As part of the AquaSphere project of the EIT Higher Education Initiative, which aims to strengthen innovation ecosystems, promote technology transfer, and build entrepreneurship capacity in higher education, AquaSphere is hosting a free two-hour virtual information session: Introduction to the Water Innovators Academy and IDEAs Accelerator. Open to participants worldwide…
Nineteen visionary companies selected from across the globe to drive the future of the blue economy. At a glance Athens, Greece – May 2026. The AquaSphere Accelerator 2026 has officially kicked off, bringing together an extraordinary cohort of ocean and water technology innovators from four continents. On Monday, 4 May…
A new 6-week training cycle of the ‘Integrated Digital Education Program for Maritime Innovation’ is up and running! The AquaSphere project is pleased to announce the opening of a new training cycle of the “Integrated Digital Education Program for Maritime Innovation”, open to student participation. Developed within the framework of…
As part of the “AquaSphere” project of the EIT Higher Education Initiative, which aims to strengthen innovation ecosystems, promote technology transfer, and drive institutional change in higher education, the Technical University of Crete, in collaboration with the Innovation Business Observatory (IBO) of Crete Region is organizing the 5th workshop of the “Water…
The AquaSphere Accelerator 2026 (Round 2) is officially open for applications. Building on the success of our first round (bringing together over 10 start-ups from 9 countries), we are now launching a second call. This second open call will welcome 16 new start-ups to join the growing AquaSphere Accelerator Community, offering them the opportunity to accelerate their innovation, visibility, and impact. If you’re an ambitious startup or scale-up creating…
The 4th “Water Innovators Academy” Workshop, open to academic and non-academic staff from all universities and organizations, will take place on December 5, 2025, 13:30 – 16:00 CET, online. Innovation doesn’t happen overnight—it’s a journey of ideas, testing, and growth. In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore the key stages of innovation,…
The 3rd Workshop of the “Water Innovators Academy Development” series will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, as part of the HEI EIT AquaSphere project. This session is organized by the Université of Antilles (UoA) and will take place at the Amphitheater of the School of Medicine (UFR de…
The AquaSphere Consortium is proud to announce the 10 innovative start-upsselected to join the AquaSphere Accelerator Programme 2025 – a key Europeaninitiative empowering sustainable growth and technological innovation in theBlue Economy. Chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants across Europe, these pioneeringcompanies are developing cutting-edge solutions that address environmental,industrial,…
We invite you to embark on a unique learning journey that blends digital education with real-world impact in the Blue Economy and Maritime. AquaSphere offers the tools, knowledge, and skills you need to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the maritime sector. Join AquaSphere’s training program for students at any…
AquaSphere, in alignment with the EIT HEI Initiative, is committed to transforming innovation support structures in higher education with a focus on maritime and water technologies. Through the Water Innovators Academy Development workshops, participants will gain both theoretical insights and hands-on skills in areas such as innovation management, technology transfer,…
