Euronews OCEAN Season 6, Episode 11 - Underwater WiFi, aquaponic farms: How European startups woo investors

Europe leads in ocean technology innovation, but faces a funding gap compared to the United States and China. The EU's BlueInvest initiative aims to bridge this gap by connecting innovative startups with investors. Targeted support can help Europe's blue economy thrive in the global market, balancing technological advancement with environmental stewardship.

This episode of 'Ocean' showcases two BlueInvest-backed startups: in Italy, WSense develops underwater communication networks, revolutionizing marine research and monitoring; while in Portugal, Aquaponics Iberia creates sustainable, water-efficient systems for growing fish and plants together.

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OCEAN is a Euronews magazine in collaboration with the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MARE). It features monthly 8-minute videos, where we discover fascinating projects and developments related to the ocean and coastal communities.

Broadcast since 2019, OCEAN features episodes on marine protected areas, small-scale fisheries, ocean energy, aquaculture, IUU fishing, sustainable fisheries and much more. Missed one? Check them out on the Euronews website! You will also find some nice extras about these topics.

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