From Knowledge to Action: Accelerating the Mission Ocean and Waters Implementation in the Mediterranean region

The second day of the BlueMissionMed MED Bootcamp sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of one of the most strategic pillars of the Mission “Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030”: knowledge transfer. As the Mission moves from vision to concrete implementation, ensuring that research and innovation effectively reach local action is key to achieving systemic transformation. The event will showcase how strategic knowledge sharing and ecosystem collaboration can accelerate the transition toward a sustainable and resilient Mediterranean.

Participants will be guided through a journey that begins with a high-level framing of the Mission and the role of local and regional actors, followed by a deep dive into BlueMissionMed’s tools for transformation. Insights from the Operational Roadmap for a pollution free Mediterranean Sea and a live Solutions4Med pitching session will showcase tangible, innovative practices with strong potential for transferability, investment-readiness, and impact at scale. This event is designed to connect entrepreneurs, investors, foundations, philanthropists, accelerators and innovation ecosystems with actionable ideas, emerging solutions, and financing strategies for Mediterranean sustainability. The session will close with an interactive roundtable on financing frameworks and enabling conditions for uptake.

The objective is clear: to empower Mediterranean actors with the tools, connections, and strategic clarity needed to turn knowledge into action and ensure a lasting legacy through shared implementation pathways.

Session Chairs

Representative of CNR
Representative of Ecorys

Program

14.00 Opening Remarks & Welcome
Chair: CNR and Ecorys
Introduction of Day 2 of the MED Bootcamp at Ecomondo, framing knowledge transfer as a strategic enabler of the EU Mission “Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030”.

14.05 Framing the Mission: Vision and Outcomes
Representative DG RTD – European Commission

14.15 Knowledge for Action: Priorities, Solutions and Tools for the Mediterranean transformation
Chair: Representative of CPMR
This session will provide baseline technical criteria essential for the successful transfer and implementation of innovative solutions across the Mediterranean basin.
The session will feature presentations from leading projects showcasing practical examples and lessons learned:

• RHE-MEDiation
• SeaClear 2.0
• WWF Mediterranean
• METU Digital Twin

Discussions will focus on aligning technical priorities, facilitating stakeholder collaboration, and building a shared vision to accelerate regional and national action

14.40 Solutions4Med – Pitching for Impact
Moderator: ECORYS
Presentation of BlueMissionMed Support Programme and pitches of the 10 high-potential solutions by innovators from the Mediterranean ecosystem
Focus:

• Scalable technologies and practices
• Nature-based and social innovations
• Transferability and investment-readiness

15.30 Financing the Transition – A Masterclass for Scaling Up
Moderator: ECORYS
Interactive roundtable on financing frameworks, business models, and enabling conditions for solution uptake and replication across the Mediterranean.

• Blue Mediterranean Partnership - EC DG Mare D. Al Kuhdahiri (TBC)
• Francesca Pradelli, IFAN (TBC)
• MedWaves
• BusinessMed
• Ocean Matchers (TBC)
• BlueSeeds (TBC)

15.55 Closing Remarks
Chair: CNR
Wrap-up and invitation to stay engaged in the Mission Community