I3-4 – Exploring Financing & Investment Pathways for the Sustainable Blue Economy

During two days, we had the pleasure of hosting two joint workshops as part of the I3-4-BLUE GROWTH project, in collaboration with the BlueInvest initiative.

These sessions brought together over 80 participants across Europe interested in learning and getting insights on how to strengthen investment readiness and interregional cooperation in the blue economy. These workshops are part of our broader efforts to build capacity and shape tailored advisory for innovation in the blue economy.

💬 Key takeaways from the workshops include:
✔️ Understanding how EU policy frameworks influence investment strategies.
✔️ Insights into current investment flows and key challenges in financing blue innovation.
✔️ An overview of available funding instruments and the gaps that still need to be addressed.
✔️ First-hand lessons from successful finance strategies under the BlueInvest Initiative and EU programmes.
✔️ Guidance on how to build strong innovative ecosystems across regions.