Adriatic-Ionian SustainaBle Blue Economy Alliance for upscaling SMEs

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/2025/06/18/abba-open-call/

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