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1 - Sustainable growth in the blue economy
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DIH InnovaMare

Cross-border digital innovation Hub for innovative marine technology

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Information

Start date
01/02/2024
End date
31/07/2026
Total budget
1.602.726,40
Partnership
IT - 4
HR - 4
Project typology:
Standard project

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Project specific objectives

  • Strengthening innovation capabilities and promoting technology transfer processes in marine technologies in the blue economy sectors;
  • Developing a pilot program for the cross-border mobility of researchers to strengthen collaboration among quadruple helix actors in marine technologies and the blue economy at a cross-border level;
  • Implementing joint pilot actions and developing new marine technologies for the needs of emerging markets, such as monitoring and preventing marine pollution as a basis for a sustainable blue economy;
  • Developing new innovative solutions to respond to the challenges of the blue economy.

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Project main outputs

  • Development of marine technology innovation capabilities through educational modules, shared best practices, and focus groups to enhance private-scientific sector collaboration and promote green and digital transformation.
  • Strengthening private-scientific sector collaboration and innovative networks for sustainable blue economy through training, study visits, and participation in science fairs.
  • Implementation of pilot actions in underwater archaeology, wireless networks, and biodiversity monitoring.
  • Co-creation of innovative solutions, projects, and funding schemes through open calls, idea competitions, and workshops.

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About

The project DIH Innovamare is a cross-border initiative aimed at fostering innovation and sustainability in the Adriatic Sea region. It addresses key challenges such as the lack of cooperation between the innovation ecosystems of neighboring countries, limited access to funding for innovative projects, and the gap between the development of innovative solutions and their practical application.

DIH Innovamare operates as a Digital Innovation Hub, serving as a platform for the efficient transfer of knowledge, expertise, and resources among stakeholders in the region. It promotes a co-creation ecosystem, allowing innovation players to collaborate, grow, and share their experiences effectively.
The project adopts a mission-oriented approach, focusing on addressing specific societal challenges rather than individual sectors. In this case, the focus is on marine technology innovation to promote sustainability in the Adriatic Sea.

DIH Innovamare builds upon the achievements of the strategic project Innovamare and expands the cross-border innovation ecosystem by involving new stakeholders, particularly young researchers. It implements pilot actions to showcase technology transfer, provides educational modules to enhance innovation capacities, and works on developing new funding instruments for the blue economy.

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Lead partner

The Lead partner represents and takes full financial and legal responsibility for the entire partnership.

Croatian Chamber of Economy
Center for innovation and EU projects, County Chamber Šibenik-knin county

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News & Events

  • NEWS
    03/03/2026

    Cross-Border Innovation in Action at the DIH InnovaMare 2026 Competition

  • NEWS
    25/02/2026

    Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Blue Economy in Bologna

  • NEWS
    03/02/2026

    DIH InnovaMare Innovation Competition

  • EVENT
    20/12/2025
    Date:
    26 Feb 2026

    Save the Date | DIH InnovaMare Innovation Competition

  • NEWS
    09/11/2025

    Successful study visit in Zadar and Šibenik