Call for SMEs

Deadline for Applications: February 21st, 2025

Are you a start-up, scale-up or SME with an innovative solution that can address emerging challenges of the maritime sector - then the MariTech Talent Programme needs you.

Thе MariTech Talent programme will apply a challenge-based INTRApreneurship model which will nurture learning by working on the most pressing needs identified by the maritime companies themselves.

About the Programme

Teams, representing maritime challenge owners (port authorities, shipowners, operators etc.) and professionals from deep-tech startups, scale-ups, and SMEs will collaborate to identify helpful practical solutions with potential to solve existing challenges, while receiving necessary training along the way.

The MariTech Talent programme aims to equip the maritime workforce with essential skills for the green and digital transition. Participants will gain operational knowledge in key digital domains that enable the twin transition in the maritime industry, achieved through direct collaboration with deep-tech solution providers. Ultimately, maritime companies and ports will gain valuable insights into the benefits that digital and green solutions can bring to their operation.

What We Are Looking For

Applicants should address at least one of the following key challenges:

• Cybersecurity and Threats
  
• Fuels and Technology
  
• Sustainability and Innovation

We are looking for start-ups or SMEs for the above challenges on a rolling basis.

Why Apply?

By joining the MariTech Talent programme, selected participants will gain:

• Access to mentorship from maritime experts: Work alongside maritime experts to refine your solution. Additionally participating start-ups will have the opportunity to present through a workshop their solution to relevant stakeholders.
• One day training on identifying the needs of the maritime industry and how to address them.
• Networking: Opportunity to meet in person with maritime experts from Greece, Bulgaria and Cyprus. Connect with potential partners, customers, and investors in the maritime sector to accelerate your growth.
• Tailored Support: Receive guidance and feedback from industry experts in areas such as product development, marketing, and market entry strategies.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the programme, your start-up must:

• Be an established start-up, scale-up, or SME
  
• Have developed a solution with TRL 6 or above
• Able to travel to Cyprus, Greece and Bulgaria in mid to late 2025

Applications are open to solution owners from all European countries.

How to Apply

Interested start-ups should submit the following application form: https://shorturl.at/Vgl5Q

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by industry experts from Bulgaria, Greece and Cyprus with extensive knowledge and experience on maritime topics. Following an assessment of all applications, eligible candidates will receive an acceptance email with additional information regarding the project.

Successful applicants will be informed by February 26th, 2025

Your total involvement in the project will be approximately 40h raging from February to September.

For more information, contact Ms. Kyriaki Kyprianou at "kyriaki at chrysalisleap dot com"