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Bluetech: BoostMadeira & Azores Edition

20 January, 2025

Startup Madeira is the local partner of Bluetech.Boost Ilhas, an acceleration programme dedicated to SMEs and start-ups in the blue economy in the autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores.

This is an initiative of the Portugal Blue Digital Hub, the Digital Innovation Centre of the Blue Economy, created to promote the digital and environmental transition, stimulate entrepreneurship, develop new solutions based on Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Big Data, support tests and demonstrations of innovations, attract foreign investment and promote training in digital skills.

This online programme has been developed to support companies in accelerating their business directly through direct access to a critical network of partners and potential clients and essential knowledge in this sector. By focusing on regional needs, participants have access to opportunities tailored to their local challenges.

The Bluetech.Boost Ilhas is an initiative of the Portugal Blue Digital Hubled by Fórum Oceano, organised by beta.i and with Startup Madeira, Terinov and EMA as local partners. 

Target Audience

SMEs and start-ups that operate in the blue economy are looking to accelerate their growth, gain access to new clients and be mentored by experienced entrepreneurs.

Requirements:

  • PME/Startup
  • Blue Economy
  • Compliance with the limit of EUR 220000 in aid for consultancy and innovation support services over three years (in accordance with the de minimis regime) in order to benefit free of charge from a programme with a market value of EUR 7,500.
  • Based/operating in Madeira and/or the Azores

Challenges

Clients

Access to potential customers

Investors

Meet Blue Economy investors

Mentoring

Personalised mentoring with Blue Economy experts

Training

Advanced training

Programme phases

1: Applications - [until 14 of February] - Share your current challenges and the opportunities you're looking for

2: Advanced Training and Mentoring - [24 of February | March - April] - training and development of practical tools to overcome local challenges, with 1-1 mentoring sessions with experts

3: Connect - Connect with potential clients, blue economy investors, and other entrepreneurs to explore synergies and business opportunities.

Registrations

Do you want to boost your business in the blue economy and connect with customers, investors and strategic experts?

Registration is now open and can be completed here until 14 of February:

Registrations
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