SMARTDEC Project

?? Call for Innovations – Advancing Maritime Decarbonisation ?? The SMARTDEC Call for Innovations is now open! This initiative supports innovators, entrepreneurs, and SMEs developing solutions to reduce carbon emissions in waterborne transport. ?? Who can apply? ? Individuals or SMEs based in eligible regions of the Atlantic Area (selected regions in Spain, France, Ireland, and Portugal) ? Innovative solutions at different Technology Readiness Levels (TRL 1-9) ?? Key dates ?? 28 March 2025?: Submission deadline ?? 15 May 2025 - Announcement of selected projects ?? 10 June 2025 - Kick-off ?? June 2026 - End of acceleration programme For more details and to apply: ?? https://lnkd.in/ephvPTya Please share within your network to help advance sustainable maritime transport. P?le Mer Bretagne Atlantique Atlanpole Universidade de Aveiro The Irish Maritime Development Office CONFERENCE DES REGIONS PERIPHERIQUES MARITIMES D'EUROPE Fórum Oceano Bilbao PortLab Clúster Marítimo-Marino de Andalucía (CMMA) #Innovation #MaritimeDecarbonisation #SMARTDEC #Sustainability

?? Don't miss our next French online workshop this Thursday 14th of November, from 14h to 16h, Paris time! This event will bring together technology providers, developers, and end-users to discuss the primary focus of innovation and development needs towards neutrality in the near future ?? ?? Register here ?? https://lnkd.in/ezcqD-f7 P?le Mer Bretagne Atlantique Atlanpole

?? Don't miss our next portuguese online workshop on the 7th of November, from 10 to 12:30 pm, Lisbonne time! This event will bring together technology providers, developers, and end-users to discuss the primary focus of innovation and development needs towards neutrality in the near future ?? ?? Fórum Oceano Universidade de Aveiro

???? Maritime Decarbonization Workshop Recap! ??? We had an great session on Wednesday at #SeaTechWeek exploring the future of maritime decarbonization through insightful presentations and discussions. A big thank you to our wonderful speakers and to Campus mondial de la mer for their organization of the Sea Tech Week. Here’s a snapshot of the key highlights: Key Challenges: From technical and regulatory hurdles to the business models for decarbonization, experts dove deep into the complexities the sector faces. Technical solutions: Insights from Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) and Shannon Foynes Port underlined interest of stakeholders in alternative fuels like green hydrogen and the electrification of port infrastructure. The GICAN presented the comprehensive mapping of levers for decarbonization and the French industry players at each link in key value chains. Paths Forward: Collaboration is essential. The risk of disjointed efforts can be mitigated through coordinated initiatives like SMARTDEC Project and the Atlantic Maritime Strategy. Representatives of French and Irish stakeholders including The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) and Ministère chargé de la Mer et de la Pêche, highlighted key roadmap actions and the importance of energy independence. Common measures to guide evaluation of the highest performing solutions are crucial to allow the timely realization of our transition ambitions. Help from Above: Diana M. of the European Space Agency - ESA discussed the importance of exploring the role of space-based services in addressing maritime decarbonization challenges and presented ESA's open call on the topic. https://lnkd.in/edzW7sSw One key takeaway: the maritime industry is determined to weather the transition to greener operations. With collaboration and innovation, it will continue to drive the future of green global transport. Want to be a part of the change? Follow our project page and visit our website smartdec.eu. #MaritimeDecarbonisation #GreenShipping #SeaTechWeek #MaritimeInnovation #BlueEconomy Isabelle PERRET Mathilde Maure Caroline Neuman Timothée Moulinier Paul Brewster Juliana CARVAJAL Jerry Hallissey P?le Mer Bretagne Atlantique Universidade de Aveiro, Atlanpole, Marine Institute, Clúster Marítimo-Marino de Andalucía (CMMA), Fórum Oceano, Bilbao PortLab, Région Bretagne, Région Pays de la Loire, Comiss?o de Coordena??o e Desenvolvimento Regional de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Donegal County Council, Surfrider Foundation Europe.

???? ?????? ???????? ????????? 2024 kicked off today ! Don’t miss the #SMARTDEC workshop on October 16th from 15:15 to 17:45 CET at the Quartz Congress Centre in Brest ! This workshop is a must-attend for anyone invested in the decarbonisation of maritime transport. We'll be discussing concrete strategies and solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector. ?? Workshop Theme: A common strategy and roadmap for the decarbonisation of maritime transport in Europe. What to expect: - A state of the art on maritime transport decarbonisation & needs for a long-term EU strategy, with the participation of Isabelle PERRET, Caroline Neuman, Mathilde Maure, Timothée Moulinier, Paul Brewster and Juliana CARVAJAL - Interactive group discussions on overcoming the barriers to decarbonising the EU fleet - A session to discuss the concrete steps for maritime decarbonisation - Opportunities for the maritime transport sector from the European Space Agency by Diana M. ?? Why attend? This is a unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and help to shape the future of maritime transport. Let’s discuss how to take concrete steps towards achieving mid- and long-term decarbonisation goals. ?? Register now to be part of this crucial conversation at SeaTech Week 2024 : https://lnkd.in/edDwsbnD Share with your network and help us build momentum for a sustainable maritime future! #SeaTechWeek #Decarbonisation #MaritimeTransport #SMARTDEC #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture

???? Join the conversation on the future of maritime transport decarbonisation! ???? ? Join us for the SMARTDEC Workshop: "A Common Strategy and Roadmap for Maritime Transport Decarbonisation in Europe." ??? ? ?? Date: 16th October ?? Time: 3:15 – 5:45 PM CET ?? Location: Brest, France Proud to be a part of #SeaTechWeek organised by the Campus mondial de la mer ? Register by October 14th! https://lnkd.in/edDwsbnD ? The maritime sector is key to the economy of the Atlantic area but also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing these emissions will take collective action, innovative solutions, and strategic thinking. ?? ? This workshop, as part of will bring together researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the path to decarbonising maritime transport. ? Get ready for: ? Introduction to the SMARTDEC Project ?? Panel Discussion: Challenges & strategies for decarbonising waterborne transport ?? Interactive Group Sessions: Tackling barriers in tech development, regulations, and funding ??? Plenary Discussion & Conclusions Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to the future of green maritime transport! ???? ?? Register now and help build the future of strong and sustainable maritime transport! https://lnkd.in/edDwsbnD ? Speakers: Isabelle PERRET Elise Wattrelot Caroline Neuman Timothée Moulinier Paul Brewster Juliana CARVAJAL ? #MaritimeDecarbonisation #GreenShipping #SeaTechWeek #MaritimeInnovation #BlueEconomy GICAN P?le Mer Bretagne Atlantique The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) Universidade de Aveiro, Atlanpole, Marine Institute, Clúster Marítimo-Marino de Andalucía (CMMA), Fórum Oceano, Bilbao PortLab, Région Bretagne, Région Pays de la Loire, Comiss?o de Coordena??o e Desenvolvimento Regional de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Donegal County Council, Surfrider Foundation Europe.

??? Exciting news, our website is out ! ??Visit us at https://smartdec.eu/ to explore our activities, to find out more on #SMARTDECProject, our objectives and partners. Join us on our #MaritimeDecarbonisation journey, explore our innovative solutions and stay connected for more exciting updates! #Decarbonisation #Innovation #StayConnected #BlueEconomy Universidade de Aveiro, Atlanpole, Marine Institute, CONFERENCE DES REGIONS PERIPHERIQUES MARITIMES D'EUROPE, Clúster Marítimo-Marino de Andalucía (CMMA), Fórum Oceano, Bilbao PortLab, Région Bretagne, Région Pays de la Loire, Comiss?o de Coordena??o e Desenvolvimento Regional de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Donegal County Council, Surfrider Foundation Europe.

??Next 16th October we will hold a workshop in Brest at the ?? Sea Tech Week? ?? A common strategy & roadmap for the maritime transport decarbonisation in Europe! International and national organisations have adopted different initiatives to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 50 % by 2050 (the Green Deal, International Maritime Organization (IMO) objectives, MEET 2050, etc). Nevertheless, concrete actions are still in an early stage and a common strategy is still missing. ?? Join us and let's discuss about the concrete steps we should approach to achieve midterm and long-term objectives in the decarbonisation of the waterborne transport sector ?? ?? Clúster Marítimo-Marino de Andalucía (CMMA) Bilbao PortLab Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) Fórum Oceano Universidade de Aveiro Atlanpole The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) Région Bretagne Région Pays de la Loire Surfrider Foundation Europe Donegal County Council CCDR Lisboa e Vale do Tejo P?le Mer Bretagne Atlantique

In March, the consortium kicked off the #SMARTDEC project on #MaritimeDecarbonisation ?? Why should you follow us and get involved in the project ? ??Our aims :? - To accelerate and coordinate the adoption of emissions-reduction technologies by the maritime transport sector in the Atlantic Area - To create and develop an Atlantic network providing the tools, knowledge and structure needed to rapidly meet the challenge of reducing maritime transport emissions ??Our actions :? - Mapping of regional key stakeholders and priorities of maritime transport decarbonisation - Characterising existing decarbonisation initiatives - Implementing an Atlantic network for maritime transport decarbonisation using an interactive plateform? - Identifying pilot technologies to be supported as part of the project ? ?? Who ? Led by P?le Mer Bretagne Atlantique (FR), #SMARTDEC is a joint initiative of key actors across the Atlantic Area: Universidade de Aveiro (PT), Atlanpole (FR), Marine Institute (IR), CONFERENCE DES REGIONS PERIPHERIQUES MARITIMES D'EUROPE (FR), Clúster Marítimo-Marino de Andalucía (CMMA) (ES), Fórum Oceano (PT) and Bilbao PortLab (ES). ?? Associated partners: Région Bretagne, Région Pays de la Loire, Comiss?o de Coordena??o e Desenvolvimento Regional de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Donegal County Council, Surfrider Foundation Europe.