On 15 October 2024, Leanovator (Leancubator) Hosted at Dar Errais, Complexe Touristique Sidi Fredj, the Blue Workshops alongside the Algerian Conference on the Blue Economy 2024. This event brought together key players from Algeria and the Western Mediterranean region to discuss and explore innovative and sustainable approaches to developing the maritime sector. Under the joint patronage of the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Micro-enterprises, as well as the Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy as well as the Ministry of Fisheries and Fishery Products.

Featuring enriching conferences, engaging round tables, and hands-on workshops led by national and international experts. The workshop highlighted the Cluster's role in fostering collaboration among Mediterranean maritime clusters, with initiatives like Callmeblue advancing a sustainable blue economy regionally and globally.

🎯Key Insights from the Conference:

• Strategies for financing and insuring Blue Economy projects.
• Discussions on biodiversity conservation and the growing role of eco-tourism.
• Promotion of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture practices.
• Enhancement of maritime clusters to foster regional cooperation.
• Innovations in maritime transport, infrastructure development, and research and development.
• Encouragement of startups and innovation within the maritime sector.

 The event culminated in the signing of two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between Leancubator, the Cluster maritime Tunisien (CMT), and Strategis - Maritime Center of Excellence (Greece). These agreements represent a significant advancement in regional collaboration, underscoring the commitment to fostering maritime innovation and sustainable development.

A huge thank you to all our partners and participants for making this event a major milestone in maritime innovation and sustainability. Together, we are shaping a brighter, more sustainable future for the Mediterranean!