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
Ocean Data intelligent systems and innovative technologies to collect and evaluate data from the sea and oceans for monitoring and forecasting activities
Ocean Energy Systems development of sustainable energy systems from renewable sources, including onshore and offshore technologies and innovative energy storage solutions
Sea Health & Restoration prevention, protection, restoration and monitoring of the marine environment and ecosystem using nature-based solutions
Smart Ports & Green digital and automated processes to optimise port activities, improve safety and reduce carbon emissions (decarbonisation) of maritime transport
Shipbuildinginnovative processes, technologies and products for a more sustainable shipbuilding and shipping industry
Coastal Tourism services for the development of more sustainable tourism with a view to generating positive social, economic and environmental impact
Sustainable Aquaculturebreeding and processing of fish and aquatic products aimed at reducing environmental impacts and protecting aquatic species
Disruptive Uses of Blue use and transformation of natural marine resources into innovative and disruptive industrial applications and processes
the call for startups is closed.
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.
Ocean Data Intelligent systems and innovative technologies to collect and evaluate data from the sea and oceans for monitoring and forecasting activities
Ocean Energy SystemsDevelopment of sustainable energy systems from renewable sources, including onshore and offshore technologies and innovative energy storage solutions
Smart Ports & Green Shipping Digital and automated processes to optimise port activities, improve safety and reduce carbon emissions (decarbonisation) of maritime transport
Sea Health & RestorationPrevention, protection, restoration and monitoring of the marine environment and ecosystem using nature-based solutions
partners
partners
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program manager
Initiative by
In collaboration with
program manager
strategic partner
main partners
corporate partners
Institutional 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
The Call closes on 30 July 2025
Offices and Contacts
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