Italia-Croatia

REOPENED PUBLIC CALL FOR THE INCLUSION OF ENTREPRENEURS AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS IN THE ECCENTRIC PROJECT

SMEs and scientific research institutions in Croatia active in the blue economy are invited to join the ECCENTRIC project to support innovation, green and digital transition, and cross-border cooperation with partners from Croatia and Italy. Selected participants will access pilot activities, international networking, expert funding advice, an AI-based financial planning tool, and opportunities to pitch to potential investors.

Events in Bologna – 12 & 13 February 2026

An inspirational event bringing together EU-funded projects under the Interreg Italy–Croatia Programme to explore how artificial intelligence can address real challenges in coastal territories and the blue economy. Through keynotes, project case studies and interactive workshops, participants will discuss AI applications for resilience, sustainability, fisheries, environmental monitoring and innovation at sea.

Job & Orienta

The workshop “L’AI non ha confini! I progetti Interreg Italia-Croazia tra futuro e innovazione” held as part of Job&Orienta in Verona. It is a leading event dedicated to guidance, education, training, and employment that offeres students an overview of the opportunities provided by European programmes for innovation and future skills development.

Local info day in Croatia

The online Local Info Day of the ECCENTRIC project, held on 13 November 2025 online , presented key insights into the project’s goals, pilot activities, and results supporting innovation and growth in the blue economy. The session included an overview of project activities, funding opportunities from EU and national sources, and examples of relevant projects for the target audience. The event concluded with a dialogue between researchers and entrepreneurs, highlighting pathways from ideas to real-life solutions in the blue economy sector.

Local info day

Local info day IMAST Scarl