Promotion of green maritime technologies and new materials to enhance sustainable shipbuilding in Adriatic Ionian Region

Programme 2014 - 2020 INTERREG VB Adriatic - Ionian

Date of latest update: 2025-10-15

Description

Description (EN):

The maritime industry has always been a key economic sector in Adriatic Ionian Region, providing thousands of high skilled jobs and opportunities for SMEs and larger enterprises such as shipyards. These days the shipbuilding industry in Europe faces fierce competition coming mainly from Turkey, S. Korea and China, where shipbuilding capacity has grown exponentially. Ship construction has also been deeply affected by the lack of effective trade rules at global level and the absence of investment initiatives. The collapse in demand since 2008 had a severe impact on employment in this sector as well. NEORION aims at establishing a transnational Cluster in the Adriatic-Ionian on Green Shipbuilding that will accelerate both the cooperation of key actors & innovation in the industry. NEORION is expected to reinforce the traditional shipbuilding sector through coordinated efforts that will facilitate the exploitation of innovative technologies and technology transfer between new complementary markets such as new materials & specialized vessels. As main outputs, the project aims at enhancing the innovation capacity of the sector, creating a sustainable shipbuilding ADRION cluster, developing tools to favor the cooperation of SMEs with research institutions and provide action plans to both foster economic growth of the sector and benefit the regional business ecosystem, through actions targeted to and initiated by representatives of the Quadruple Helix. NEORION aims at exploiting joint assets of the participating countries to eventually create a transnational innovation system for Green Shipbuilding. We argue that since Shipbuilding constitutes a major sector of EU’s Blue Growth Strategy, transnational cooperation is needed to boost the performance & accelerate the EU market towards new & innovative ones. Expected impact is the creation of an ADRION Cluster that will maximize growth potential, synergies & the diversification of the Shipbuilding market.

Achievements (EN):

During the first session, the participants had the opportunity to get to know each other and learn about the project objectives, the activities implemented so far, the findings from the project research on the sector and the recommendations proposed for the future. All issues were discussed among them, reaching a consensus on the necessity to revive the shipbuilding and ship-repair sectors in a more sustainable way. Attendees were also informed about the NEORION cluster platform and were encouraged to register. On the second session, the international best practices in shipbuilding were presented to inform the attendees about new technologies and applications that could be exploited, as well as sustainable business models that could be adopted during the whole lifecycle of a ship: from construction to decommission. The main focus was to promote NEORION Project and its results, focusing mainly on the support provided to SMEs on innovation, the promotion of the NEORION platform with the services concerning the marketplace and the offer of opportunities for collaboration addressed to SMEs and Researchers. About 30 participants, SMEs, Public and Private institutions, attended the meeting and followed the interesting presentations focusing on the blue-growth as an opportunity for new entrepreneurship and new business. Additionally, looking at the new programme Period 2021-27, an overview of the possible new policies and actions plans at regional level consistent with blue-growth have been presented to the participants. Together with NEORION, SHIPMENTT project results have been presented, being this project complementary to NEORION in terms of topics and results.

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Expected Results (EN): Level of capacity of key innovation actors to be effectively involved in transnational actions for the development of a regional Innovation system

Expected Outputs (EN):

In order to increase the level of capacity of key actors to be effectively involved in transnational actions for the development of a regional Innovation system in Green Shipbuilding, NEORION will improve the capacity of enterprises to build effective links with technology providers, enhance the transnational cooperation of key actors by developing a cluster and shape the dialogue among business, research and policy actors in the region. More specifically, the project will enhance the commercial exploitation of research and innovation competencies across the integrated value chain, identify new markets and foster competitiveness through technological innovation. Innovation through R&D can allow the industry to generate export opportunities and ensure that the EU can maintain its industrial leadership. NEORION addresses the above mentioned challenges by engaging actors from the various fields involved, in order to play a facilitating and coordinating role in the exploitation of these emerging technologies. Furthermore, we anticipate a significant increase of transnational cooperation amongst maritime networks and Clusters in Shipbuilding by providing support services increasing SMEs’ innovation capacities and generate the critical mass that is necessary for the deployment of this emerging technology in the industry. More specifically with regard to SMEs, the Cluster will support them to identify opportunities for diversification of their products, identification of new markets and trends, cooperation with companies that operate on supplementary products and joint R&D activities. Finally, NEORION will result in the accelerated deployment of green solutions in maritime industries by engaging private, government and social sector. The project is expected to ensure that a robust shipbuilding industry can revitalize abandoned shipyards, and improve the economies of coastal and insular communities.

Thematic information

Coastal management and maritime issues Clustering and economic cooperation

Specific Objective: Support the development of a regional Innovation system for the Adriatic-Ionian area

Thematic Objective: (01) strengthening research, technological development and innovation by:

Investment Priority:

(01b) promoting business investment in R&I, developing links and synergies between enterprises, research and development centres and the higher education sector, in particular promoting investment in product and service development, technology transfer, social innovation, eco-innovation, public service applications, demand stimulation, networking, clusters and open innovation through smart specialisation, and supporting technological and applied research, pilot lines, early product validation actions, advanced manufacturing capabilities and first production, in particular in key enabling technologies and diffusion of general purpose technologies

Partners (15)

Lead Partner: Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου – Ειδικός Λογαριασμός Έρευνας

Department: Department of Shipping, Trade and Transport

Address: Lofos Panepistimiou, 81132 Mytilini, Greece

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.aegean.gr

Total budget: EUR 237 241.00

ERDF budget: EUR 201 654.85

Ελληνικό Ινστιτούτο Ναυτικής Τεχνολογίας

Name: Ελληνικό Ινστιτούτο Ναυτικής Τεχνολογίας

Address: Skouze 14, 18536 Piraeus, Greece

Legal status: public

Federazione del Mare - Federazione del Sistema Marittimo Italiano

Name: Federazione del Mare - Federazione del Sistema Marittimo Italiano

Address: Piazza SS. Apostoli 66, 00187 Roma, Italy

Legal status: public

Centro Tecnológico Naval y del Mar - CTN

Name: Centro Tecnológico Naval y del Mar - CTN

Address: Parque Tecnológico de Fuente Álamo Ctra. El Estrecho-Lobosillo km. 2, 30320 Fuente Álamo, Spain

Legal status: public

MESTNA OBČINA KOPER

Name: MESTNA OBČINA KOPER

Address: Verdijeva ulica 10, 6000 Koper, Slovenia

Legal status: public

Hrvatski klaster konkurentnosti pomorske industrije

Name: Hrvatski klaster konkurentnosti pomorske industrije

Address: Ulica grada Vukovara 78, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Legal status: public

Brodarski institut, d.o.o

Name: Brodarski institut, d.o.o

Department: Maritime Technology Department

Address: Ave. V. Holjevca 20, 10020 Zagreb, Croatia

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.hrbi.hr

Total budget: EUR 149 186.00

ERDF budget: EUR 126 808.10

STATO MAGGIORE DELLA DIFESA - MARINA MILITARE

Name: STATO MAGGIORE DELLA DIFESA - MARINA MILITARE

Address: PIAZZALE DELLA MARINA 4, 00196 ROME, Italy

Legal status: public

Website: http://WWW.MARINA.DIFESA.IT

Total budget: EUR 112 178.00

ERDF budget: EUR 95 351.30

Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Fakultet strojarstva i brodogradnje

Name: Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Fakultet strojarstva i brodogradnje

Department: Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

Address: Ivana Lucica 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.fsb.unizg.hr

Total budget: EUR 130 647.00

ERDF budget: EUR 111 049.95

Tehnološki park Ljubljana d.o.o.

Name: Tehnološki park Ljubljana d.o.o.

Address: Tehnološki park 19, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.tp-lj.si

Total budget: EUR 130 647.00

ERDF budget: EUR 111 049.95

Οργανισμός Λιμένος Πειραιώς ΑΕ

Name: Οργανισμός Λιμένος Πειραιώς ΑΕ

Department: Administration Directorate

Address: Akti Miaouli 10, 18538 PIRAEUS, Greece

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.olp.gr

Total budget: EUR 135 535.00

ERDF budget: EUR 115 204.75

Camera di Commercio Industria Artigianato e Agricoltura di Venezia Rovigo

Name: Camera di Commercio Industria Artigianato e Agricoltura di Venezia Rovigo

Department: International Projects Office

Address: VIA FORTE MARGHERA 151, 30173 Venezia Mestre, Italy

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.dl.camcom.gov.it

Total budget: EUR 132 167.00

ERDF budget: EUR 112 341.95

Alma Master Studiorum-Universita di Bologna

Name: Alma Master Studiorum-Universita di Bologna

Department: Department of Industrial Engineering

Address: Via Zamboni 33, 40126 Bologna, Italy

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.unibo.it

Total budget: EUR 149 324.00

ERDF budget: EUR 126 925.40

Fakultet strojarstva i brodogradnje Sveučilišta u Zagrebu

Name: Fakultet strojarstva i brodogradnje Sveučilišta u Zagrebu

Department: Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

Address: Ivana Lucica 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.fsb.unizg.hr

Total budget: EUR 130 647.00

ERDF budget: EUR 111 049.95

ΟΡΓΑΝΙΣΜΟΣ ΛΙΜΕΝΟΣ ΠΕΙΡΑΙΩΣ ΑΕ

Name: ΟΡΓΑΝΙΣΜΟΣ ΛΙΜΕΝΟΣ ΠΕΙΡΑΙΩΣ ΑΕ

Department: Administration Directorate

Address: Akti Miaouli 10, 18538 PIRAEUS, Greece

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.olp.gr

Total budget: EUR 135 535.00

ERDF budget: EUR 115 204.75

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Hellenic Institute of Marine Technology

Promotion of green maritime technologies and new materials to enhance sustainable shipbuilding in Adriatic Ionian Region

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Federazione del Mare - Italian Maritime Cluster

Promotion of green maritime technologies and new materials to enhance sustainable shipbuilding in Adriatic Ionian Region

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Marine Technology Centre - CTN

Promotion of green maritime technologies and new materials to enhance sustainable shipbuilding in Adriatic Ionian Region

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Mestna občina Koper

Promotion of green maritime technologies and new materials to enhance sustainable shipbuilding in Adriatic Ionian Region

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Croatian Maritime Industry Competitiveness Cluster

Promotion of green maritime technologies and new materials to enhance sustainable shipbuilding in Adriatic Ionian Region

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Brodarski institute Ltd

Promotion of green maritime technologies and new materials to enhance sustainable shipbuilding in Adriatic Ionian Region

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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - ITALIAN NAVY

Promotion of green maritime technologies and new materials to enhance sustainable shipbuilding in Adriatic Ionian Region

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University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture

Promotion of green maritime technologies and new materials to enhance sustainable shipbuilding in Adriatic Ionian Region

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Technology Park Ljubljana Ltd.

Promotion of green maritime technologies and new materials to enhance sustainable shipbuilding in Adriatic Ionian Region

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Piraeus Port Authority S.A

Promotion of green maritime technologies and new materials to enhance sustainable shipbuilding in Adriatic Ionian Region

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Chamber of Commerce Industry Crafts and Agriculture of Venice Rovigo

Promotion of green maritime technologies and new materials to enhance sustainable shipbuilding in Adriatic Ionian Region

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University of Bologna

Promotion of green maritime technologies and new materials to enhance sustainable shipbuilding in Adriatic Ionian Region

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University of the Aegean – Research Unit

Promotion of green maritime technologies and new materials to enhance sustainable shipbuilding in Adriatic Ionian Region

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University of Zagreb - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture

Promotion of green maritime technologies and new materials to enhance sustainable shipbuilding in Adriatic Ionian Region

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PIRAEUS PORT AUTHORITY S.A

Promotion of green maritime technologies and new materials to enhance sustainable shipbuilding in Adriatic Ionian Region

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Summary

Project name (EN): Promotion of green maritime technologies and new materials to enhance sustainable shipbuilding in Adriatic Ionian Region

Project acronym: NEORION

Project start date: 2018-01-01

Project end date: 2021-03-31

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 1 176 925.00

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 000 386.25

Co-financing sources:

ERDF: Amount, EUR 1 000 386.25.

Documents

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Media releases / articles

NEWSLETTER #1

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://neorion.adrioninterreg.eu/

Publication date: 2021-02-14

Document date: 2019-02-28

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

NEWSLETTER #2

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://neorion.adrioninterreg.eu/

Publication date: 2021-02-14

Document date: 2019-10-31

Languages: en

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Inovacijske priložnosti in prakse v pomorstvu in navtiki / Innovation opportunities and best practice in maritime industry

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://neorion.adrioninterreg.eu/

Publication date: 2021-02-14

Document date: 2020-03-05

Languages: sl, en

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Il primo salone nautico internazionale di Venezia nell'antico arsenale / The first international Venice boat show in the ancient arsenal

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://neorion.adrioninterreg.eu/

Publication date: 2021-02-14

Document date: 2019-06-20

Languages: it, en

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Promozione del CLUSTER NEORION / Promotion of the NEORION CLUSTER

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://neorion.adrioninterreg.eu/

Publication date: 2021-02-14

Document date: 2019-09-30

Languages: it, en

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L’innovazione nel settore della cantieristica nautica / Innovation in the shipbuilding sector

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://neorion.adrioninterreg.eu/

Publication date: 2021-02-14

Document date: 2020-11-11

Languages: it, en

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Open Day del Progetto NEORION / Open Day of the NEORION Project

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://neorion.adrioninterreg.eu/

Publication date: 2021-02-14

Document date: 2020-11-12

Languages: it, en

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Seminario di Capacity Building / Capacity Building Seminar

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://neorion.adrioninterreg.eu/

Publication date: 2021-02-14

Document date: 2020-11-12

Languages: it, en

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Projekt NEORION - izazovi korištenja zelenih tehnologija i novih materijala u brodogradnji / NEORION project - the challenges of using green technologies and new materials in shipbuilding

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://neorion.adrioninterreg.eu/

Publication date: 2021-02-14

Document date: 2020-11-17

Languages: sl, en

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Reports

Identification of Technology Based Opportunities

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Type of document: Report

Data source: https://neorion.adrioninterreg.eu/

Publication date: 2021-02-14

Document date: 2021-03-31

Languages: en

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Presentations

L-30 / »Kenwood Chef«? The designer`s view of a new project

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Type of document: Presentation

Data source: https://neorion.adrioninterreg.eu/

Publication date: 2021-02-14

Document date: 2021-03-31

Languages: en

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The cost of running ships

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Presentation

Data source: https://neorion.adrioninterreg.eu/

Publication date: 2021-02-14

Document date: 2021-03-31

Languages: en

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Comparison of typical CO2 emissions between modes of transport - grams per tonne-km

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Type of document: Presentation

Data source: https://neorion.adrioninterreg.eu/

Publication date: 2021-02-14

Document date: 2021-03-31

Languages: en

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Financing programme

2014 - 2020 INTERREG VB Adriatic - Ionian

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2025-10-15

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87 / 87 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

1 025 / 1 025 (100%)

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Information provided by the Programme. Achievements were retrieved by Interact from the Programme website (http://www.adrioninterreg.eu/), or a website directly linked from it, on 2021-12-03, 2022-12-10 and 2024-01-30.

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Promotion of green maritime technologies and new materials to enhance sustainable shipbuilding in Adriatic Ionian Region

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