Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis has made sustainable marine economy and coastal protection one of its priorities, placing new technologies and innovation at the heart of its ambitious policies in this regard. It is launching the second edition of the “Blue Innovation Challenge” call for projects for the protection of marine environments.

The “Blue Innovation Challenge” aims to support innovative companies that offer solutions in the blue economy sector. The selected companies will receive financial support ranging from €30,000 to €60,000, enabling them to implement their solutions as demonstrators in the territory of Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis. This initiative aims to facilitate the deployment of these promising innovations.

The emphasis is placed on projects that combine principles of environmental conservation with a high level of technological innovation. They should focus on one of the following areas:

• Conservation and valorization of marine resources
• Maritime transport and decarbonized mobility.
• Ecological restoration of coastal areas and coastal protection.
• Waste collection, treatment, and valorization.
• Smart ports.

The deadline to apply is set for September 10th, 2023.

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