Rewarding maritime innovation
The Sardine Trophy was born in 2017. A European competition for start-ups and innovative companies, it is aimed at companies working in the fields of the sea (navigation, energy, ecology, logistics and maritime sports). In 2019 will be held the 2nd edition of the event. Its objective is to promote innovative developments in all sectors related to the marine environment. During its 1st edition, the Sardine Trophy had rewarded the modular dinghy Reverso created by Antoine Simon.
New for 2019, the Sardine Trophy will deliver a special European prize for start-ups employing at least 2 non-French EU nationals.
Selection criteria
To participate, projects must meet 3 main criteria:
- Have a project / product / service / technology in line with the theme: maritime innovations (economy, ecology, sports).
- Be already incorporated
- Be able to present the beginning of an activity (studies, patents, prototypes, commercial approach)
Awards
The winner of the Sardine Trophy will receive several rewards. A check for 8,000 euros will be paid directly to the company. In addition, the company will have access to a number of services, advice and expertise in the areas necessary for start-ups (legal advice, communication and public relations, institutional strategy, search for public funding and market development, accounting). The value of this advice is estimated at 130,000 euros.
Calendar
- Application deadline: May 15, 2019
- Pre-selection of 10 finalists: June 13, 2019
- Final: September 2019
