The 1st GALATEA Blue Growth Accelerator Call for voucher granted 24 innovative SMEs from 5 European countries, with a total number of 14 funded projects. This call aimed to support the development of innovative cross-sectoral and cross-border technologies, services or products addressing the 22 challenges identified in 4 key Blue Growth domains: Smart Port, Smart Ship, Smart Shipyard and Maritime Surveillance.
Here is a summary of each project, depending on the Voucher type: Development and technology transfer projects (already finished) and Prototyping and Large-scale demonstrator projects (on-going)
Development and technology transfer projects
PORTNET
Brief description
PORTNET is a blockchain platform to improve ports waste management and enhance its traceability by creating “Wastepassport” which will cover the whole waste journey from shipowner to treatment plant and recording all data into the blockchain by assigning a NFT to each waste batch identifying the unique features of each disposal.
It was led by the Spanish Blue Room Innovation under the Smart Port domain.
Aims of the project
It is aim to convert WASTE TO VALUE through the token CIRCULA (CIL) by creating a secondary market, fostering circular ecosystems. The solution has been tested in Balearic Islands Port Authority Facilities.
Outcomes
PORTNET will be offered as a Blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) solution including the platform and services where no ad hoc implementations for clients will be required, hence increasing efficiency in the integrations on the clients’ software.
SMATCON
Brief description
SMATCON was a project with a duration of 6 months lead by the Greek Terra Spatium SA under the Smart Ship domain.
Aims of the project
SMATCON aimed to face the problem of logistic losses and complications in maritime sector. As technology advances with introduction of 5G and 6G network, IoT and Satellite Communication, new solutions are explored. The idea revolves around the use of these technologies aiming to answer sector’s needs and requirements. The design and the development of a system that incorporates the data from smart containers, from the moment they are prepared for shipment to the time of their unloaded to the port of their destination.
Outcomes
The impacts of SMATCON are related to knowledge transfer from one company to another in order to be defined and clarified how and if is possible to apply the blockchain technology in another domain such as the Smart Containers in Smart Ports. Moreover, it ensures the engagement of the company in maritime domain and safeguard high-skilled job positions.
WATCHFULL
Brief description
Perception develops a visual recognition device equipped with AI, facial recognition software, cameras and headphones capable of describing a visual environment in audio and in real time.
Aims of the project
Starting in July 2021 for a duration of 6 months, the initial objective of the WATCHFULL project was to allow the use of Perception’s technology to respond to the challenges of maritime surveillance, on both environmental (preservation of the marine ecosystem) and security aspects (detection of illegal activities, improved search and rescue efficiency).
Outcomes
The project allowed the SME to become aware of the differences between the ever-changing maritime environment and the urban environment. Through the WATCHFULL project the SME has designed and produced prototypes which will be the basis of their innovation over the next 5 years.
This has been the second review of the 1st Call for Vouchers Development and technology transfer projects. We will inform you about new news soon. Meanwhile, keep an eye on our website and social media for latest news on the projects.
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