Funder · Federal agency

Fundo Azul

Funds Portugal's blue economy through maritime innovation, ocean research, environmental monitoring, and marine industry support.

Portugalfundoazul.sgeconomia.gov.pt

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About

Fundo Azul is Portugal's national blue-economy fund. It is an autonomous patrimony administered by the Secretaria-Geral da Economia under the Ministry of Economy, and it exists to support sea-policy objectives tied to sustainable development, marine research, environmental monitoring, and maritime safety.

Its toolkit includes grants, equity instruments, and debt instruments. The fund is linked to…

Programs & grants under this funder

Avisos-Convite PRR — Invitation-Only State-Entity

Backs Ad-hoc PRR-funded grants named Portuguese state entities oceanographic research maritime equipment invitation-only not.

Editais Fundo Azul — Open Competitive

Supports Portugal's direct public competition grants blue-economy startups technical innovation marine science ocean safety last issued.

Hub Azul — PRR C10-i01 Blue Infrastructure Network

Funds nine blue-economy innovation hubs across Portuguese port cities and research institutions.

Portugal Blue / Growth Blue I — Blue Economy VC Vehicle

Provides Portugal Blue Growth Blue I Blue Economy venture capital Vehicle supporting practical outcomes through targeted collaboration.

1 grant

Portugal Blue / Growth Blue I — Blue Economy VC Vehicle

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Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: fundoazul.sgeconomia.gov.pt