maritime Technology Cluster FVG

mareFVG (Maritime Technology Cluster FVG) is a non-profit public-private consortium established in 2009 and based in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, Italy. The cluster serves as the regional reference point for companies, universities, research centres, and training institutions active in the maritime sector, with the mission to boost the competitiveness of the regional maritime ecosystem at national, European, and international levels.

Core Activities:

• Networking and Collaboration: promoting interregional and international partnerships among the cluster’s members;
• Project Support: assistance to cluster members for R&D projects, administrative reporting, and technical implementation;
• Innovation and Open Innovation: organizing workshops, events, and matchmaking initiatives to connect research results with end users;
• Training and Orientation: support in designing school and university pathways, customization of professional courses, delivery of school laboratory activities, and career guidance in maritime professions;
• Observatory and Mapping: continuous mapping of regional stakeholders—over 1,300 maritime companies registered as of late 2024—to analyze skills and technological needs, guide regional policies, and support the establishment of new entities in the territory;
• Technology Transfer: organizing thematic seminars and technical events on emerging maritime technologies

In 2025-2026, mareFVG is undergoing a strategic transformation to expand its scope beyond maritime technology to include aerospace, underwater economy and renewable energies. This evolution, driven by regional stakeholders and major industrial players, positions mareFVG as a multisectoral innovation hub designed to address the technological challenges of the future.

Besides a dedicated project team, the cluster relies on a multidisciplinary team of experts with advanced technical and administrative skills, who can be engaged based on specific project needs and their areas of expertise.

Contacts:

Cristina Cesaro cristina.cesaro@marefvg.it

Flavia Fortin flavia.fortin@marefvg.it

Wendy Lenarduzzi wendy.lenarduzzi@marefvg.it

Roberta Padovan roberta.padovan@marefvg.it