Accelerating
the Blue
Digital Transition
Bluetech
Type
Acceleration
Open Innovation
Area
Blue Economy
Purpose
To Power Blue Economy Digital Transition
Part of Portugal Blue Digital Hub, led by Fórum Oceano, is dedicated to transforming the Blue Ecosystem through collaborative innovation, driving sustainable development and technological advancements to address real-world challenges. Bluetech drives both acceleration and innovation programs.
Acceleration programs: fast-track innovative startups with mentorship, resources, and network to scale the most demanded blue solutions.
Open Innovation programs: brings together blue innovators and stakeholders to fuel collaborations for digital and environmental transition
Waste Management
& Pollution
Cargo and Fleet
Performance Management
Navigation in GNSS-Denied Environments
Communication for
Nautical Tourism
Safety & Security
Management
Simplified
Bureaucracy
Data Processing
for Decision-Making
Key Results
Editions
Pilot Projects
Tons of CO2 Reduced
Bluetech
The Impact
Unlocking Fuel and Emissions Reduction
Bound4Blue, a startup specializing in foldable wing-sail solutions partnered with Grupo ETE to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions in maritime vessels. By installing Bound4Blue’s technology, vessels can reduce fuel consumption by 640 tons annually, resulting in savings over 300,000€ and a reduction of 2,034 tons of CO2 emissions per year—equivalent to the emissions of 538 diesel cars. This solution drives both economic and environmental benefits in the maritime industry.
Logistics Innovation for Efficiency and Sustainability
Aiming to revolutionize container management, Sensefinity partnered with Grupo ETE to install GPS and GSM trackers coupled with Sensors on maritime shipping containers. This solution allowed real-time monitoring of location and the container’s door state through an intuitive web application. This innovation can reduce food waste by 30%, and cut down transportation-related carbon emissions by 10%, while increasing efficiency.
Enhancing Port Operations for Higher Revenue
APDL partnered with i4cast to customize forecasting software, improving port efficiency and safety by increasing vessel maneuverability. The solution provided accurate draft forecasts up to seven days in advance, allowing for larger vessels and increased loading capacities. The potential 0.9m draft increase could add 720 TEUs per ship, generating an additional EUR 2M in revenue and boosting berth availability by 6.6x. This approach offers a cost-effective alternative to dredging, which would require an investment of EUR 100M for a similar result.
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