SeaTecHub project aims to strengthen Croatian and Cypriot place-based innovation ecosystems and improve access to excellence for R&I actors by cross-border collaboration on a common strategy and alongside value adding chains within the area of eco-innovative technologies for healthy and productive seas.

This February, in the week from 18th to 23rd, project partners were given the opportunity to discuss project’s potential as well as progress made so far, engaging in meaningful dialogue with Mr. Demetris Skourides, Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation & Technology of the Republic of Cyprus. Partners had the pleasure to share knowldege and experience with the H.E Ambassador of Portugal Vanda Sequeira who participated at a very interesting lecture delivered by Prof. Nuno Cruz, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto.

During six days long expert visit in Larnaca, multiple events were taking place, such as expert visits and innovation trainings that foster mutual learning and skills development, thematic workshops under the Cross-Border Joint R&I Strategic Orientation initiative aiming to address the needs and gaps in the Blue Economy, networking events exploring potential collaborations and synergies with over 50 stakeholders, a visit to the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (DFMR), Limassol port and much more.

All the details about the project are available at the official web page: www.seatechub.eu – SeaTecHub Project