ABBA Open Call is Now Open!

Are you a deeptech innovator working on solutions for the sustainable Blue Economy?

The ABBA project – Adriatic-Ionian SustainaBle Blue Economy Alliance for upscaling SMEs, co-funded by the Interreg IPA ADRION Programme, invites applications from early-stage innovators in Greece, Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, and Bosnia & Herzegovina.

What we offer

Through this Open Call, 30 selected innovators will receive tailored support to scale their advanced technologies, including:

• Innovation profiling and diagnostics

• Coaching sessions

• Funding opportunities

• Participation in a transnational Demo Day & B2B matchmaking

Next stage: 12 high-potential innovators will be selected to co-develop EU-IPA Proof of Concepts with cross-border partners.

Who can apply?

• SME

• Startup

• Spin-off

• Research Team

• Entrepreneurship Team

• Individual Researcher

• Individual Entrepreneur

Deadline to apply: 30/09/2025

Learn more and apply: https://abba.interreg-ipa-adrion.eu/.../18/abba-open-call/

Let’s build a more resilient, innovative, and sustainable Adriatic-Ionian region through deeptech and collaboration.