Project Title: Innovation pour le Secteur du Développement Nautique dans la Zone Méditerranée
Project Acronym: InnoNauTICs
Main Objective:
To strengthen the innovation capacity and competitiveness of nautical SMEs through transnational cooperation and the development of a common Mediterranean tourism brand.
InnoNauTICs addressed the structural challenges faced by SMEs in the nautical tourism sector, particularly in Mediterranean islands, where limited access to innovation and financing hinders competitiveness. The project fostered modernization and internationalisation by developing innovative solutions, facilitating knowledge transfer, and promoting collaboration between public and private stakeholders.
A key achievement of the project was the creation of a transnational technological platform supporting networking, knowledge exchange and business opportunities within the nautical sector. Pilot actions across participating regions supported training, entrepreneurship and tourism development initiatives, while a shared territorial marketing strategy contributed to the promotion of sustainable nautical tourism in the Mediterranean.
Lead Partner: Mallorca Chamber of Commerce (ES)
Partners:
Balearic Islands Agency for Tourism (ES); Chamber of Commerce of Oristano (IT); Chamber of Commerce of Cagliari (IT); OTIE (IT); EOAEN (GR); Heraklion Chamber of Commerce (GR); Bastia Chamber of Commerce (FR); INSULEUR (GR)
Budget: €985,500
Programme: MED Programme
Funding: European Commission (Public funding)
Duration: 09/2010 – 10/2012