Cyprus to host blue economy forum with Croatian businesses in September
Businesses and organisations from Cyprus and Croatia will come together in Limassol on September 25, 2026, for a business and innovation forum aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation and creating new opportunities in the blue economy. The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) announced that it will organise the 'Blue…
Businesses and organisations fromCyprus and Croatiawill come together in Limassol onSeptember 25, 2026, for a business and innovation forum aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation and creating new opportunities in theblue economy. TheCyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve)announced that it will organise the‘Blue Bridges Cyprus-Croatia Business and Innovation Forum and B2B Meetings’in collaboration with theCyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI)and theCroatian Chamber of Economy. The event will take place from9am to 4pmat theLimassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel), bringing together companies, researchers, organisations and other stakeholders involved in maritime and marine-related industries. The forum is being held as part of theSeaTecHub project, which is funded by theHorizon Europe programmeand aims to strengthen innovation ecosystems and promote closer cooperation between Cyprus and Croatia in the blue economy sector. It also forms part of theMDigi-I project, Cyprus’ national research infrastructure for thedigitalisation of the maritime sector. According to the organisers, the MDigi-I initiative supportsresearch and innovationby giving businesses, researchers and other stakeholders access to advanced testing facilities, laboratories, specialised equipment and digital services. The project is intended to accelerate the development and adoption of technologies designed to improve thesafety, efficiency and environmental sustainability of maritime transport. Alongside the forum,Keveand theCroatian Chamber of Economy, acting as members of theEnterprise Europe Network (EEN), will organise a series of pre-arranged business-to-business meetings between Cypriot and Croatian companies. The organisers said these meetings are intended tostrengthen business networkingand create new opportunities for commercial cooperation in line with the objectives of the Enterprise Europe Network. The event is aimed at companies, organisations and stakeholders active in theblue economythat are seeking todevelop new business opportunities, establish strategic partnerships and explore innovative solutions with counterparts from Cyprus and Croatia. Participants will be able to attendpresentations and discussionsexamining the latest developments and future prospects for the blue economy, while also learning about new technologies and solutions through company presentations and demonstrations. They will have the opportunity totake part in pre-arranged business meetingsorganised through the Enterprise Europe Network to build new business relationships and strategic partnerships with Cypriot and Croatian organisations. Additionally, participants canexchange knowledge and best practiceswith representatives from businesses, research organisations, and public authorities to identify opportunities for future commercial, research, and innovation collaborations. Participation in the forum will be free of charge, althoughadvance registrationwill be required. The organisers have setSeptember 7, 2026, as the registration deadline for participants wishing to attend the event and take part in the scheduled business meetings with Croatian companies. A preliminary agenda has already been prepared, while thefinal programmewill be sent to all registered participants at a later date.