The Big Picture: Innovation ecosystems are crucial for sustainable development and competitiveness in modern society. Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) play a key role in supporting entrepreneurs during digital and green transitions.
The Study: This research analyzed the establishment of DIH Innovamare, an innovation ecosystem focused on developing and implementing innovative marine technologies within the blue economy framework. The study explored the key phases of DIH Innovamare’s development, from initiation to sustainability.
The Discovery: DIH Innovamare successfully established an innovation ecosystem specialized in the blue economy. The process involved collaboration between public institutions, academia, the private sector, and NGOs, aligning with national and EU strategic frameworks. The hub contributes to sustainable blue economy development through advanced technologies like AI, autonomous systems, and IoT solutions.
The Takeaway: Despite challenges such as long-term financial sustainability, the DIH Innovamare model demonstrates high potential for replication and scaling in other sectors and regions. It serves as a successful example of how to create and implement a specialized innovation ecosystem that fosters technological progress and sustainable development in the blue economy.