Baltic Sea OceanTech Innovation Network
active 2 days, 8 hours agoBuilding on the successful structures of the “Maritime Incubator” and the “Ocean Technology Campus Rostock,” this project aims to establish a cross-border innovation network for marine and underwater technologies within the framework of an Interreg Small Project Fund. The goal is to strengthen and expand knowledge exchange, start-up support, and technology transfer at the international level—especially throughout the Baltic Sea region.
Background & Motivation:
The Research Association of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern brings extensive experience in supporting research teams as they transition scientific knowledge into market-ready technologies. With the Maritime Incubator, an effective model has been developed that provides structured support to maritime start-up projects—from ideation to prototype development and spin-off.
In addition, the Ocean Technology Campus (OTC) in Rostock has created a unique platform that brings together science, industry, and start-ups in the field of marine and underwater technologies. This infrastructure—including testbeds, technology workshops, and partner networks—offers an ideal foundation for cross-border collaboration.
Based on these structures and those in the partner countries, the aim is to launch a compact, international cooperation project that targets small and medium-sized organizations as well as young technology companies in the Baltic Sea region.
Project Objectives:
Establish an international network of marine technology stakeholders (start-ups, research institutions, companies).
Promote technology transfer through joint events, matchmaking formats, and cross-border pitch sessions.
Develop a compact accelerator module to be tested together with partners in the Baltic region (e.g., a 6-week intensive support program for OceanTech teams).
Develop common standards and best practices for supporting technology-oriented start-up initiatives in the maritime sector.
Prepare larger joint EU funding applications, e.g., for Interreg or Horizon Europe.
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