IATI joins international consortium approved in European call for sustainable blue economy
- REDAÇÃO H2RADAR
- Apr 11
- 2 min read
The Brazilian Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation (IATI) has achieved a remarkable feat by joining the international BilgeUP consortium, one of the 24 research projects approved in the 2nd Joint Transnational Call (2024-2025) of the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership, a program linked to the prestigious Horizon Europe, of the European Commission.
Focusing on “Unified pathways towards a climate-neutral, sustainable and resilient blue economy”, the international call is aligned with the UN Decade of Ocean Science and has the support of agencies from 25 countries, in addition to the European Union. The total investment exceeds 40 million euros, reflecting the strategic importance of the environmental agenda in global efforts for sustainable innovation.
Among the six consortiums with Brazilian participation, BilgeUP stands out for proposing an innovative solution with a high environmental impact: transforming bilge water from vessels — traditionally a polluting waste — into raw material for the development of sustainable technologies, with special attention to mitigating ghost fishing and oil spills. The initiative, supported in Brazil by FACEPE (Pernambuco Science and Technology Support Foundation), will begin its work between May and August 2025, with an expected duration of 36 months.
IATI consolidates its leading role in innovation and international cooperation
IATI’s presence at BilgeUP reaffirms its role as a cutting-edge institution in applied research, technological innovation and international cooperation. According to director and researcher Leonie Sarubbo, “participating in a consortium like BilgeUP, alongside institutions of excellence in Europe, shows how much Brazilian science can contribute to sustainable solutions with a global impact.”
BilgeUP’s proposal highlights the transformative potential of approaches based on bioeconomy and intelligent waste reuse — essential pillars of the so-called blue economy. By leveraging technologies for the reuse of marine resources and mitigation of critical environmental impacts, the project is at the forefront of a global agenda that seeks a balance between economic development and ocean preservation.
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