Living Lab for Blue | shaping the future of Blue Economy

Bluedots project is Blue Economy Digital Opportunities for Social Economy Transition.

Bluedots project aims to build the capacities of Social Economy SMEs acting in the Blue Economy to apply digital-social innovation and principles, fostering a smoother and faster transition of the blue economy toward smart, sustainable, and inclusive models.

Bluedots project supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the social economy sector by offering them digital tools and collaborative innovations to drive sustainable development, inclusivity, and resilience in the so-called “Blue Economy.”

The main goals include digital transformation, innovation integration, skills development, and transnational cooperation. Bluedots focuses particularly on areas such as fisheries, zero-emission maritime transport, renewable energy, tourism, and water management. The project provides digital tools, support in “Living Labs,” and scalable solutions for SMEs.

Objectives

Facilitating the digital transition of social economy SMEs to promote access to technology and social tech entrepreneurship while emphasizing sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in the blue sector.
Advocating for the integration of digital technologies and innovations in SME social economy in the blue sector.
Enhancing the capacity and competitiveness of social economy SMEs through knowledge transfer and skills development in digital practices.
Cultivating transnational cooperation, sharing best practices in digital social innovation, and promoting sustainable practices through awareness-raising efforts.

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