Overview: blue innovation dock (bid)
Optimist World Championship 2023 Sustainability Strategy -Educating sustainable sailors of the future
25/01/2023
Sustainability in the boating industry is not only driven by the right fuels and manufacturing for boats, but also by the behavior of boaters. To lay the foundation for environmentally conscious behaviour among the youngest members of the watersports community, a concept for the 2023 Optimist World Championship in Spain was created to enhance environmental awareness.
Panel: Putting in place charging and alternative fuel infrastructure.
24/01/2023
Alternative fuels are one way to make the boating industry more sustainable. Boat builders and fuel manufacturers want to establish suitable solutions for the market. However, only very few marinas have the necessary infrastructure in place.
Recyclable materials
24/01/2023
The boating industry wants to become more sustainable. While a large area of innovation in the market is focused on environmentally friendly propulsion systems, boat builders are interested in making the individual components of a boat recyclable as well.
Fuels of the future
24/01/2023
Sustainable fuels and electrical propulsion systems from renewable energy are the beacons of hope for the future of the boating industry. What opportunities do the latest developments offer for the market and where are the problems?
Financing innovations and start-up disruptions
23/01/2023
Start-ups and new players in the boating industry are a key element for a transformation of the industry towards more sustainability.
Sustainable propulsion systems
23/01/2023
The European Union wants to be climate-neutral by 2050 according to the EU Green Dea. All companies will have to respond to this. The innovation that market-leading companies have in this area was discussed at the blue innovation dock (bid) at boot Düsseldorf
Presentation: EU BlueInvest Initiative
23/01/2023
BlueInvest aims to foster innovation and investment in sustainable technologies for the blue economy to deliver the priorities of the EU Green Deal by supporting readiness and access to finance for start-ups, SMEs and scale-ups.
BID start-up pitches
23/01/2023
On Monday, January 23, the blue innovation dock at boot Düsseldorf gave four start-ups from different sectors within the boating industry the opportunity to present their products.
Getting to zero emissions and strengthening #MadeInEurope
21/01/2023
What political and structural conditions does the boating industry require to become more sustainable? How can the industry be shaped so that the environment can benefit from developments in boatbuilding and emissions are reduced?
Opening Session
21/01/2023
On Saturday, January 21, 2023, the new sustainability forum opened at the world's largest water sports show. To kick off the nine-day series of events, organiser Philip Easthill (European Boating Industry (EBI), Secretary General) and host Petros Michelidakis (boot Düsseldorf, Director)