Meet the 10 European Start-ups Shaping the Future of the Blue Economy!
The consortium of the European project AquaSphere, which has received funding from the EIT (European Institute of Innovation & Technology) Higher Education Initiative, is proud to announce the 10 innovative start-ups selected to participate in the AquaSphere Accelerator Programme 2025 – a major European initiative that fosters sustainable development and accelerates technological advancement in the Blue Economy.
The standout companies, chosen from a highly competitive pool of applications across Europe, are developing pioneering solutions that address environmental, industrial, and societal challenges, focusing on ocean sustainability and water resource management.
eXo membranes (Belgium)
instrAction GmbH (Germany)
Gelectric (Netherlands)
Sundew (Denmark)
PIPEIN | Deep Diagnostic Robotics (Italy)
Plastic-i (United Kingdom)
Sensmet Ltd. (Finland)
Kāhu SiliconBio (United Kingdom)
MICROBIUM D.O.O. (Slovenia)
blueOASIS (Portugal)
Accelerating Innovation Across Europe
Led by Envolve, who is responsible for designing and implementing the Accelerator being the coordinator of this activity of the AquaSphere project, the programme offers a comprehensive support experience for participating start-ups.
Throughout the programme, teams benefit from targeted mentorship, specialized business training, and strategic networking opportunities that enhance their investment readiness and strengthen their presence in the European innovation ecosystem.
The accelerator programme includes a rich series of thematic modules designed to support founders at every stage of development, such as:
- Co-design as Competitive Advantage
- Know Your Clients
- Blue Economy Investment Landscape
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials for Water Treatment and Maritime Applications
- Project Development & Management in the Blue Economy
- Maximising Impact through Complementary Funding Instruments
A key feature of the programme is the focused training on “How to Pitch” strategies, where participants learn how to clearly and strategically communicate the value of their solution to investors and partners. These skills will be applied during the Pitching Day Event, where start-ups will present their proposals to a panel of investors, market leaders, and innovation stakeholders shaping the Blue Economy across Europe.
Building a Sustainable Future
The AquaSphere Accelerator supports entrepreneurs developing technologies with a positive environmental impact, leveraging circular economy principles and innovations related to oceans and water.
We warmly welcome the 10 selected start-ups and look forward to following their growth as they develop and scale solutions that will shape the future of the Blue Economy.