The training phase of the Space2Waves programme, of which MSE is a partner, is about to be finalized with the selected SMEs benefiting from the project activities. Space2Waves aims to accelerate the global deployment of earth observation technologies in blue growth sectors and is supporting 30 European SMEs in exporting to Australia, Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.

To date, the 30 selected SMEs (which can be viewed here) have attended several country webinars highlighting opportunities and barriers of the blue economy markets in the target countries.

To complete their training, SMEs received Individual and personalised consulting session to focus on specific business needs.

SMEs are now ready to internationalise! The next phase of the project is now ongoing and the matchmaking missions in the target countries are under preparation. Due to the Covid crisis and restricted travel conditions, the missions will have a hybrid format. SMEs are now preparing their digital B2Bs to start building relationships virtually with local stakeholders before the country visit.

Stay tuned for more information! We are grateful to all the participants and the partner programs for helping grow the Space2Waves community.

Earth Observation technologies represent an answer to many issues that the maritime sector is currently facing. EO technologies contribute to the implementation of a sustainable blue economy and they are one of the most available, feasible and cost efficient technologies to explore, monitor, control and study the exploitation of oceans and their resources.

If you have colleagues who would like to be kept informed of the Space2Waves project ask them to sign up to the Interest Group at the following link: https://www.space2waves.eu/interest_group/