Bridging Innovation, Policy, and Market Uptake in Blue Technology and Marine Robotics: Lecture and Interactive Gaps and Needs Process
This lecture will address current challenges and opportunities in the development, testing, deployment, and commercialisation of blue technologies and marine robotics solutions. It will provide an overview of the evolving European policy and innovation landscape relevant to marine robotics, including the regulatory framework for AI, testing and demonstration environments, innovation support mechanisms, and policy developments linked to the blue economy and environmental sustainability. It will engage with participants through an interactive process to identify policy gaps and needs to promote market uptake in blue technology and marine robotics. The whole process highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement and participatory governance approaches in shaping effective policies, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and ensuring that emerging marine technologies respond to both societal and industry needs.