New deadline for applications: 7 December 2018, 23.59 Brussels time

EBN is supporting the European Commission in the organisation of the next Blue Invest in the Mediterranean 2019, a match-making event that brings together innovators and the financial community to sustainably develop the Blue Economy of the Mediterranean Sea basin, while protecting its marine resources

Following the successful Blue Invest event of May 2018 in Brussels, and within the context of the work on blue investment, the European Commission (DG MARE) is hosting the “Blue Invest in the Mediterranean 2019” event. It will take place on 24 January 2019 in Malta and will gather approximately 300 participants interested in the blue economy of the Mediterranean Sea basin.

In order to prepare startups to get ready to pitch in front of investors,  the following EBN Members will be coaching the selected startups:

• Città della Scienza  
• Bic - Incubatore di Genova
• Consorzio ARCA
• Cy.R.I.C
• Bic Euronova

The aim of the event is to mobilise private sector investment capital and lending; the blue economy has significant potential for sustainable growth and job creation, particularly around the Mediterranean Sea basin. Investment capital, both public and private, can play a significant role in developing this economic potential. Through this event, the European Commission wants to increase the engagement of the financial community with the blue economy, and to stimulate investment interest in marine and maritime sectors. In addition, the event will indirectly support the implementation of cooperation initiatives amongst Mediterranean countries in the context of the UfM Blue Economy Forum, the WestMED Initiative, and the EUSAIR.

Read more about Blue Invest in the Mediterranean 2019, register and apply for the pitch on line (deadline 7/12/2018)!

Companies selected will benefit from a pitching training organised online on the 10^th of January 2019. Do not miss this opportunity and apply today.