BlueInvest Day 2025 is not just another event—it's an immersive experience that celebrates cutting-edge innovation and recognises the game-changers of the Blue Economy. We offer the stage to our most innovative community members and give them the opportunity to sell their innovation in front of a jury, but also a croud of investors.
In 2025, we’re moving beyond the conventional pitching sessions. Instead, we’re introducing a debate-style format, where the finalists will face a dynamic, fast-paced Q&A session. Selected innovators will be challenged to think on their feet as they respond to rapid-fire questions from a panel of investors, industry leaders, and the audience.
Eligibility criteria:
-headquarters in the EU or Switzerland, Norway and Iceland
-maturity level of TRL 6 or higher
-have an innovative and sustainable solution within one of the 3 proposed categories
You want to be part of the BlueInvest Awards? We extended the deadline to 15th of January 2025: Submit your application
BlueInvest Award Categories
Category I: Net Zero and Ocean Sustainability
This category covers innovative technologies and practices that promote green shipping, shipyard operations, and port management. It includes advancements in ocean renewable energy - from offshore wind to wave energy and hydrogen solutions - as well as effective water management strategies aimed at achieving net-zero emissions and enhancing ocean health.
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Category II: Sustainable Bioresources from the Ocean
This category highlights innovations in sustainable bioresources sourced from the ocean, including food, feed, biotechnology, and algae. It encompasses initiatives that promote responsible harvesting, cultivation, and utilisation of marine resources, ensuring ecological balance and supporting a diverse range of applications for sustainable development.
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Category III: Ocean Intelligence & Autonomous Systems
This category focuses on smart technologies and AI-driven solutions that enhance our understanding of the ocean. It includes advancements in measurement, observation, and forecasting related to the ocean and human activities, leveraging cutting-edge research and data analytics to support sustainable ocean management.
Practical information
1. The moderator will introduce the category and the 5 candidates for each award, in the order that they will be pitching.
2. Each candidate will have 2 minutes to introduce their company, with the support of a slide deck.
3. The jury panel will have 5 minutes to ask questions.
4. After the pitches, the jury panels will convene to deliberate and confirm the final winners. The People's Choice Award will be assessed through a questionnaire, which will be accessible via a QR code displayed after the pitch session.
5. The winners will be announced during the BlueInvest Awards Ceremony on the same day. There will be 4 winners: one for each category, and one People’s Choice Award.