MISSION AND VISION

The ECO-NautiNET project pursues the objective of improving the competitiveness and innovation of SMEs in the nautical sector through an innovative NETWORK Model based on a multilevel approach, which includes:

• involvement, motivation and training of SMEs to improve their networking approach
• the selection and training of key figures to support the creation, maintenance and growth of networks (facilitators, tutors and brokers)
• the creation of a web platform with particular attention to ECO-solutions in the nautical sector. The platform will give SMEs the opportunity to create or join the Ionian Adriatic eco-networks and to support product innovation through the involvement of research institutes and universities. The ECO-NautiNET network, jointly managed by the local Business Support Organization, will work together with the Research Institutes to assist the related SMEs and develop important tools to promote innovation and internationalization of SMEs
• a joint management system between business support organizations, SMEs and research institutes
• the creation of tools (for example, e-learning programs in the platform) to guarantee and facilitate the growth and transferability of results
• the use of a specific tool to support innovation and the transfer of new technologies "ready for the market" by researchers to SMEs

The project will capitalize the existing experimental experiences in the nautical network, also providing innovative aspects for the transferability and duration of the network, providing the BSO (business support organization), SMEs and research institutes, the tools to support the creation and duration of the networks, with particular attention to the nautical sector.