THEMATIC AXES

The topics shaping the blue future

Innovation with real impact.

Regenerative blue economy, marine-coastal governance, technological innovation, blue entrepreneurship, international cooperation, and sustainable territorial development.

Axis 1

Ports and Port Logistics

Towards green, smart, and sustainable ports

  • Technological transformation and intermodality
  • Efficient, low-emission port logistics
  • Planning for the ports of the future

Axis 2

Marine Renewable Energy

Clean technologies driving sustainable oceans

  • Just energy transitions
  • Offshore innovation and emerging technologies
  • Environmental impact and ocean resilience

Axis 3

Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Processing Industry

Productivity with a regenerative approach

  • Nutrition, vaccination, and animal health
  • Sustainable and innovative processing
  • Value-added development and fair trade

Axis 4

Sea-Linked Tourism

Regenerative tourism with Caribbean identity

  • Eco-cultural and scientific experiences
  • Community-based and inclusive tourism
  • New destination governance models

Axis 5

Marine Bioproducts

Innovation driven by marine biodiversity

  • Cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and functional foods
  • R&D&I in blue biotechnology
  • Circular and ethical bioeconomy

Axis 6

Blue Territory

Integrated management of coasts and seas

  • Territorial planning with an ecosystem approach
  • Protection of natural and cultural heritage
  • Participation of communities and ancestral knowledge

Axis 7

Open Innovation

Collaboration for the ocean's future

  • Cross-sector innovation ecosystems
  • Startups, citizen science, and technology transfer
  • Incubators, purpose-driven AI, and creative economy