🇮🇹 Sono circa 200 le #startup candidate alla 3ª edizione del programma di accelerazione di Faros, l’Acceleratore Blue Economy della Rete Nazionale CDP. Siamo al lavoro per individuare le idee più innovative, disruptive e sostenibili e dare il via al programma! Ringraziamo tutti i partecipanti: a presto con i prossimi aggiornamenti. 🇬🇧 Around 200 start-ups have applied to the 3rd edition of Faros Accelerator program. We are working to identify the most innovative, disruptive and sustainable ideas in the field of #blueeconomy to kick off the program with! Thanks to all participants: stay tuned to discover the selected companies. . . Faros is promoted by CDP Venture Capital SGR - Fondo Nazionale Innovazione in collaboration with Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea - Port of Taranto . Program manager: a|cube. Local Manager (La Spezia): Wylab. #cdp #retenazionaleacceleratoricdp #innovation #acceleratore
Faros Accelerator
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
L’Acceleratore Blue Economy della Rete Nazionale CDP
About us
Faros is the first Italian accelerator dedicated to the Blue Economy. Born in 2021 on the initiative of CDP Venture Capital SGR, Faros promotes a sustainable economy of the sea by supporting startups engaged in the development of innovative solutions in the following areas: ▪ Ocean Data ▪ Ocean Energy Systems ▪ Sea Health & Restoration ▪ Smart Ports & Green Shipping ▪ Sustainable Aquaculture ▪ Innovative use of marine resources ▪ Shipbuilding ▪ Coastal Tourism FAROS operates nationally and internationally through two important territorial hubs: Taranto and La Spezia. -- Faros è il primo acceleratore italiano dedicato alla Blue Economy. Nato nel 2021 su iniziativa di CDP Venture Capital SGR, promuove un’economia del mare a sostegno dello sviluppo sostenibile supportando startup impegnate nello sviluppo di soluzioni innovative nei seguenti ambiti: ▪ Ocean Data ▪ Ocean Energy Systems ▪ Sea Health & Restoration ▪ Smart Ports & Green Shipping ▪ Sustainable Aquaculture ▪ Innovative use of marine resources ▪ Shipbuilding ▪ Coastal Tourism FAROS opera a livello nazionale e internazionale, attraverso due importanti hub territoriali: Taranto e La Spezia.
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External link for Faros Accelerator
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2021
- Specialties
- blue economy, Ocean Data, Ocean Energy Systems, Sea Health & Restoration, Smart Ports & Green Shipping, Sustainable Aquaculture, Innovative use of marine resources, Shipbuilding, and Coastal Tourism
Employees at Faros Accelerator
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Giulio Gennaro
Reducing Total Life Cycle Costs & Externalities
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Ilaria Pais
Social Innovation | Startup Incubation & Acceleration | Sustainable business
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Francesco Grassi
Partner at CDP Venture Capital | Driving Innovation and Growth
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Benedetta Caputi
social and environmental impact | startup development | climate resilience | ocean welfare | impact investing
Updates
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🚩 Tra le startup shortlisted per partecipare al Selection Day di oggi, presenti anche le realtà più innovative e sostenibili negli ambiti di specializzazione del nostro Hub di La Spezia, uno dei due poli territoriali da cui Faros Accelerator opera a livello nazionale e internazionale. Tra le quasi 200 candidature ricevute, queste le percentuali di #startup che si occupano delle aree di innovazione in cui è focalizzato l'accelerazione: ▪ Smart ports & green shipping (36%) ▪ Disruptive Use of Blue Resources (12%) ▪ Ocean Energy System (12%) ▪ Ocean Data (16%) ▪ Coastal Tourism & Cultural Activities (4%) ▪ Shipbuilding (8%) ▪ Sea Health & Restoration (12%) 👉 Le startup selezionate dopo questa fase verranno annunciate a settembre. Stay tuned! ▪ Scopri Faros > https://lnkd.in/eCbvMH9Q ▪ Scopri La Spezia Hub > https://lnkd.in/dPeRYG7n Le attività dell'Hub di La Spezia sono svolte in collaborazione con Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Orientale - Porti di La Spezia e Marina di Carrara. I Co-investitori Crédit Agricole Italia e Duferco; Main Partner FINCANTIERI, i Partner Istituzionali Comune della Spezia, Fondazione Carispezia e PromoStudi La Spezia. La Spezia Hub si avvale inoltre del supporto dei Corporate Partner: #Joule - la Scuola di Eni per l'Impresa, BCC San Marzano, RINA. Faros è un'iniziativa di CDP Venture Capital SGR - Fondo Nazionale Innovazione in collaborazione con Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea - Port of Taranto . Program manager: a|cube. Local Manager (La Spezia): Wylab. #Selectionday #blueeconomy #startup #retenazionaleacceleratoricdp #Callforstartups #LaSpeziaHub
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Al via il Selection day 🏁 Continua il processo di valutazione delle startup candidate alla 3ª edizione del programma di accelerazione #Faros, l’iniziativa di CDP Venture Capital Sgr dedicata alla Blue Economy. Oggi a Taranto circa 25 startup presenteranno le loro soluzioni innovative a tutti i partner del progetto per guadagnarsi l’accesso al 3° batch del nostro programma di accelerazione. Tra le quasi 200 candidature ricevute, queste le percentuali di #startup che si occupano delle aree di innovazione in cui è focalizzato l'accelerazione: ▪ Smart ports & green shipping (36%) ▪ Disruptive Use of Blue Resources (12%) ▪ Ocean Energy System (12%) ▪ Ocean Data (16%) ▪ Coastal Tourism & Cultural Activities (4%) ▪ Shipbuilding (8%) ▪ Sea Health & Restoration (12%) 👉 Le startup selezionate dopo questa fase verranno annunciate a settembre. Stay tuned! Le attività dell'Hub di Taranto sono svolte in collaborazione con Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea - Port of Taranto , i Main Partner: Intesa Sanpaolo e FINCANTIERI e dai Partner Istituzionali: Comune di Taranto, Camera di commercio di Brindisi - Taranto e Università di Bari Aldo Moro - Dipartimento Jonico Taranto. L'Hub di Taranto si avvale inoltre del supporto dei Corporate Partner: #Joule - la Scuola di Eni per l'Impresa, BCC San Marzano, RINA. 📌 Per approfondire: ▪ Scopri Faros > https://lnkd.in/eCbvMH9Q ▪ Scopri Taranto Hub > https://lnkd.in/dsyA__cM . . Faros è un'iniziativa di CDP Venture Capital SGR - Fondo Nazionale Innovazione in collaborazione con Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea - Port of Taranto . Program manager: a|cube. Local Manager (La Spezia): Wylab. #Selectionday #blueeconomy #startup #retenazionaleacceleratoricdp #Callforstartups #TarantoHub
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A step forward for ocean protection: EU validates the High Seas Treaty 🌊 The #HighSeasTreaty, signed by the United Nations in June 2023, has recently received formal validation from the European Union, marking a significant advancement in global marine conservation. This landmark agreement aims to protect vast ocean areas beyond national jurisdictions, preserving marine biodiversity and ecosystems for future generations. The treaty addresses a critical gap in ocean governance, covering approximately 95% of the planet's ocean volume. It could represent a turning point in ocean conservation, offering a legal framework to address threats such as pollution, overfishing, and climate change in international waters. However, the path to global implementation remains long. To come into force, the treaty must be ratified by the national parliaments of at least 60 countries. The deadline for this ratification is set for June 2025, giving countries two years to complete their internal legislative processes. This timeline underscores the urgency of international action for #oceanprotection. While the EU's approval represents a significant step, the real challenge now lies in securing broad global support within the established deadline. 🖇 https://lnkd.in/dMDrRfdA
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#PlasticFreeJuly: a month to reflect on our use of plastic and look for sustainable alternatives where possible. While eliminating plastics completely remains a challenge, innovative #startups are making real progress. For example, SEADS - Sea Defence Solutions (SEADS), with its Blue Barriers, can collect up to 100% of riverine plastic before it reaches the oceans, turning this waste into useful resources for local communities. These companies show that small steps towards sustainability are achievable. Every conscious choice counts! Take the challenge: https://lnkd.in/f6rJSUr Plastic Free July
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🤝 We're delighted to support BTR Simulators’s pilot project with Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea - Port of Taranto on the development of a static #simulator, for training purposes, of quay-to-ship and ship-to-quay cargo handling operations using cranes, which has been implemented in the past months and will be available to all port operators as tool for their professional development programs. BTR’s distinctive feature for designing and developing simulation systems lies in the integration of state-of-the-art VR technologies with immersive simulators, which can offer flexible, cross-cutting solutions at improving training in the industry context. ≪In addition to the numerous actions undertaken in collaboration with other competent authorities, our organization has recognized simulation and the BTR Solutions suite as new and additional learning methods that will be available to all port operators.≫ FAROS offers selected start-ups an entrepreneurial acceleration programme that provides training and advisory support, investment opportunities and consultancy for pilot projects (PoC) implementation with industrial partners. 🇮🇹 BTR Simulators e AdSP del Mar Ionio – Porto di Taranto presentano il progetto pilota sviluppato durante il programma di accelerazione FAROS: un simulatore VR di tipo statico, ai fini di formazione, per le operazioni di movimentazione merci da banchina-nave e da nave-banchina mediante gru. Un passo avanti per l'efficienza e la sicurezza nei porti italiani. ≪In aggiunta alle numerose azioni intraprese in collaborazione con gli altri Enti competenti, l’AdSP ha riconosciuto nella simulazione e nella soluzione di BTR, un nuovo ed ulteriore metodo di apprendimento che sarà disponibile per tutti gli operatori portuali. Non si può negare il crescente ruolo della tecnologia nel rendere disponibile l'analisi preventiva per simulare scenari di realtà virtuale e di operazioni al fine di praticare diverse azioni e risposte richieste in situazioni simili nella vita reale.≫ 🖇 https://lnkd.in/dvQ2gzqv . . Faros è un'iniziativa di CDP Venture Capital SGR - Fondo Nazionale Innovazione in collaborazione con Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea - Port of Taranto . Program manager: a|cube. Local Manager (La Spezia): Wylab.
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Innovazione contro il cambiamento climatico: Limenet, startup accelerata da FAROS, sta sviluppando soluzioni all'avanguardia per contrastare l'acidificazione degli oceani e rimuovere CO2 dall'atmosfera. In collaborazione con il Politecnico di Milano e l'Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, la startup sta conducendo uno dei primi esperimenti scientifici al mondo per testare una nuova tecnologia per la cattura e stoccaggio del #carbonio. Ieri abbiamo preso parte a un importante incontro a La Spezia, organizzato dalla startup insieme al Comune della Spezia, all'Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Orientale e a Porto Mirabello. L’evento ha messo in luce come le soluzioni sviluppate da startup innovative possano generare un #impatto concreto e significativo, sia a livello locale che su scala globale. La sinergia tra tecnologia, istituzioni e territorio si conferma essenziale nella lotta al cambiamento climatico. Per maggiori informazioni sul programma e sui prossimi appuntamenti: https://lnkd.in/eCbvMH9Q . . Faros è un'iniziativa di CDP Venture Capital SGR - Fondo Nazionale Innovazione in collaborazione con Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea - Port of Taranto . Program manager: a|cube. Local Manager (La Spezia): Wylab. #Innovazione #SostenibilitàAmbientale #CambiamentoClimatico
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#FarosStartupSpotlight Behind every startup success story is a journey of determination and collaboration. Today discover 🐚 Wast3d Shells, one of the Faros Accelerator startups. Typically considered waste, #mussel shells can become a source of pollution and have a negative impact on biodiversity when improperly disposed of. Wast3D Shells is able to extract #calciumcarbonate (CaCO3) from such waste that is currently not recyclable. Shells contain, in fact, a remarkably high percentage of this compound, which makes them an alternative and sustainable source. This high-quality calcium carbonate powder is then used to produce #3Dprinting materials that open up new opportunities in the field of additive manufacturing. 🎙️ Read about their experience and vision for a sustainable blue future https://lnkd.in/dy4dBF6r . . Faros is promoted by CDP Venture Capital SGR - Fondo Nazionale Innovazione in collaboration with Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea - Port of Taranto . Program manager: a|cube. Local Manager (La Spezia): Wylab.
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The OCEANOVATION Festival was an incredible successful event, featuring outstanding panels and exceptional content and we are pleased to have been part of it. Discussions spanned green shipping technology, innovative ocean restoration solutions, and the transformative potential of blue biotechnology and waste-to-value ocean cleaning. Keynotes explored aquaculture's role in our food system and planetary health, emphasizing sustainable practices through innovation. Investment opportunities were highlighted, including green shipping, green ports, marine carbon dioxide removal, and ocean tech, underscoring the role of private financing in ocean protection. The event concluded with a fascinating discussion on the intersection of space and ocean exploration. 🌊 To advance ocean welfare, adopting synergistic, ecosystem-based solutions is crucial. Collaboration among stakeholders, an impact-oriented vision, and an integrated approach are key to addressing ocean challenges comprehensively. A huge thank you to everyone who made this event possible and to all the participants who brought such energy and insight. Here's to a brighter, more sustainable future for our oceans! 🖌 Benedetta Caputi
🌊 Day 1 of OCEANOVATION Festival has been nothing short of electrifying! Bringing together the OCEANOVATION community full of ocean innovators and enthusiasts, today was filled with vibrant energy and dynamic discussions. From engaging panel conversations to networking sessions, the atmosphere was buzzing! We witnessed nearly 20 startups pitching their groundbreaking solutions, eager to make waves in the industry. Tomorrow promises even more inspiration from visionary founders showcasing their innovative ideas. Over 350 attendees including innovators, investors, corporates, and ocean enthusiasts gathered at the Fokker Terminal, diving deep into pressing issues and exploring nature-based solutions for ocean restoration. The day kicked off with an invigorating founders' workshop on storytelling, followed by impactful investor pitches and insightful panels on ports, shipping, data, and more. To top it off, Day 1 concluded with the OceanLoveNews Innovation Awards, celebrating pioneers driving positive change in our oceans. Stay tuned for more highlights and transformative discussions ahead at OCEANOVATION Festival tomorrow! 🌊✨ #OCEANOVATION #OceanInnovation #Sustainability Aqua-Spark | ImpactCity | World Ocean Council| OceanLoveNews | Sustainable Ocean Alliance | Ocean Exchange | 1000 Ocean Startups | Ocean Community | Israeli National Center of Blue Economy | Platform Zero| Campusatsea | NWP (Netherlands Water Partnership) | UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge | EWA: Dutch Energy from Water Association | Nederlandse Branchevereniging Energie uit Water
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#FarosStartupSpotlight In today's global landscape, the complexity and interconnection of resources and information present a key challenge: ensuring safety, security, and optimized management in #supplychains while adopting a more sustainable approach, especially in #maritimetransport. Celesta addresses these needs by developing technology solutions that combine the Internet of Things (#IoT) with the care of people, goods, and the environment. The connected seal harnesses the potential of the IoT to provide certified data and continuous verification of the physical integrity of containers. Not only innovative, but also sustainable, the seal is designed to be fully compostable and made from organic, plant-based plastics. Dive into innovation with Celesta, a startup from Faros Accelerator: https://lnkd.in/dfttQVhg #cdp #retenazionaleacceleratoricdp #blueeconomy #innovation #acceleratore #Call4startups #startup