‘iI9* REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA
MINISTRY OF EcoNoMIc AFFAIRS
AND COMMUNICATIONS
Andreea Strachinescu
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Directorate-General for Maritime ‘
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Affairs and Fisheries
European Commission
Invitation to participate in discussions how to
boost innovation in the Blue Economy in
Estonian perspective
Dear Ms Strachinescu,
On behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications 1 warmly welcome you to
participate to meeting in Tallimt
1 am delighted to say that the importance of the role of the Blue Economy is increasing in Estonia.
Areas as innovative approaches in shipbuilding and retrofitting; produetion of the blue energy;
sustainable fish farming; different digital and smart solutions; technologies reducing the use of
traditional fueis are likely to be amplified in the future and thus become a hallmark ofour industry.
These innovative technologies will be worked out via intensive research and development. It is an
exciting time for marine research in Estonia as we continue to grow and adapt, remaining always
adaptable, motivated and responsive to new initiatives. Estonian entrepreneurs have made
significant steps in innovation and due to that have found their market segment, however, they are
eager to play even a bigger role in the world market and therefore they are looking for various
possibilities how to develop new products and provide them, globally. Initiatives like Blue Invest,
Mission to restore our Oceans and Waters by 2030 and Ocean Literacy are those which provide
different possibilities to the industry which entrepreneurs themselves may not be fully aware of.
Therefore, we would like to hold a meeting with representatives of the Estonian maritime sector
and inform them about various activities and initiatives in the field of research and financing, the
Commission can provide.
Suur-Ameerika 1/10122 Tallinn / ESTONIA
Phone: +372 625 6342 / Fax: +372 631 3660 / E-mail:
[email protected] / http://www.mkm.ee
Under the leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs governmental institutions in Estonia have
started to develop several policies with the aim to contribute to our scientific and industrial marine
experience and best practices giobally. Our special interest is to achieve sustainable use of the
resources in the oceans worldwide and eco-friendly development of the Arctic region in particular.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs have indicated that that they are motivated and responsive to the
initiatives in the Arctic in the EU level and therefore wish to hear and be informed what the
Commission’s plans in the Arctic Policy will be. In addition to that the Ministry of Economic
Affairs and Communications is drafting the Maritime Policy document, which concentrates on
innovation, sustainable shipping and smart solutions in maritime sector.
Bringing your expertise to the meeting and by means of fruitful discussions and exchange ofviews
wiIl definitely boost our efforts in marine research and help us shape our potential through
strengthening specific contributions in this perspective.
Taking into account the abovementioned developments we would be very thankful ifyou had time
and opportunity to visit the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications in Tallinn on 6th
and 7th October 2022 and also meet the representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
different stakeholders from the industry and discuss the issues related to R&D and its funding,
Also, how to contribute more innovation and R&D to the Arctic Policy.
With best regards,
Kaupo Läänerand
Deputy Secretary General for Maritime Issues
Tarmo Ots
+372 715 3420
[email protected]
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