About
Forumoceano is a ngo headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Hydrogen.
Fórum Oceano is the managing entity of the Portuguese Sea Cluster, certified and recognized by Portugal's Ministry of Economy and the Sea, Ministry of National Defence, and Ministry of Planning and Infrastructure. As a non-profit organization, it promotes and enhances Portugal's maritime economy while supporting sustainable development of the sector. The organization facilitates research and development of new technologies, provides access to finance and investment, and supports internationalization of companies and institutions. Fórum Oceano operates multiple innovation initiatives including Hub Azul (a network of innovation hubs for the blue economy), Hub Azul Dealroom (digital matchmaking platform), Portugal Blue Digital Hub, and the Network of Nautical Stations with 38 certified locations. The organization actively promotes digital transformation, AI adoption, blockchain solutions, and clean energy applications in maritime industries. It convenes the annual Business2Sea conference and hosts investment summits focused on blue economy innovation.
Headquarters
Lisbon, Portugal
Employees
50-200
Company Type
NGO
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
BlueTech Cluster Alliance, European Network of Maritime Clusters, BTCA (BlueTech Clusters Alliance), FEDETON (European Federation of Nautical Tourism Destinations), PORTUGALclusters, ENMC (European Network of Maritime Clusters), MITIN (Maritime Innovative Territories International Network)
Projects
Hub Azul Portugal
Hub Azul Dealroom
Portugal Blue Digital Hub
Network of Nautical Stations
Business2Sea
GreenOffshoreTech
MedBAN (Mediterranean Blue Acceleration Network)
Smart.Coast Technologies
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
Portuguese Sea Cluster Managing Entity
Public Utility Entity
BRONZE LABEL Excellence