Hydrographic Institute Edition Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and consortia, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Portugal and the European Union.
This is an open innovation accelerator programme partnering with Portugal's Instituto Hidrográfico to fund maritime technology startups and innovators developing augmented reality, hydrographic data, GNSS-denied navigation, and real-time decision-making systems. The call targets early-stage companies and teams working on ocean observation and maritime innovation.
About this grant
This accelerator programme funds early-stage maritime technology companies and teams developing solutions in augmented reality, hydrographic data, GNSS-denied navigation, and real-time decision-making systems. The call supports startups, SMEs and consortia working on ocean observation and maritime innovation, with a focus on technologies aligned with Portuguese Navy research priorities. Eligible applicants are based in Portugal or the EU and working at idea, research and development, prototype, pilot, pre-seed or seed stage. The programme offers grant funding through an accelerator structure. Applications should demonstrate how proposed solutions address core maritime challenges in the areas specified.
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Key requirements
- ✓Focus on maritime innovation and ocean observation technologies
- ✓Solutions must address augmented reality, hydrographic data consolidation, GNSS-denied navigation, or real-time data processing
- ✓Partnership or alignment with Instituto Hidrográfico (Portuguese Navy) priorities
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Hydrographic Institute Edition?
- Eligibility covers organisations in PT, EU; startup, sme, consortium.
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Ocean and blue economy funding covers marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, coastal resilience and ocean technology. Support comes from public research bodies, development finance and ocean-focused foundations. Calls often favour projects that involve coastal communities and that can be monitored at sea.
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