The Launching Event and Info day as part of the ABBA project were successfully held today at the premises of the Science and technology park of Montenegro. The project aims to strengthen the regional innovation ecosystem and support sustainable blue growth through the application of advanced technologies.

During the event, attendees had the opportunity to learn more about the project itself, the planned activities, and the opportunities it offers.

A special focus was placed on presenting the Blue Excellence Hub Montenegro, which will be one of six innovation hubs formed in the project partner countries. In addition to Montenegro, the Blue Excellence Hub will also be established in Greece, Italy, Croatia, Albania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Attendees were informed about the key activities that will be implemented within the hub, the membership process, and the opportunities for collaboration and synergy among partners.

It was also announced that a Public call for deep-tech innovators will be launched, offering them the opportunity to address key challenges in the blue economy sector through their solutions.