Croatia-Cyprus Excellence Hub on Eco-Innovative Technologies for Healthy and Productive Seas (SeaTecHub)

Short description of the project: SeaTecHub is a four-year project funded by Horizon Europe aimed at strengthening Croatian and Cypriot innovation ecosystems and improving access to excellence for research and innovation actors by cross-border collaboration on a common strategy and alongside value-adding chains within the area of eco-innovative technologies for healthy and productive seas. It addresses various sectors, including fisheries and aquaculture.

Expected results: The SeaTecHub project is developing a suite of cutting-edge eco-innovative maritime technologies, including smart buoys, distributed pollution tracking systems, marine spatial planning tools, acoustic noise monitoring solutions, and a blockchain-based digital platform. These technologies integrate IoT (Internet of Things), AI (Artificial Intelligence), and blockchain to revolutionise how marine resources are monitored and managed. While the project will bring these innovations to a proof-of-concept stage, their full potential will be realised through commercialisation and collaboration with external partners after the project’s completion.

Application/relevance: By bridging collaboration gaps between Croatia and Cyprus and promoting eco-innovative maritime solutions, this project contributes directly to sustainable economic growth and marine ecosystem preservation in the Mediterranean region.