bringing together research centers, universities, technology providers, and partner companies, to foster strategic collaborations;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1447\"><strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1417\">Targeted information on funding calls and financing opportunities<\/strong> to support business growth;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1653\"><strong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1488\">Trial access to an AI-powered tool<\/strong> developed to assess financial needs and match enterprises with the most suitable funding options. This tool will remain available even after the pilot phase ends. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Participation in the Call is <strong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1721\">free of charge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1855\">Interested SMEs can apply by completing the <strong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1797\">online application form<\/strong> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/252671815731358\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/252671815731358\">link<\/a> below by <strong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1852\">11:59 PM on November 28, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1968\">All details, including eligibility requirements and selection criteria, are available in the attached notice.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1U29skI6jzP8oJ_LSHDy9IDQcVBNkjvID\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Full Call Document<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ECCENTRIC Blue Opportunity: New Horizons for SMEs in the Blue Economy IMAST is launching an Open Call for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) eager to innovate and grow within the strategic sectors of the Blue Economy, with a special focus on: Marine energy Maritime infrastructure Environmental and coastal monitoring &amp; 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