On June 5th and 6th, 2025, the Mediterranean Institute for Risk, Environment, and Sustainable Development (IMREDD) of the Université Côte d’Azur will host the event « ONE HEALTH: Well-Being and Sustainability in the Blue Economy », a B2B side event of the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025 (UNOC 2025), aimed at promoting Franco-Monegasque-Italian cooperation in the field of the Blue Economy.
Organized by IMREDD and the Centre for Advanced Technologies in Health and Well-Being at the San Raffaele Hospital (OSR) in Milan, this event is held in partnership with the General Italian Consulate in Nice, the Département des Alpes-Maritimes, the Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur and the Ville de Nice.
This meeting will provide a rich platform for exchange for French, Monegasque, and Italian companies and research laboratories involved in developing innovative solutions for the sea and coastal areas, with the aim of supporting the transition towards healthier, more sustainable, and responsible lifestyles.
💡 Promote Franco-Monegasque-Italian cooperation in the blue economy, encouraging collaborations
📅 5th & 6th June 2025
📍 IMREDD, Nice, France
Language of the event: english
Free event, registration required
Event objectives
Promote cooperation
Promote trilateral Franco-Monegasque-Italian cooperation
in innovation for the Blue Economy
Facilitate exchanges
to foster concrete collaboration opportunities
in the Blue Economy
Event Framevorks
The context of the initiative: The « ONE HEALTH: Well-Being and Sustainability in the Blue Economy » program
This event is part of the « ONE HEALTH: Well-Being and Sustainability in the Blue Economy » program, which was launched in Italy through the collaboration between the Center for Advanced Technologies for Health and Well-Being at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele in Milan, the CIPNES (Consorzio Industriale Provinciale Nord Est Sardegna), and the Marina di Porto Rotondo.
Due to its growing importance, the program has expanded beyond Italy, in synergy with the Université Côte d’Azur and its Institute of Innovation and Partnerships, IMREDD, thus creating an international network to address the global challenges of the blue economy.
The programme
Objective
Event Format
This B2B event aims at facilitating exchanges among participants and encourage trilateral cooperation between France, Monaco, and Italy, fostering opportunities for concrete collaboration in the key sector of the blue economy. It will not be an exhibition of solutions developed by businesses and laboratories, but rather a series of interactive workshops designed to promote mutual understanding and the emergence of collaborations in an engaging and stimulating manner.
The program will include individual and collaborative pitch sessions, as well as group speed dating-style meetings to maximize interaction among participants.
Preliminary Program
This event, in conjunction with UNOC 2025, presents a unique opportunity to forge strategic alliances and promote a more responsible and sustainable future for our seas and oceans.
Why participate?
- Discover the latest innovations in the blue economy: Explore innovative and sustainable solutions for the blue economy, focusing on the sustainable conservation of oceans, seas, and marine resources, as well as initiatives likely to have a positive impact on the sea and its ecosystems.
- Awards for the best solution in each category: Prizes will be awarded in each category, and the winners will be recognized during the award ceremony, where representatives from key institutions will present distinctions to the best initiatives.
- Foster new collaborations: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to connect with key players, build strategic partnerships, and establish industrial collaborations and research projects with professionals and companies attending the event.
- Discover investment opportunities in Sardinia: CIPNES will present development opportunities for startups and innovative projects in Sardinia.
- Explore funding opportunities in the blue economy: Our partner EU.TOPIA will present the latest funding options available in the blue economy sector.
- Expand your network in France, Monaco, and Italy: Build strong international connections and create new opportunities through these regional exchanges.
Two types of participation:
1. Active Participation – Application Required: Around 40 companies and research laboratories, selected through an application process, will participate actively during the two days. They will deliver pitches, take part in workshops, and engage with visitors to foster collaboration and the exchange of ideas. Interested companies or laboratories must submit their application by May 4, 2025, using the ‘I Apply’ button below. The requirements are detailed in the paragraph below:
2. Discovery Participation – Open Registration: The two mornings will be open to the local ecosystem, including businesses and local authorities, who will have the opportunity to discover the participants’ projects and engage with key players in the blue economy.
Call for Applications: Who Can Apply?
- Target Audience:
- Private companies, Startups, Researchers from research centers, academic institutions, public entities based in France, Monaco or Italy.
- The activities presented must be directly or indirectly connected to the blue economy and demonstrate an impact on the oceans.
- Language :
The official language of the event is English. Proficiency in the language is preferred for active participation.
- Participation Process:
- Online application via the official sign-up form.
- Availability to attend scheduled sessions and interactive workshops over the two days.
- Costs:
- The event is free. The costs for transportation, accommodation, and other expenses are the responsibility of the participating companies and laboratories.
- Deadlines:
- Deadline for submitting applications: 4th May 2025
- Notification of acceptance: asap
A must-attend event
This UNOC side event offers an unmissable opportunity for any organization looking to get involved in the blue economy and provide innovative, sustainable solutions for the preservation of our seas and oceans. By participating, you’ll have the chance to discover the latest advancements in the field, forge strategic partnerships, promote your projects, and contribute to the transition towards healthier, more sustainable, and responsible ways of living.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join this initiative, promote trilateral cooperation between France, Monaco, and Italy, and contribute to the preservation of the marine environment. Join us on June 5th and 6th, 2025, at IMREDD and help lead the way toward a more sustainable future.
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