ADT4Blue Acceleration Programme for Digital Blue Economy Solutions

FactoryXChange is pleased to share a valuable opportunity for innovators, technologists, and entrepreneurs in Ireland working on sustainable solutions for the Blue Economy. 

The ADT4Blue project, co-funded by the European Union, has launched its second open call (OC2). This call will support up to 30 innovative ideas that leverage advanced digital technologies to address 11 specific challenges across 8 Blue Economy domains, including aquaculture, marine renewable energy, and sustainable coastal tourism. 

What are tech-enabled Blue Economy solutions? 

These are innovations that apply advanced digital technologies—such as artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, satellite data, or digital twins—to address challenges or create new opportunities in ocean-based and water-related industries. This includes areas like sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, marine renewable energy, coastal tourism, and ocean monitoring. 

ADT4Blue is looking for ideas that not only benefit the environment and economy, but also use digital tools to improve efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in marine and coastal sectors. 

Who can apply: 

• Startups and SMEs 

• Entrepreneurs and technologists 

• Researchers and Blue Economy experts 

• Higher education students and alumni 

What’s included: 

• Free participation in a dedicated acceleration programme 

• Tailored training and expert mentoring 

• Access to international networking opportunities 

• Collaboration opportunities with industry and innovation partners 

Key dates: 

• Application deadline: 28 July 2025, 17:00 CEST 

• Information webinars: 

  • 18 June 2025 at 11:00 CEST 

  • 15 July 2025 at 11:00 CEST 

• Matchmaking event: 26 June 2025 at 11:00 CEST 

Apply via F6S: Apply to ADT4Blue OC2 | F6S

Learn more: ADT4Blue Project Website 

This is a strong opportunity for Irish-based applicants to engage in a fully funded EU programme and accelerate the development of impactful, tech-enabled Blue Economy solutions.