SEAFUTURE supports Startup innovation: the 2025 call for applications is now open

Seafuture, one of Italy’s leading Blue Economy business exhibitions, will take place from September 29 to October 2, 2025, at the La Spezia Naval Base. Following the success of its initiatives for young talents, such as the Seafuture Awards, the event is now focusing on innovative startups.

The call for applications, promoted by IBG – Italian Blue Growth in collaboration with Distretto Ligure delle Tecnologie Marine, closes on March 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM. It will select the innovative startups, with two granted free participation at Seafuture 2025, while the others can attend at a reduced fee of €1,000.

The startups must operate in one of the following areas: marine and maritime technologies, automation, defense, cyber & security, underwater technologies, logistics, environmental sustainability, data analysis and monitoring, predictive maintenance, communication and connectivity, and artificial intelligence.

Applications must be submitted online here.

Selected innovative startups will benefit from a dedicated exhibition space, pitching opportunities, and networking sessions with industry leaders. They will also gain visibility throughout the event. A new feature this year is access to B2B meetings through a dedicated platform.