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Applications now open for the ADT4Blue's OC2 Acceleration Programme

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08 July 2025

Applications now open for the ADT4Blue's OC2 Acceleration Programme

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Turn your Blue Economy idea into impact with ADT4Blue’s OC2 Acceleration Programme—offering expert support, training, and networking opportunities for innovators using advanced digital technologies!

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Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Ukraine

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

NGOs / Non-profits

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Sports tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations

    • Funding and support measures

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Innovative tourism services

    • R&I on climate-friendly tourism

    • R&I on digital tools for tourism

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Other

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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Are you a legally established SME, start-up, entrepreneur, researcher, student, alumnus, or professional with a passion for innovation in the Blue Economy? ADT4Blue is now accepting applications for its OC2 Acceleration Programme.

This initiative supports the development of innovative ideas across eight Blue Economy sectors and eleven key challenges, including Coastal and Tourism Solutions and Maritime Transport, through the use of Advanced Digital Technologies (ADTs).

Benefits include: tailored training, expert mentorship, networking opportunities, and more.

Apply by: 28 July 2025

Follow the attached link to access the full post about this support opportunity, check your eligibility, and submit your application.

#Innovation in tourism #Travel technology #Biodiversity #Sustainable tourism #Green financing 

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