UNIDO-WTCA Blue Economy Global Call 2026

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in partnership with theWorld Trade Centers Association, has launched theGlobal Call 2026, an international initiative aimed at identifying and promotinginnovative solutions for a sustainable blue economy. This call is open to companies, startups, research centers, and project leaders developing innovative technologies or business models related to marine and aquatic resources (rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds).

The Global Call 2026 covers a wide range of topics,from blue renewable energy to sustainable food production, including green shipping, smart ports, the restoration of aquatic ecosystems, sustainable tourism, and marine technologies and biotechnologies.

The goal is to support concrete solutions with high potential for widespread implementation that can address today’s economic and environmental challenges.

The selected projects will benefitfrom asupport program and international visibility, including access to networks of experts, institutional partners, and investors. The awards ceremony will take place during theEuro-Mediterranean Water Forum in Rome in October 2026, providing the winners with a premier international showcase.

For more information:UNIDO–WTCA Global Call 2026

Please note! The application deadline is July 19, 2026.