BlueTechPort and AltaSea sign an agreement to lead marine technology innovation between Barcelona and Los Angeles

 

El BlueTechPort, a blue economy innovation hub powered by the Port de Barcelona and managed by the World Trade Center Barcelona (WTCB), has reached a strategic agreement with AltaSea, the prestigious marine technology and research campus located in the Puerto de Los ÁngelesThis collaboration, formalized through a letter of agreement, has the fundamental objective of promoting the development of ocean-related technologies and strengthen innovation networks in both coastal cities.

 

A transatlantic bridge for marine technology

 

The initiative aims to effectively connect startupsresearch centers, investors and public institutions of Barcelona y Los ÁngelesThrough this "technology bridge," the aim is not only to promote disruptive solutions to current maritime challenges, but also to foster a sustainable economic growth that generates quality employment and prosperity in the port communities involved.

 

As stated Jenny Krusoe, Chief Operating Officer and Founder of AltaSea"This alliance with WTC Barcelona y BlueTechPort It creates a bridge for innovation, offering entrepreneurs and researchers new opportunities to test technologies, share knowledge, and scale solutions that help protect our oceans."

 

Objectives and axes of the collaboration

 

The agreement includes various lines of action ranging from the exchange of technical know-how including the international visibility of the projects. Key points include the exchange of best practices in public policies and collaboration on acceleration programs for startups. The creation of an exchange program will also be explored. pilot projects to facilitate technology transfer in real maritime environments.

 

For its part, Carles Anglada, CEO of WTCB, he emphasized the importance of this international connection: «BlueTechPort It is being developed to connect companies with real maritime environments. Through this collaboration with AltaSea"We are building a transatlantic bridge that will accelerate the international projection of new technologies linked to the ocean."

 

Collaboration Axis	Main Actions
Innovation and Startups	Acceleration and technology transfer programs through pilot projects.
Knowledge	Exchange of good practices in public policy and higher education.
Internationalization	Increased visibility of blue economy solutions in EE.UU. y Europa.
Sustainability	Development of technologies for the protection of the oceans.

 

Impact on the global ecosystem of the blue economy

 

This alliance strengthens the position of Barcelona as a benchmark in the south of Europa for the blue economy, while strengthening ties with one of the most important ports of NorteaméricaThe benefits of this union will extend to:

 

• Entrepreneurs: Access to new markets and real-world testing environments in the Puerto de Los Ángeles.
• Researchers: Collaboration with cutting-edge centers in California.
• Institutions: Improvement in governance and community participation in the port sector.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the BlueTechPort-AltaSea agreement

What is BlueTechPort?

It is the innovation hub specializing in blue economy of the Port de Barcelona, managed by the World Trade Center Barcelona, designed to connect startups and researchers with the maritime sector.

What is AltaSea's role in this alliance?

AltaSea contributes its research and business campus located in the Puerto de Los Ángelesserving as a landing and experimentation platform for ocean technologies in Estados Unidos.

What specific benefits will startups in Barcelona obtain?

They will be able to participate in programs of knowledge exchangeaccess shared acceleration programs and scale their technology solutions in a global market with the support of critical infrastructure in California.