MarTe: Marine technology excellence hub for sustainable blue economy in Baltics


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MarTe aims to facilitate sustainable blue growth in the Baltic region by establishing Estonian and Latvian marine and maritime innovation ecosystem Excellence Hub. This will be achieved through the collaboration of diverse stakeholders including academic institutions, government agencies, industries, and civil society. MarTe is dedicated to addressing environmental changes and enhancing regional economic development.

The project will establish cross-border excellence hub to catalyse innovation, enhance the marine value chain, and encourage the adoption of new technologies. Project objectives include collaborative R&D in sustainable marine resource use, ecosystem empowerment, and policy influence. The strategic framework focuses on areas like offshore energy, smart ports, and marine ecosystem protection, in alignment with EU Green Deal and regional smart specialization strategies. Through a comprehensive approach encompassing stakeholder engagement, R&I strategy development and capacity building, MarTe strives for a significant impact on the sustainable blue economy in Baltics.

 

Partners

  • Research Institutions: TalTech, University of Tartu, Ventspils College, Latvian Institute of Marine Ecology
  • Public Sector: Environmental Investment Centre, Kurzeme Planning Region, Saaremaa Development Center, Latvian Investment and Development Agency
  • Industry: Association of Estonian Marine Industries, Ventspils Freeport
  • Coastal Communities: WWF, Baltijas Krasti, Saate Koostöökogu

Advisory Board Representatives from HELCOM, Latvian Ministry of Environment, Estonian Ministry of Climate, and the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture.

Project budget 4 999 822,50€, incl. MERLI budget 358 788

Project duration 01/2025 – 12/2028

Funded by Horizon Europe Programme