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SUMMARY:PHAROS Plastic Fantastic Hackathon: Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:The Plastic Fantastic Hackathon Bootcamp (11-13 May 2026) is an online innovation challenge where teams come together to design actionable solutions for the detection\, collection\, prevention\, and valorisation of marine litter. \nThe Hackathon is part of PHAROS\, an EU-funded project that aims to provide nature-based solutions for restoring ecosystems and biodiversity while addressing climate change and human impacts in the Atlantic and Arctic maritime regions. \nThe Challenge\nLet’s design and develop solutions to pollution. \nThe contamination of oceans\, seas\, and coastal ecosystems by plastics\, chemicals\, waste\, and other human-derived debris is threatening ecosystems and biodiversity\, human health\, and the sustainability of marine resources. PHAROS is seeking solutions that address this challenge through: \nDetection and monitoring\nMethods and tools to identify\, track\, and assess marine litter sources\, distribution\, and impacts. \nCollection and valorisation\nEfficient systems to remove marine litter and transform recovered materials into valuable resources through reuse\, recycling\, or upcycling. \nReduction and prevention\nStrategies\, products\, and policies that prevent marine litter at its source and reduce its generation across value chains. \n\nWho Can Participate?\nEveryone with ideas\, motivation\, or projects to protect our oceans is welcome! Citizens\, students\, startups\, young professionals\, associations\, NGOs\, and early-stage companies are all invited to join. \nTwo different tracks: \nTrack A – Idea Stage\nFor individuals or teams with early-stage concepts who want to refine\, develop\, and structure their solution. \nTrack B – Emerging Organisations*\nFor recently established companies or small non-profit organisations looking to strengthen\, scale\, or further develop their existing solution. \n*Only for-profit organisations with fewer than 5 years in operation and non-profit organisations with fewer than 5 FTEs are eligible to participate. \n\nAGENDA\n\n11 May | 17:45 – 19:15 CET\nBusiness Modelling Masterclass\nTrainers: Stefan Kurandic (Relevant)\, Lorena Silvestri (.jes)\nScope: Hands-on training on developing viable business models and structuring ideas for sustainability and impact. \n\n12 May | 17:30 – 19:00 CET\nPitching Masterclass\nTrainer: George Stratigopoulos (Uni.Fund)\nScope: Practical guidance on crafting compelling pitches\, with focus on storytelling\, clarity\, and investor readiness. \n12 May | 19:05 – 19:30 CET\nMeet the Changemakers\nSpeakers: Andy Bownds (Ecobrix)\, Anouck Lalauze (Up-Fuse)\, Argyris Moystakas (Searidrones)\nScope: Real-world insights from innovators developing solutions in circular economy and marine sustainability\, followed by Q&A. \n\n13 May | 17:05 – 17:25 CET\nInspirational Talk: “Rethinking Plastic: Solutions for Prevention at the Source”\nSpeaker: Maria Westerbos (Plastic Soup Foundation)\nScope: Exploration of upstream solutions and systemic approaches to preventing plastic pollution. \n\nKey Dates for the Plastic Fantastic Hackathon Series\n\n\nIdeation Workshop: 15 April \n\n\nBootcamp: 11–13 May \n\n\nHackathon: 18–19 May
URL:https://pharosproject.eu/event/pharos-plastic-fantastic-hackathon-bootcamp/
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SUMMARY:PHAROS Santorini Blue Loop Living Lab
DESCRIPTION:PHAROS Santorini Blue Loop Living Lab kicks off with a four-day programme of action and collaboration\n\nFrom 14 to 17 May in Santorini\, the Santorini Blue Loop Living Lab\, developed within the PHAROS project framework\, officially launches through a four-day programme of activities\, activating the island as a living space for collaboration\, experimentation\, and real-world implementation. \nThis milestone marks the kickoff of a long-term Living Lab process\, where local stakeholders\, European initiatives\, and the community come together to co-develop solutions addressing marine pollution\, sustainable tourism\, water management\, and circular economy practices. \nA programme combining education\, action\, and participation \nThe four-day agenda unfolds across the Vlychada Fishing Shelter\, bringing together schools\, citizens\, professionals\, and institutions through a diverse set of activities. \nOn Thursday 14 and Friday 15 May (09:00–13:00)\, the programme focuses on educational and experiential activities for schools\, including: \n\nhands-on workshops on marine protection and ocean literacy\nupcycling activities and creative reuse of materials\ninteractive sessions through the Technology Van\nactivities at Marine Litter Collection Stations\nawareness sessions on Posidonia seagrass ecosystems\ntrash art workshops\n\nThese sessions are co-organised by Impact Hub Athens\, Aegean Rebreath\, Municipality of Thira\, Thira Municipal Port Fund\, SYN FAB LAB\, and the Blue Municipalities Network\, and aim to embed environmental awareness through participation and practice. \nOfficial kickoff: Friday 15 May \nThe official launch of the Santorini Blue Loop Living Lab will take place on Friday 15 May\, 17:00–19:30\, bringing together local authorities\, businesses\, fishers\, the educational community\, and active citizens. \nThis opening event serves as a platform for dialogue and co-creation\, presenting: \n\nthe vision and structure of the Living Lab\nthe partnerships and European initiatives supporting it\nthematic discussions on marine protection\, blue economy\, water management\, and sustainable tourism\n\nParticipants will engage in a first round of co-design discussions\, setting the basis for future actions and collaborations on the island. The session is open to all interested stakeholders\, with prior registration required. \nFrom awareness to action: community engagement in practice \nOn Saturday 16 May (09:30–13:30)\, the programme opens to the wider public with beach clean-ups and participatory activities\, inviting people of all ages to take part in coastal restoration efforts and hands-on sustainability practices. \nAt the same time\, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May (08:00–20:00) will feature underwater clean-up operations at the Vlychada Fishing Shelter\, carried out by divers in collaboration with Aegean Rebreath\, the Thira Municipal Port Fund\, and local fishers. These actions highlight the importance of tackling marine litter both above and below the surface. \nA starting point for long-term impact \nRather than a standalone event\, this four-day programme represents the operational launch of the Santorini Blue Loop Living Lab\, demonstrating how solutions can be tested in real conditions\, with active community involvement. \nBy combining education\, environmental action\, stakeholder engagement\, and innovation\, the Living Lab establishes a foundation for a long-term transition process—one that positions Santorini as a model for circular\, resilient\, and community-driven island development. \nMore information for participants in Greece can be found on the Impact Hub’s website: https://athens.impacthub.net/santorini-blue-loop-living-lab/ \nThe event will take place in person.
URL:https://pharosproject.eu/event/pharos-santorini-blue-loop-living-lab/
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SUMMARY:PHAROS Plastic Fantastic Hackathon Days (18–19 May 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Plastic Fantastic Hackathon Days is an online innovation challenge where teams come together to design actionable solutions for the detection\, collection\, prevention\, and valorisation of marine litter. \nLet’s design and develop solutions to pollution. \nThe contamination of oceans\, seas\, and coastal ecosystems by plastics\, chemicals\, waste\, and other human-derived debris is threatening ecosystems and biodiversity\, human health\, and the sustainability of marine resources. \nPHAROS is seeking solutions that address this challenge through: \nDetection and monitoring\nMethods and tools to identify\, track\, and assess marine litter sources\, distribution\, and impacts. \nCollection and valorisation\nEfficient systems to remove marine litter and transform recovered materials into valuable resources through reuse\, recycling\, or upcycling. \nReduction and prevention\nStrategies\, products\, and policies that prevent marine litter at its source and reduce its generation across value chains. \n\nAGENDA\n\n18 May | 14:15 – 15:15 CET\nPanel Discussion: Funding the Blue Economy\nModerator: Andrei Geica (Sporos Platform)\nSpeakers: Ruth Andrade (LUSH)\, Patricia Puig (Oceanomi)\, Ines Mas de la Peña\n(Climate KIC)\nScope: Funding strategies\, investment perspectives\, and pathways to scale blue economy solutions.\nZoom link: https://zoom.us/j/98088735518 \n\n19 May | 17:00 CET\nKeynote Speech\nSpeaker: Andreea Strachinescu (CINEA)\nScope: Insights on EU priorities\, funding frameworks\, and opportunities in the blue economy.\nZoom link: https://zoom.us/j/94100596362 \n19 May | 17:30 – 19:15 CET\nHackathon Pitching Session\nParticipants: 12 finalist teams\nScope: Final pitching session where selected teams present their solutions to the jury and winners are selected.\nZoom link:  https://zoom.us/j/94100596362 \n\nWe also invite you to discover more about the Experts\, Mentors\, and Jury members of the Hackathon here. \nYou can explore the complete agenda of all Bootcamp and Hackathon days here. \n\nThe Hackathon is part of PHAROS\, an EU-funded project that aims to provide nature-based solutions for restoring ecosystems and biodiversity while addressing climate change and human impacts in the Atlantic and Arctic maritime regions.
URL:https://pharosproject.eu/event/pharos-plastic-fantastic-hackathon-days-18-19-may-2026/
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SUMMARY:Blue Transition Policy
DESCRIPTION:Brussels will host the Blue Transition event\, bringing together policymakers\, experts\, and practitioners to explore innovative water solutions for a climate‑resilient North Sea region. \nOrganised by the Flanders Environment Agency and the Interreg North Sea Programme\, the event marks the culmination of 3.5 years of project work and more than a decade of collaboration on sustainable water management. \nThe programme will spotlight practical approaches to safeguarding water resources while supporting agriculture\, restoring peatlands and wetlands\, improving soil health\, and strengthening regional climate adaptation. \nKey themes include groundwater management\, water storage\, water abstraction\, SaveWater strategies\, and resilience planning. \nParticipants will gain insights into tested solutions and recommendations that can guide future policy and investment across the North Sea region. The event also offers opportunities for exchange with partners working at the forefront of water and climate challenges. \nFurther details\, including agenda and registration\, will be shared through the Interreg North Sea communication channels.
URL:https://pharosproject.eu/event/blue-transition-policy/
LOCATION:Brussel\, Brussels\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260521T090000
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SUMMARY:European Maritime Day\, Limassol 21-22 May 2026
DESCRIPTION:European Maritime Day 2026 will take place in Limassol\, Cyprus on the 21-22 May 2026 as an in-person event with plenary sessions live streamed. \nThe EMD is the occasion to pay tribute to “maritime Europe” and put all maritime sectors and activities in the spotlight to help European citizens realise the real outreach and variety of sea-related activities going on in Europe and provoke reflection on the crucial role the seas play in our everyday life. \nIt is the annual event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network\, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy. \nThe EMD is also the place where ‘Ocean Leaders Meet’. It provides an engaging and interactive experience to catch up on the current state of play on a broad range of issues concerning the blue economy and the marine environment and to discuss ways of moving forward. It features inspirational speakers\, thematic sessions\, stakeholder workshops\, exhibition and lots of networking opportunities. The EMD targets professionals from businesses\, governments\, public institutions\, NGOs and academia as well as EU citizens interested in the sea. \nThe EMD2026 is organised by the European Commission\, the Shipping Deputy Ministry of the Republic of Cyprus and the Limassol Municipality.
URL:https://pharosproject.eu/event/european-maritime-day-limassol-21-22-may-2026/
LOCATION:Limassol\, Cyprus\, Cyprus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526
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SUMMARY:Pharos MarCoLab Ireland Mega Event
DESCRIPTION:Living Lab in Kerry & Cork\, 26–28 May 2026 \nMarCoLab Ireland invites you to the second PHAROS Mega Event\, an exciting three-day event from 26 to 28 May 2026 in South-West Ireland (Kerry and West Cork). \nJoin the Atlantic and Arctic Lighthouse community to promote marine restoration\, ocean literacy\, and the blue economy in Ireland. \nParticipants will gather from 26–28 May in Kerry and Cork for the Mega Event Ireland\, uniting government\, researchers\, innovators\, educators\, businesses\, investors\, and local communities to launch two Living Labs. Together\, we’ll tackle marine restoration challenges through citizen engagement\, school programmes\, and innovative demonstrations. Highlights include the MINKA Living Lab launch\, “Waste to Worth” 3D printing\, fisher-led initiatives\, a Blue Schools webinar\, a STEM building tour\, an art exhibition\, and a visit to Bantry Marine Research Station’s kelp farm. \nMarCoLab Ireland is a blue economy innovation space whose name sums up its mission: Mar as the ocean\, Co as collaboration\, cooperation\, and co-creation\, and Lab as a living lab. The word MarCo within its name explicitly refers to a framework—a shared structure where\, through the quadruple helix\, innovation and awareness around nature-based solutions are fostered to balance the economy and environmental protection. \n\nAgenda\nTuesday\, 26 May 2026\nThe first day kicks off at MTU Kerry’s new STEM Building with registration\, the Opening Ceremony\, and a PHAROS project overview. Key sessions include “Waste to Worth” showcasing 3D printing from marine waste\, and “Fisher Guardians” on transforming fishing gear. \nAfter a tour of the €20 million facility\, we transfer to Maharees to launch the MINKA Living Lab with local conservation volunteers. The day concludes with “Pint of Science” and a Local Seafood Demo\, where marine science meets culinary delight. \nWednesday\, 27 May 2026\nDay 2 opens with a marine art exhibition and Living Lab video launch\, followed by a panel discussion on enhancing the Living Lab. Local schools share their conservation work and seek expert advice. After lunch\, the PHAROS Futures networking event connects partners to maximise project impact. \nIn the afternoon\, join an optional visit to Fenit’s native oyster beds—Europe’s last—by Greenway cycle or bus. The day ends with a social dinner and traditional Irish music session. A perfect blend of culture\, community\, and collaboration. \nThursday\, 28 May 2026\nThe final day takes us to scenic Bantry Bay\, County Cork\, hosted at the Bantry Marine Research Station. Led by Dr Julie Maguire\, we’ll tour the PHAROS demo site featuring an innovative kelp farm cultivating winged and sugar kelp. Learn how this nature-based solution monitors ecosystem restoration alongside a nearby salmon farm. \nIt’s a hands-on look at cutting-edge aquaculture research in one of Ireland’s most stunning coastal settings—a fitting close to three days of collaboration and discovery. \nLink: https://pharosproject.eu/pharos-news/pharos-marcolab-ireland-mega-event-living-lab-in-kerry-cork-26-28-may-2026/
URL:https://pharosproject.eu/event/pharos-marcolab-ireland-mega-event/
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