The new blue economy hub at Port Olímpic
The transformation of Port Olímpic has created a unique space in Barcelona in a seaside environment, where business activities and nautical sports coexist. The new blue economy hub at Port Olímpic is a space dedicated to generating economic activity committed to marine ecosystems. The space will host a group of companies covering 7,000m², capable of driving an innovative productive ecosystem 365 days a year. |
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The blue economy, a strategic sector
The blue economy encompasses all activities linked to aquatic spaces that make economic and social development compatible with the conservation of marine ecosystems.
Barcelona promotes and supports the blue sectors as a new economic hub for the city. This activity ensures that economic and social development goes hand in hand with the preservation of marine ecosystems.
Port Olímpic is focusing on specialization in four major sectors, all sharing the common denominator of applying environmental responsibility criteria in their activities.
Activity Sectors
Port Olímpic is focusing on specializing in four major sectors, all sharing the common denominator of applying environmental responsibility criteria in their activities.
- Companies offering products and services related to nautical and recreational activities, preferably sustainable and environmentally friendly.
- Businesses that develop and offer educational activities and marine outreach programs to promote sports and boating while raising public awareness about the natural environment of Port Olímpic and the importance of conserving and preserving local ecosystems.
- Companies promoting the organization of events, activities, and programs related to Port Olímpic's activities or the city's history and its relationship with the sea, aiming to consolidate Port Olímpic as a space for the city and maritime culture.
- Companies offering a range of products and services related to the practice, maintenance, construction, buying and selling, and naval design. Priority will be given to businesses that promote the improvement of boat sustainability to ensure zero impact on the sea.
- Companies promoting a transformation of current nautical activities through products and services that mitigate the impact on seas and oceans, facilitating the conservation of aquatic ecosystems.
- Companies, entrepreneurs, startups, entities, research, and technological centers applying innovation to create sustainable and smart services and products in areas such as port activities, transportation and logistics, naval construction and maintenance, fishing, bioeconomy, blue biotechnology, water treatment, marine renewable energies, the nautical and sports sector, etc.
- Businesses fostering the creation of collaboration agreements with the business, research, and innovation sectors (universities, technological institutes, etc.) with the aim of driving innovation and technology.
- Producers and/or marketers of products and services that promote the conservation and regeneration of the marine ecosystem, targeting both the general public and the business sector.
- Companies involved in the production and/or sale of products with a significant component of recycled or marine-origin materials and/or organic products respectful of the marine ecosystem, aiming to prevent waste from reaching the seas and oceans or their disposal.
- Companies promoting the reduction, recycling, and reuse of materials and products, thereby avoiding waste generation and its impact on the marine environment.
A functional and sustainable workspaceThe blue economy hub at Port Olímpic is comprised of versatile and functional workspaces. Utilizing natural light and maintaining constant interaction with port activities are the cornerstones of the architectural design of the space. Additionally, the workspaces incorporate various measures for energy saving and efficiency, contributing to one of Port Olímpic's main goals, which is to become a benchmark in environmental management. Users will also have access to the ample public use spaces that will be available at Port Olímpic. |
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Features of the available spaces
The new blue economy hub is distributed across three main areas of Port Olímpic: Moll de Mestral, Moll de Marina, and Dic de Recer.
Moll de Mestral
- 3 spaces of 68m2 each.
- 6 spaces of 140m2 each.
- 4 spaces of 210m2 each.
Dic de Recer
- 4 espais de 30m2 each.
- 23 espais de 60m2 each.
- 70 warehouses.
Advantages of the new Port Olímpic
Synergies with the blue ecosystem
The Port Olímpic aims to create an innovative community of companies capable of generating synergies among themselves and with the social, economic, and scientific fabric of the city. To make this possible, collaboration agreements are favored with universities, technological institutes, and other institutions that promote innovation and the creation of opportunities.
El Balcó Gastronòmic
The Port Olímpic also reemerges as a focal point for dining in Barcelona and as a reference for gastronomy by the sea. It offers a pleasant, innovative, and sustainable environment with a clear purpose: to captivate with a Mediterranean, healthy, and high-quality gastronomic proposal.
Dynamization activities
The celebration of events, activities, and programs that energize the ecosystem of the Port Olímpic and have an impact on the community is also encouraged.
Space rental
The Port Olímpic also has common use spaces, including an auditorium with a capacity for 150 people that will be available to any user of the port facilities, city residents, and the business community for the realization of activities.
Facilities
Bring your company to the Port Olímpic
If you want more information about renting a commercial space at the Port Olímpic, download our informational dossier and subscribe to the blue economy communications list to get more details about the available options.
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