Blue Economy

The Blue Economy represents a strategy that combines economic growth with the sustainable management of marine resources, encouraging innovation in sectors such as renewable energies, biotechnology, aquaculture and water management. The increasing digitalisation of these areas requires advanced technological solutions capable of responding to environmental, social and economic challenges through the intelligent use of data and technology.

CCG/ZGDV supports this transformation by developing digital solutions to increase the competitiveness and sustainability of maritime activities.

With skills in data science, artificial intelligence, scientific visualisation and interactive systems, CCG/ZGDV is positioning itself as a strategic partner in Blue Economy digital transition, promoting efficiency, resilience and the preservation of marine ecosystems.

As a membership of the Fórum Oceano - Cluster do Mar Português, is one of its collaborative endeavours, aligned with the maritime economy strategic challenges.

 

Challenges and opportunities

 

  • Integrating digital technologies into traditional maritime sectors

  • Shortage of structured and interoperable marine data
  • Need to balance economic exploitation and environmental conservation

  • Emergence of new sustainable and digital business models
  • Growth in areas such as AI, environmental monitoring and collaborative platforms

strategies

 

  • Developing solutions based on AI and big data for decision support and operational optimisation
  • Promoting partnerships with companies, research centres and public bodies linked to the sea
  • Promoting the digitalisation and automation of maritime sectors
  • Supporting intelligent environmental monitoring systems
  • Strengthen participation in national and international networks and projects dedicated to the ocean