BLUE CAREERS IN NET ZERO ENERGY PORTS
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General information about the project
ID: 101124958 NAME: BLUE CAREERS IN NET ZERO ENERGY PORTS ACRONYM: BLUE PORTS PROGRAMME: European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) CALL: EMFAF-2023-BlueCareers OBJECTIVE: The BLUE-PORTS project aims at supporting the development of blue skills for the human capital involved in port-related activities: administration, operators, competent authorities for small and medium-sized ports. DURATION: 01/11/2023 - 31/10/2025 BUDGET: €1 171 661.56 PARTNERS: 8 organizations from 5 different countries WEBSITE: https://www.blue-ports.eu/
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Project description
The goal of BLUE PORTS (BLUE CAREERS IN NET ZERO ENERGY PORTS) is to improve the skills and capabilities of human capital within the port ecosystem to support their green transition. The project aims at bridging the existing service gap and aligning with the ambitious goals of the European Green Deal (EGD), including the Sustainable Blue Economy Strategy set for 2030 and 2050. By providing a european-recognized training and certification scheme, BLUE PORTS wants to offer a competitive advantage to staff and port authorities. The consortium involves key market players included in the quadruple helix of innovation in a strong network that includes government agencies, civil society organizations, educational institutions, and port as well as economic entities from five different countries: Greece, Spain, Italy, Georgia and Tunisia. Expected results include the creation of a digital training programme, examination and certification scheme, state-of-the-art training materials and a pool of more than 200 qualified professionals in the participating countries. The new BLUE PORTS operational training and certification scheme, compliant with ISO/IEC 17024, will be tested and validated in a number of Mediterranean and Black Sea countries and will be promoted for mutual recognition throughout Europe, providing a professional advantage, increased career and mobility opportunities, creating and sustaining new and greener jobs in the port industry.
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Technical University of Crete (TUC)
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The Technical University of Crete consists of five schools of engineering (Environmental Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mineral Resources Engineering, and Production and Management Engineering) with different postgraduate programs (Environmental Management, Technology and Innovation Management, etc.). The Laboratory on Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems (ReSEL), within the School of Environmental Engineering, covers a wide range of topics in the fields of applied research and technology development for energy planning and sustainable energy management. ReSEL expertise focuses on sustainable energy systems-policy and planning, renewable energy systems and energy conservation, and sustainable cities and communities primarily in Mediterranean island. Its main goals are transforming research and scientific knowledge into mature, economically and technically sound energy solutions and practices, and to support islands and the state in achieving the 2030 and 2050 goals. Its staff aims to create synergies by involving market players, local/regional authorities, government organizations, chambers, professional associations, the energy/RES/EE sector, NGOs, and media representatives. In recent years, ReSEL has established cooperation with UNWTO (World Tourism Organization) and RMEI (Réseau Méditerranéen des Ecoles d'Ingénieurs et de Management). TUC's core competencies are: project management, exploitation of results, scientific excellence in sustainable energy and mobility, experience in coordinating EU-funded projects (more than 1000 projects in the field and thousands of publications in green technologies mainly for islands, coastal areas and the sea). In addition, the university has experience in developing training programs for all educational levels, as well as in vocational training and certification of technical professions. TUC is a member of leading globally recognized university networks.
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Valenciaport Foundation (FV) www.fundacion.valenciaport.com
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The Valenciaport Foundation aims at promoting innovation by fostering the design, implementation and execution of research and innovation projects to improve the competitiveness of companies in the sector. The Valenciaport Foundation also provides value-added training for the continuous professional development of the port community's human capital. As a specialized training institution, FV has strong experience in developing training courses aimed at all types of students and companies. It has implemented with the Valencia Port Authority an innovative and successful dual training program with the collaboration of the city and regional public entities. FV has developed projects in more than sixty countries, mainly in the Mediterranean and the rest of Europe, Asia, and Latin America, where it currently runs postgraduate and management programs in the field of transport and ports. The FV team consists of R&D&I specialists in the fields of ICT, maritime and intermodal transport, logistics, and transport economics. The foundation is a European reference center of excellence that not only carries out its academic research, but is also a tool serving all those involved in the transport and logistics chain, particularly in the maritime and port sectors, which are key competitive elements in supporting the internationalization process of spanish companies.
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Distretto Ligure delle Tecnologie Marine (DLTM) Viale N. Fieschi 18, 19123 – La Spezia This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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The Ligurian District of Marine Technologies promotes research, innovation and training by fostering continuous interaction and synergy between research institutions and businesses. The cluster involves more than 100 organizations - of which 82 are SMEs - the University of Genoa, major national public research institutions based in Liguria (CNR, ENEA, INGV) involved in marine and maritime research and technology development, and large companies (Fincantieri, LEONARDO, Intermarine, Termomeccanica) engaged in the production and development of both software and hardware marine technologies. The cluster also includes medium and large enterprises involved in information technology. The DLTM, which represents Ligurian regional excellence on specific technologies, operates nationally and internationally in naval technologies for both the defense and civilian sectors, in technologies for shipbuilding and yachting, and in monitoring, remediation and safety of marine ecosystems. DLTM is responsible for promoting collaboration between the maritime industry and marine science by supporting research, innovation, education and new synergies between public and private organizations.
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Heraklion Port Authority (HRA)
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GRECIA
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The main purpose of the Heraklion Port Authority, as stated in the legislative texts, is to use and manage the Port of Heraklion and all land and sea spaces within the area it occupies in ways that protect the public interest and are beneficial to the national and local economies, as well as to all users of its services. Its corporate form allows for greater flexibility in strategic planning, financial management, and decision-making, which contributes to higher levels of efficiency and business responsiveness. The company works for strategic planning aimed at achieving stable, long-term development by improving basic infrastructure, facilities, and the capacity of the port and offering high value-added services for customers.
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Maritime Transport Agency (MTA)
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GEORGIA |
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The Maritime Transport Agency, under the aegis of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, represents the National Maritime Authority, responsible for the effective implementation of organizational and legal tools in the maritime sphere arising from national and international requirements in the following areas: regulation of the Georgian maritime sector, ensuring the maritime safety of georgian-flagged ports and merchant fleet; coordination of marine pollution prevention; enforcement of search and rescue operations; monitoring of vessel traffic in territorial waters; proper functioning of the system of training and certification of seafarers; and development of statistical and strategic guidance.
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TÜV NORD HELLAS (ΤΝΗ)
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The TÜV NORD HELLAS has become a leader in the inspection and certification industry, offering services of prestige, reliability, visibility and added value. The organization has managed to link its brand to the largest infrastructure and development projects in Greece, contributing with its services to the quality and safety of products and construction. TNH works in the field of certification of people in private and commercial organizations, in the fields of transport and mobility, energy technology, construction, occupational health and safety, industry and IT, and environment.
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Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy (MMA)
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The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy is Greece's main policy-making body responsible for managing the nation's maritime and naval sectors, as well as developing policies concerning the islands of the country. The Ministry is responsible for implementing policies for sustainable development, social policies on accessibility issues, quality of life education and support for people with special needs, alignment and formulation of integrated maritime policy, and organization and improvement of coastal policy.
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Mediterranean Maritime Professions Training Institute (IMFMM)
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The Mediterranean Maritime Professions Training Institute is a training institution linked to the ministries of transport and vocational training, specializing in the maritime, port, transport and logistics sectors. The Institute offers a wide range of approved training courses in accordance with current Tunisian legislation on vocational training. Since its establishment, IMFMM has trained 588 trainees in various specializations, with a job placement rate over 78%.
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Level 1 Accelerator for Defence Sector (LEVIATAD)
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General information about the project
ID: 101074868 NAME: "Level 1 Accelerator for Defence Sector" ACRONYM: LEVIATAD PROGRAMME: Single Market Programme CALL: SMP-COSME-2021-CLUSTER OBJECTIVE: Creating the first European cluster of excellence in the naval and aeronaval defence sector PERIOD: 01/09/2022 - 31/08/2024 BUDGET: €1.392.402,77 (75% dedicated to the financial support of small and medium-sized enterprises) PARTNERS: 6 organizations from 4 different European countries
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Project description
LEVIATAD aims to create the first Eurocluster of excellence in naval defence through cooperation, in terms of synergies and integration, among project partners. The goal will be achieved by following a three-step action plan:
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LEVIATAD Consortium
The LEVIATAD consortium brings together the expertise and value chains needed to successfully address the project's key objectives, including stakeholders and and experts in marine and defense technologies, and maximizing the impact of joint actions at European level. The project partnership includes five clusters tasked with engaging SMEs that will benefit from the services put in place to foster their innovation and internationalization, and the Special Agency Riviere di Liguria (Chamber of Commerce Savona, Imperia and La Spezia) specialized in enhancing internationalization, and contact point with the European Enterprise Network (EEN).
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(Project leader) Distretto Ligure delle Tecnologie Marine Viale N. Fieschi 18, 19123 – La Spezia This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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The Ligurian Cluster of Marine Technology (DLTM) promotes research, innovation, and training by fostering continuous interaction and synergy between research institutions and businesses. The cluster involves about 120 enterprises - of which 82 are SMEs - the University of Genoa, the three main national public research institutions based in Liguria (CNR, ENEA, INGV) involved in maritime and marine research and technology development, and large companies (Fincantieri, Leonardo, Intermarine, Termomeccanica) engaged in the production and development of marine technologies both software and hardware. The cluster also includes medium and large enterprises operating in the information technology sector. The DLTM, which represents Ligurian regional excellence on specific technologies, operates nationally and internationally in the field of naval technologies for both the defense and civilian sectors, in technologies for shipbuilding and pleasure craft, and in monitoring, restoration and safety of marine ecosystems. DLTM is responsible for promoting collaboration between the maritime industry and marine science by supporting research, innovation, education and new synergies between public and private organizations.
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Na.vi.go Scarl Via M. Coppino 116, 55049 – Viareggio This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Na.vi.go Scarl (NAVIGO) established in Viareggio in 2007 as a strategic support center for leisure boats enterprises in different segments of their market: yachting production, refitting services, tourism on the sea and port organization. With these goals Navigo has initiated a wide range of services to businesses: certification, design, training, innovation, financing, international promotion, and communication. The company has about 100 members and 320 associates, and it is the refrence point of the Tuscan regional public administration for the coordination of the network of local agencies aiming to improve the competitiveness of the leasure boats industry, promoting opportunities for innovation and coordinating the PENTA network (Centro di Innovazione per la Nautica da Diporto e le Tecnologie Navali della Toscana). Navigo is in close contact with all universities and research centers in Tuscany. In particular, the company is able to take advantage of the analysis, research and development expertise of the following centers: University of Pisa, University of Siena, University of Florence, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa, ISTI CNR PISA.
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Azienda Speciale Riviere di Liguria Piazza Europa 16, 19020 - La Spezia This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Riviere di Liguria (RIVLIG) is the Special Agency of the Riviere di Liguria Chamber of Commerce, comprising the provinces of Imperia, Savona and La Spezia, which has been operating since October 1995 for the economic promotion of its territory, with particular reference to SMEs, consortia, clusters and local authorities. Riviere di Liguria is an independent agency with its own statute, board, budget and financial administration. Since 2019, the Agency has been a partner in ALPI, one of five interregional consortia in Italy responsible for managing the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN). The company's main areas of activity are green and blue economy, marine technologies, dual-use activities, yacht and ship building, ICT, tourism, agribusiness, environment and integrated local development. Riviere di Liguria also participates in numerous EU/Interreg projects to directly or indirectly support local SMEs, and has developed a strong collaboration on events and activities with EDIC Provincia della Spezia, Eures and West Med Initiative - National Hub for Italy.
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Toulon Var Technologies Maison du numerique et de l’innovation Place G. Pompidou, 83000 - Toulon
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Toulon Var Technologies (TVT) is an organization created in 1988 by the association of public and private actors dedicated to supporting innovative ecosystems in the Var region of southern France, with more than 600 members including regional and local institutions, research and development centers, SMEs and large companies working to promote innovation. Serving innovative companies, startups and entrepreneurs, TVT supports innovation in all its dimensions: products, services, new technologies, uses and organizational approaches. TVT has two business units: TVT Innovation and Pole Mer Méditerranée. In 2018, TVT Innovation became the new metropolitan economic development Agency of Toulon Provence Méditerranée (TPM). Its mission is to strengthen the strategic entrepreneurial ecosystem, and it is also a member of the regional consortium for EDIH Move2Digital with SCS PMM/TVT/SF. TVT/System Factory is TVT's defense division cluster dedicated to accelerating integration and innovation in the defense sector. System Factory has a specific agreement with the French Ministry of Defense called "GIMNOTE," which allows it to propose innovations for SMEs to be sponsored on behalf of the General Directorate of Armaments, the procurement agency of the Ministry of Defense, and to improve the use of new technologies.
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De Blauwe Cluster Bluebridge, Wetenschapspark 1, 8400 – Oostende This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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The Blauwe Cluster (BC) is a not-for-profit organization of more than 180 private companies and 18 public partners working in the blue economy. The Blue Cluster is recognized by the Flemish government as a cluster of excellence. It focuses on innovation trajectories to stimulate blue growth, but IT also acts as a sectoral federation that advocates and promotes a sustainable blue industry. By incorporating cutting-edge SMEs into the cluster organization and innovation projects, the Blue Cluster ensures the acceleration of business growth. In addition to its role in innovation, the cluster leads the development of the Flanders Blue Strategy, providing policy advice to Flemish authorities on the implementation of the strategy. The cluster focuses on offshore renewable energy (fixed and floating offshore wind, floating photovoltaics, offshore hydrogen production, etc.), clean and smart shipping, coastal defence with nature-based solutions, marine aquaculture and blue biotechnology, sustainable coastal tourism and ocean health, and waste solutions.
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Hrvatski Klaster Konkurentnosti Obrambene Industrije Trnsko 23, 10000 - Zagreb This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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The vision of the Croatian Competitiveness Cluster of Defense Industry (CCCDI) is to continuously stimulate and encourage the innovativeness of national scientific and production resources for defence and security, as well as to increase the share of investment in research and development for the realization of new products and services. The cluster's work, capabilities, and projects have been recognized in several key strategic documents for the development of the Republic of Croatia, such as the Croatian Innovation Strategy 2014-2020 and the Smart Specialization Strategies of Croatia 2016-2020. One of the main goal of the cluster is to serve as a constant platform for support and exchange of ideas between business entities dealing with defense-security production and scientific and state institutions, in order to produce new products and services that address current and future security threats for society as a whole. The aim of the cluster is also to promote a unified position among defense industry players toward state institutions and policymakers concerning issues of scientific research, technological development and modernization. Collaboration in research and development and new innovative projects are crucial for the technological advancement of the entire industrial sector of the Croatian Republic, and to encourage investment and cooperation with a view to strengthening the national economy.
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Project's work plan and results
The entire project is divided into a series of interconnected work packages (WPs) that aim to guide partners' action towards the achievement of project's main objectives. The whole structure has a sequential character and WPs are divided in three categories:
WP1 - MAPPING THE DEFENCE VALUE CHAIN AND CROSS-SECTORAL LINKAGES
WP2 - INNOVATE: ADOPTION OF NEW PROCESSES AND TECHNOLOGIES, TRAINING
WP3 - NETWORKING, TRAINING E GO-TO-INTERNATIONAL WP4 - SUPPORTING ACTIONS TO SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES
WP5 - COMMUNICATION AND DISSEMINATION WP6 - MANAGEMENT
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Actions dedicated to small and medium-sized enterprises |
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On-line co-creating session (29/06/2023)
The workshop is the first in a series of actions dedicated to SMEs, to which is reserved a specific call aiming at finacially supporting their innovation and internationalization activities. The objective of the session is to make synergies among PMI emerge, identify eventual collaborations and publicize the main features of the call for proposals envisaged by the project
For more information about the on-line co-creating session and the thematic workshop series please visit the following link.
To signal your interest towards LEVIATAD's activities you can register here.
Alternatively, to directly receive the call for proposals dedicated to financially support SME, please register here your contact. |
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Call for proposals "Supporting the innovation and internationalizations of small and medium-sized European small and medium-sized enterprises in the defence sector" (03/07/2023 - 04/09/2023)
The call is the project's leading activity, providing direct and non-repayable financial support to innovation and internationalization projects of 50 European SMEs and startups operating (or willing to operate) in the naval and aeronaval defence sector.
Through a maximum €20.000 grant, the call funds projects that fall within the thematic areas (investment priorities) identified following the implementation of WP1, and that aim to foster:
The opening period of the call is 03/07/2023 - 04/09/2023. Awarded projects shall be implemented during a 8-months-period since the signature of the Grant agreement, not exceeding August 1st, 2024.
For more information about the call please visit the inherent page in our website.
Alternatively, to download the call and the necessary documents to apply, visit the project's official webpage at https://www.navigotoscana.it/leviatad/. |
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Webinar series about the opportunities in the naval and aeronaval defense sector (20/09, 27/09 and 04/10/2023)
Following the first event dedicated to networking and the sharing of ideas, LEVIATAD is organizing a series of thematic virtual seminars dedicated to SMEs and start-ups who want to learn about the opportunities in the naval defense sector and understanding how to seize them.
The schedule includes three different online events:
For more information on the webinar series you can visit the dedicated page on our website.
To register to the events click here. |
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