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WHY SHOULD THEY WHO IS IT FOR? ATTEND? The Blue Economy ecosystem Key features of BlueInvest Day High profile event, key industry Start-ups, scale-ups, SMEs figures Investors and large corporates Inspiring speakers Clusters, accelerators & incubators Strong investor presence Enablers, business support Business-to-investor matchmaking organisations Collaboration opportunities Policymakers and the public sector The BlueInvest Awards BLUEINVEST AWARDS | HOW DO I REGISTER? THE PITCH BATTLE Go to the event website For Europe’s top SMEs in the Blue Economy https://blueinvest2020.converve.io/index.html 20 of Europe’s most innovative SMEs will be selected to pitch on the main stage to a The event website will be updated regularly. panel of investors for the BlueInvest Awards. The event is funded by the EU and there are Apply to gain international media exposure, no participation fees. potential clients and access to investors. Questions about BlueInvest? Go to the For highly innovative, disruptive and next- official programme website at: generation solutions and technologies in the Blue Economy. Solutions that promote https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/maritimeforum/ circular economy, decarbonisation, address en/frontpage/1451 climate change or relate to the sustainable development goals.
BLUEINVEST DAY 2020 Stage programme Time Event Time Event 08:00 - 09:00 Registration and networking breakfast 12:20 - 13:20 Networking lunch @ The Marketplace 13:20 - 13:30 Investor pitch Opening session BlueInvest Awards | Pitch Category 3: Food & feed from the ocean Welcome to BlueInvest Day. A high level keynote session with inspiring thought leaders and key movers in the Blue Economy. Five start-ups/SMEs in this category will be selected to pitch to a panel of 09:00 - 10:15 investors and experts. The BlueInvest Award for “Power from the Ocean” Keynote Addresses by the EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and 13:30 - 14:30 will be awarded to the candidate with the best technology/product and pitch Fisheries, President of the European Investment Bank, and CEOs of two of the at the conclusion of BlueInvest Day. largest Blue Investment Funds. This category shall cover innovative new food and feed from aquaculture and renewable aquatic biological resources. 10:00 - 10:10 Investor pitch TED-style talk BlueInvest Awards | Pitch Category 1: Power from the ocean 14:30 - 14:50 Game-changer to talk about an inspiring model or Blue Initiative. Five start-ups/SMEs in this category will be selected to pitch to a panel of investors and experts. The BlueInvest Award for “Power from the Ocean” will 14:50 - 15:00 Investor pitch 10:10 - 11:10 be awarded to the candidate with the best technology/product and pitch at the BlueInvest Awards | Pitch Category 4: Blue bioeconomy and green conclusion of BlueInvest Day. solutions This category shall cover innovative solutions, processes and technologies in Five start-ups/SMEs in this category will be selected to pitch to a panel of the field of ocean renewables and ocean energy. investors and experts. The BlueInvest Award for “Intelligent Ocean” will be 11:10 - 11:20 Investor pitch awarded to the candidate with the best technology/product and pitch at the 15:00 - 16:00 conclusion of BlueInvest Day. BlueInvest Awards | Pitch Category 2: Intelligent ocean This category shall cover new products, technologies, solutions and Five start-ups/SMEs in this category will be selected to pitch to a panel of processes from renewable aquatic biological resources, including investors and experts. The BlueInvest Award for “Intelligent Ocean” will be packaging and medical/pharmaceuticals. It shall also cover solutions awarded to the candidate with the best technology/product and pitch at the toward the “greening” of traditional maritime industries, marine litter, 11:20 - 12:20 conclusion of BlueInvest Day. circular economy, natural capital/ocean resource management, etc. This category shall cover next generation digital technologies, products and solutions in the field of artificial intelligence, robotics, smart ports, harbours & terminals, remote sensing and navigation, etc.
BLUEINVEST DAY 2020 Stage programme Time Event Side events 16:00 - 16:30 Break 10:00 - 16:00 Targeted 1:1 Matchmaking BlueInvest Awards Participants registered on the matchmaking tool can arrange meetings with investors, support networks, innovators and other entrepreneurs The BlueInvest Award shall be conferred to the 4 top technologies/products of 10:00 - 16:00 Media lounge 16:30 - 17:30 BlueInvest Day, based on the 4 pitch sessions conducted over the course of the day. Attending media, bloggers and social media influencers may conduct The audience may also vote for a People’s Choice category via online vote. interviews and provide live reporting 10:00 - 16:00 Business Coaching Workshop 17:30 - 19:00 Networking reception Coaching sessions could be arranged for select applicants to further improve their investor readiness profiles
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• Please insert picture and then send to the back The BlueInvest platform ▪ To facilitate access to finance and support investment readiness for early-stage businesses, SMEs and scale-ups in the blue economy we have launched the BlueInvest platform . ▪ It supports investment readiness and access to finance for start-ups, SMEs and scale-ups in the blue economy ▪ It provides a market path for innovation-led projects and initiatives through technical assistance, visibility, network- and opportunity- building ▪ It connects innovation, investment and impact by supporting technologies that address environmental, social and climate change challenges, and those that impact on greening maritime-based industri es
BLUEINVEST COMMUNITY Join the community to meet potential partners and investors, gain access to exclusive events, market intelligence and learning opportunities. The community is open to entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and innovation stakeholders interested in the Blue Economy. Our content and activities are designed to help start-ups and SMEs with investment and growth prospects. BLUEINVEST ACADEMY Digital academy offering capacity-building courses, training events and exclusive webinars to accelerate business for investment, market access and international expansion. BlueInvest Academy is open to members of the BlueInvest Community. Features include seminars on the latest industry developments and trends, sessions with market experts, talks and speed mentoring to help you with your go-to-market approach.
BLUEINVEST READINESS ASSISTANCE Exclusive coaching programme for high potential start-ups and SMEs with innovative and sustainable products and solutions for the Blue Economy. Apply now! Businesses and projects selected for Investment Readiness Assistance will receive coaching packages tailored specifically to their readiness levels and business objectives. The programme is impact-driven, providing business support to help startups and SMEs build capacities for growth and attract investment. Learn more. BLUEINVEST COACH We are looking for experienced, talented coaches who share our commitment to helping businesses get their most important work done and achieve their goals. Learn more about this amazing opportunity and Apply now.
BLUEINVEST EVENTS BlueInvest events are aimed at business impact. Events feature learning opportunities, knowledge exchange, networking and B2B matchmaking, in formats designed to transform business. Regional thematic workshops will be held across Europe’s sea basins for start-ups and SMEs within a specific sector. Acceleration coaching, pitch training and business leads. Workshops are organised as side events within key industry events. BLUEINVEST PROJECT PIPELINE See our showcase of innovative projects and entrepreneurs who are shaping the Blue Economy. Projects will consist of innovative and scalable business ventures from traditional and emerging sectors of the maritime economy.
BLUEINVEST GRANTS The European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) supports the development of innovative services and technologies and awards grants to market- and investment-ready SMEs with innovative products, technologies and services for the blue economy. The Blue Invest platform will support the EMFF calls for proposals. The 2019 call will be closed on the 27 February 2020 at 17:00 (Brussels time). It will have an available call budget of EUR 22,505,000. Apply now. BLUEINVEST FUND The Blue Economy Investment Fund is coming soon.
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CONTACT US – BLUEINVEST And plug into the Community Lorenzo CASALE Advisory Services, PwC Join the community: Email: lorenzo.casale@pwc.com Phone: +352 49 48 48 2353 Contact Information Email: blue-invest@lu.pwc.com Website: blue-invest.eu
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