•    Department of Mathematics, Informatics and Geosciences; Department of Engeneering and Architecture; Department of Economics, Business, Mathematics and Statistics - prof. Maria Cristina Pedicchio
•    Call:  Interreg V-B ADRIATIC IONIAN TRANSNATIONAL COOPERATION PROGRAMME 2014-2020 “ADRION” - Fifth Extraordinary call for proposals
•    CUP: J93C22002590007
•    Project Coordinator: UNIVERSITY OF ZAGREB FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING
•    UniTS financing: 139.625 €

Abstract: The main goal of the MARBLE project is to raise competences and skills in maritime robotics application in the domain of blue economy (topic 1) by supporting the preparation of an innovative joint master programme “MARBLE – Maritime Robotics in Blue Economy” and implementation of joint training organized by a network of universities, research organizations, business clusters,
and a digital innovation hub.
The objectives of the MARBLE project are:
to establish a network of academic and business partners working together on maritime robotics skills enhancement and capacity building in blue economy by organizing a series of networking events and study visits to partner sites and companies. These events will also include educational methodology seminars and best practice knowledge transfer.
to contribute to fostering of knowledge and skills on sustainable blue economy in the Adriatic-Ionian Area and enhancing the importance of education and of innovative approaches based on new technologies. This will be achieved by organizing a training course providing theoretical and practical knowledge and a hackathon that will be focussed on solving problems relevant to blue economy areas.
to prepare and deliver the documentation required for a joint Master's programme on maritime robotics in blue economy, e.g. the necessary accreditation documents, including curriculum, administrative processes and the university path and mobility scheme The durability of the project outputs is ensured through a strategy and action plan, focussing on implementation of the joint Master Programme MARBLE, by defining long-term and short-term goals, as well as actions and resources for realization.
The MARBLE partnership includes 4 universities and one research organization with expertise in blue economy topics and robotics related areas, and experience in developing joint master programmes; and a business cluster and a digital innovation hub acting as liaison to industry from the blue economy sectors. Strong support by industry related to blue economy is expressed through 29 letters of support that have been obtained by companies and research organizations who are interested in contributing to the Joint Master Programme in the form of hosting internships, providing mentorship to students, and giving lectures related to their field of expertise. 

•    Department of Economics, Business, Mathematics and Statistics - Guido Bortoluzzi
•    Call:  Interreg VI - B IPA Adriatic Ionian Cooperation Programme 2021-2027 “IPA ADRION” Announcement of the first call for proposals for Priority Axes 1, 2 and 3
•    CUP: E97F24000050007  
•    Project Coordinator: Digital Innovation Hub Innovamare
•    UniTS financing: 129.365,50 €

Abstract: Project INNOVABLUE main objective is to bring a new perspective regarding development of Sustainable Blue Economy in the Adrion region by fostering and integrating two strategically positioned innovation communities BlueAIR’s Innovation community and the innovation community organized around cross-border Digital Innovation Hub Innovamare. Developed Innovablue innovation community will propel marine technologies and innovation for sustainable blue economy and foster stronger collaboration across the ADRION region. The objectives are focused to respond to key challenges by enhancing the innovation ecosystem to improve collaboration between 4helix stakeholders, develop new regulatory frameworks to tackle regulatory bottlenecks that slow down the adoption and scaling of innovative blue technologies, boost funding for blue technology projects by mapping potential funding opportunities, developing investment portfolios, and engaging stakeholders to support innovative marine technologies, and facilitating the technology transfer in the marine sector to strengthen the sectors competitiveness and sustainability.