Impact4Mar
Social Ecological Impact Assessment for the Maritime Sector in the Atlantic Area
Priority
Blue innovation and competitiveness
Blue innovation and competitiveness
Total budget
1,43 M€
1,43 M€
ERDF funding
1,07 M€
1,07 M€
Lead partner
Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (Research Development and Innovation ) (Southern, Ireland)
Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (Research Development and Innovation ) (Southern, Ireland)
Duration
03.11.2025 — 28.04.2028
03.11.2025 — 28.04.2028
Summary
Impact4Mar aims to accelerate the transition of SMEs in the maritime sector of the Atlantic area by facilitating an innovative access to tools and methodologies for assessing Impact, Risks and Opportunities (IRO) in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) dimensions.
Through transnational knowledge exchange, Impact4Mar proposes an integrated approach based on a common methodology across the regional maritime ecosystems involved to:
- Conduct an analysis of sustainability IROs assessment practices in the maritime sector
- Prototype and validate a Toolkit through pilots in maritime SMEs
- Capitalize and disseminate the results through a digital platform and bootcamps.
By offering maritime SME-focused solutions, the project empowers businesses to comply with EU sustainability regulations, align with the EU Green Deal and UN 2030 Agenda and enhance resilience, competitiveness and innovation as a catalyst for the Blue Economy’s sustainable development in Europe.
Through transnational knowledge exchange, Impact4Mar proposes an integrated approach based on a common methodology across the regional maritime ecosystems involved to:
- Conduct an analysis of sustainability IROs assessment practices in the maritime sector
- Prototype and validate a Toolkit through pilots in maritime SMEs
- Capitalize and disseminate the results through a digital platform and bootcamps.
By offering maritime SME-focused solutions, the project empowers businesses to comply with EU sustainability regulations, align with the EU Green Deal and UN 2030 Agenda and enhance resilience, competitiveness and innovation as a catalyst for the Blue Economy’s sustainable development in Europe.
Partners:
- Technopole Quimper-Cornouaille (Finistère) (Bretagne, France)
- Technopolis Group Portugal (Lisboa, Portugal)
- Associação NONAGON - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia de S. Miguel (Região Autónoma dos Açores, Portugal)
- NORMANDIE MARITIME (Normandie, France)
- La Palma Research Centre (La Palma Office) (Islas Canarias, Spain)
- South East Technological University (RIKON Research Centre - SETU) (Southern, Ireland)
- Instituto para el Crecimiento Sostenible de la Empresa (Galicia, Spain)
Associated partners:
- Conxemar (Galicia, Spain)
- Comunidade Intermunicipal do Oeste (Centro, Portugal)
- Waterford City and County Council (Waterford Cultural Quarter) (Southern, Ireland)
- Direção Regional de Políticas Marítimas (Região Autónoma dos Açores, Portugal)
- NORMANDIE LITTORAL (Normandie, France)
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