REFEST project was presented at SAIL INN PRO 2025, held on 28-29 October 2025 in Getxo and Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain. The sixth edition of the event brought together stakeholders from the nautical, maritime and blue economy sectors to foster innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration within the maritime ecosystem.
The two-day programme took place across two key Basque innovation hubs. The first day was hosted at TikiToki Zentroa in Getxo, focusing on connecting academia and companies, promoting training, supporting young talent and exploring new opportunities for the maritime sector. The second day took place at BAT – B Accelerator Tower in Bilbao, addressing innovation, startups, new business models and industrial development in the maritime field.
During the event, AIMPLAS colleagues presented REFEST as an example of an EU-funded project contributing to the sustainable transformation of the fisheries sector. The presentation highlighted REFEST’s work on innovative solutions aimed at reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in small fishing vessels, while supporting the broader transition towards more sustainable and efficient maritime activities.
REFEST’s participation in SAIL INN PRO 2025 represented a valuable opportunity to increase the project’s visibility among companies, startups, technology centres, universities, investors and industry professionals interested in sustainable maritime technologies and new business opportunities.