ACCELERATING SUSTAINABLE SEA ECOSYSTEMS

The Call for Start-ups is open!

FAROS is looking for Italian and international startups operating in the field of blue economy, maritime and port innovation, resources and marine ecosystem protection with sustainable and high-impact business models.

FAROS has both a national and international scope and promotes its activities through two relevant Italian hubs, Taranto and La Spezia.

The successful development and implementation of the programme is linked to the collaboration with local public and private organisations, which provide strategic and operational support to start-ups in their growth and development process, including through the implementation of pilot projects (PoC) aimed at testing new solutions.

Through the two FAROS Hubs, the third Call for Start-ups aims specifically to accelerate ventures offering solutions in the following areas of innovation

ACCELERATING SUSTAINABLE SEA ECOSYSTEMS

The Call for Start-ups is open!

FAROS is looking for Italian and international startups operating in the field of blue economy, maritime and port innovation, resources and marine ecosystem protection with sustainable and high-impact business models.

FAROS has both a national and international scope and promotes its activities through two relevant Italian hubs, Taranto and La Spezia.

The successful development and implementation of the programme is linked to the collaboration with local public and private organisations, which provide strategic and operational support to start-ups in their growth and development process, including through the implementation of pilot projects (PoC) aimed at testing new solutions.

Through the two FAROS Hubs, the third Call for Start-ups aims specifically to accelerate ventures offering solutions in the following areas of innovation

intelligent systems and innovative technologies to collect and evaluate data from the sea and oceans for monitoring and forecasting activities

development of sustainable energy systems from renewable sources, including onshore and offshore technologies and innovative energy storage solutions

prevention, protection, restoration and monitoring of the marine environment and ecosystem using nature-based solutions

digital and automated processes to optimise port activities, improve safety and reduce carbon emissions (decarbonisation) of maritime transport

innovative processes, technologies and products for a more sustainable shipbuilding and shipping industry

services for the development of more sustainable tourism with a view to generating positive social, economic and environmental impact

breeding and processing of fish and aquatic products aimed at reducing environmental impacts and protecting aquatic species

use and transformation of natural marine resources into innovative and disruptive industrial applications and processes

the call for startups is closed.

The Taranto Hub focuses on developing solutions in the following areas of innovation

FAROS has both a national and international scope and promotes its activities through two relevant Italian hubs, Taranto and La Spezia.

The successful development and implementation of the programme is linked to the collaboration with local public and private organisations, which provide strategic and operational support to start-ups in their growth and development process, including through the implementation of pilot projects (PoC) aimed at testing new solutions.

 

In Taranto, the activities are carried out in synergy with the following partners.

Intelligent systems and innovative technologies to collect and evaluate data from the sea and oceans for monitoring and forecasting activities

Development of sustainable energy systems from renewable sources, including onshore and offshore technologies and innovative energy storage solutions

Digital and automated processes to optimise port activities, improve safety and reduce carbon emissions (decarbonisation) of maritime transport

Prevention, protection, restoration and monitoring of the marine environment and ecosystem using nature-based solutions

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partners

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Does your Start-up operate in these or related areas?

Read the regulations for more specific information on eligibility criteria, selection criteria, conditions for participating and investment terms

Fill in your application on the F6S platform

The Call closes on 30 July 2025

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Offices and Contacts

Offices and Contacts

Ionian Department in "Legal and economic systems of the Mediterranean: society, environment, cultures" - University of Bari Aldo Moro
Via Duomo, 259, 74121, Taranto (TA)

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