What is the BlueInvest Project Pipeline?
See our showcase of innovative projects and entrepreneurs who are shaping the Blue Economy.
Projects consist of innovative, scalable and sustainable business ventures from traditional and emerging sectors of the maritime economy.
The graphs below provide an overview of the country distribution, sector, and TRL of projects currently listed in the BlueInvest Project Pipeline.
Selection Criteria:
Your company is EU-based or from an eligible sea basin region (Georgia, Turkey, Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Libya, Mauritania, United Kingdom, or Norway)
Your project TRL is 4 or higher
Your project sector is in one of the 10 blue economy sectors identified for this initiative
Your solution has a clear sustainable impact on the blue economy
Your project is looking for investment
Project Country
Country in which the project is being developed and / or implemented.
Project Sector
Main blue economy sector the project relates to.
Project TRL
Current technology readiness level of the project.
CIWI
In 2024, Jasper Schakel and Erik Kraaijeveld will lead a startup focused on eco-friendly water treatment chemicals. Each brings unique strengths to the table.
Jasper Schakel, CEO: With an MBA under his belt from IMD, Jasper combines his water engineering knowledge with strong business skills. He has a proven track record in starting projects and ventures, and he's well-connected in the Dutch water sector. His global project experience makes him an adaptable and effective leader.
Erik Kraaijeveld, Co-Founder and CTO: Erik, now with a doctorate in engineering, specializes in electrochemical water treatment. His education from TU Delft and experience in the Dutch water sector give him a solid mix of technical know-how and industry
The impact of increasing the physical dimensions on our system's overall performance is currently unclear. This aspect needs to be thoroughly tested and proven. We must ensure that scaling up does not adversely affect the system's effectiveness or efficiency.
rom the first day of its implementation, our system has successfully reduced the carbon footprint by 50%. Furthermore, there is potential for it to drastically reduce the Scope 3 emissions of the chemical supply chain in water treatment by up to 99% in the future. This indicates a significant environmental benefit, particularly in the context of sustainability goals in the water treatment industry.