IN4BLUE showcases six innovative solutions developed thorugh the Creative Laboratories Programme in Friuli Venezia Giulia
12/11/2026
On 14 July 2026, the Friuli Venezia Giulia Autonomous Region hosted the Regional Final Event of the IN4BLUE Creative Laboratories Programme in Udine, marking the conclusion of a co-creation journey carried out in Friuli Venezia Giulia between June 2025 and April 2026. The event provided an opportunity to present six innovative solutions developed through collaboration between traditional businesses and professionals from the Cultural and Creative Industries, demonstrating the role of creativity as a driver of sustainable innovation within the blue economy sector.
Organised by the with the technical support of TEC4I FVG, the event brought together project stakeholders, innovation actors and local organisations to explore the outcomes of an initiative designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and generate innovative responses to emerging environmental, social and economic challenges.
The solutions presented addressed a range of complementary themes relevant to the sustainable development of coastal and maritime territories. These included Sense Board, a modular sensory panel concept aimed at enhancing comfort and inclusivity in crowded tourism environments; See the Sea, an initiative focused on promoting more sustainable materials within the nautical sector; Cumbinìn, a digital solution designed to support the balanced management of maritime tourism flows; G-Ap, a hybrid physical-digital device enabling more engaging access to cultural content; KluySkin, an environmentally conscious cosmetic packaging concept developed to reduce waste while improving user experience; and Liquid Time, an innovative water recirculation and filtration system encouraging a more responsible use of water resources.
The event highlighted the capacity of creative methodologies to stimulate innovation processes and facilitate the development of practical solutions with tangible benefits for businesses, communities and the environment. By bringing together expertise from different sectors and disciplines, the Creative Laboratories Programme demonstrated how collaborative approaches can contribute to the transformation of the blue economy and strengthen regional innovation ecosystems.
During the event, participants were also presented with the outcomes of the IN4BLUE Residency Programme, which engaged young professionals and emerging talents from Friuli Venezia Giulia in a process of experimentation, learning and knowledge exchange. Their experiences further underscored the project's commitment to supporting innovation through creativity, collaboration and the active involvement of new generations.
