ROBONETCBC - Developing innovation network for uptake of solutions in robotics and sensors to improve monitoring and prevention of pollution of freshwater and sea ecosystems
Principal investigator
ROBONETCBC - Developing innovation network for uptake of solutions in robotics and sensors to improve monitoring and prevention of pollution of freshwater and sea ecosystems
PROGRAMME: Interreg VI-A IPA programme Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro
PROJECT ID: HR-BA-ME00269
TOTAL BUDGET: 1.216.645,72 EUR
EU FUNDING: 1.034.148,86 EUR
IRB BUDGET: 280.645,40 EUR
DURATION: 01.10.2024.-31.03.2027.
Lead partner
Partners
Chamber of Economy of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
University of Montenegro/Faculty of maritime studies Kotor
Project description
The ROBONETCBC project promotes innovative blue technologies for monitoring and preventing pollution in marine and freshwater ecosystems through collaboration between regional authorities, research institutes, universities, and businesses. It focuses on developing and adopting advanced robotics and sensors, enhancing current practices in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. By fostering cooperation and innovation, the project aims to boost blue tech investments and ensure the sustainable use of these ecosystems.
The project implements three work packages:
- WP1 focuses on the analysis of the current state in the region (AS-IS) with the main objective to comprehensively assess the current state of monitoring systems and equipment for marine and freshwater ecosystems in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. This includes identifying collaborations and partnerships among stakeholders involved in monitoring and data collection. The assessment aims to gain insights into the strengths, weaknesses, gaps, and overlaps in the current monitoring framework, with a particular focus on blue technologies such as robotics and sensors for monitoring various indicators. The ultimate goal is to identify areas for improvement and raise awareness about the importance of monitoring in safeguarding these ecosystems.
- WP2 is focusing on the planning of possible actions and future steps (TO BE) with aim to provide a joint action plan to tackle challenges and obstacles related to monitoring systems in marine and freshwater ecosystems of 3 countries by providing a research base for innovative solutions to be implemented. WP2 will result in actionable recommendations for future actions and serve as a research base for WP3, where joint solutions will be implemented in the identified hot spots.
- The objective of WP3 is to implement new or upgraded monitoring solutions in selected hot spots within the cross-border area by application of new technologies with a focus on robotics. The aim is to develop and deploy state-of-the-art monitoring stations, both static and non-static, equipped with the latest technologies in the chosen hot spots. The WP3 aims to procure high-tech equipment and engage external expertise to assist the partnership consortium in ensuring the installation and setup of these monitoring stations. Additionally, the objective is to establish a manageable system for the exchange of data among the monitoring stations, facilitating real-time data collection and analysis where possible.