Become a Mentor for the Blue Economy

Help shape sustainable innovation across Europe by mentoring future leaders in digital transformation.

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Why Become a Mentor?

Guide early-stage teams toward succes

Expand your network across Europe

Support real-world innovation and sustainability

Sharpen your leadership and mentoring skills

Join an EU-backed international project

Key Dates

Milestone	Date
Applications Open	June 2, 2025 – 09:00 CET
Deadline to Apply	July 15, 2025 – 17:00 CET
Notification of Results	Early September 2025
Mentoring Period	Mid January – Mid April, 2026
Duration	3 months

Who can Apply

You’re a great fit if you

Have 5+ years of experience in relevant fields
Are available for the full 3-month mentoring period
Are fluent in English (preferred)
Have mentoring experience in similar projects (a plus)
Are based or working in an EU country

Mentoring Areas Needed

Knowledge Transfer: IP, legal, process optimisation

Marketing: Branding, communication, digital strategy

Career Guidance: Leadership, soft skills, team management

Networking: Investors, incubators, partnerships

Business Development: Strategy, prototyping, market fit

Funding: Public/private financing, R&D support

Blue Economy: Marine sustainability, pollution, conservation

What Will You Do?

Guide mentees through business and innovation challenges
Share your network and industry knowledge
Help define objectives and monitor team progress
Participate in workshops and feedback session
Act with professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality

Ready to Apply?

Go to the online application form
Complete the form and upload your CV in English
Submit by July 15, 2025 – 17:00 CET

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Transparent & Fair Evaluation

Rolling selection: First-submitted, first-evaluated
Up to 20 mentors selected (minimum 2 per expertise area)
Previous mentoring experience is a plus

Need Help?

More information: Check full guidelines here
For any questions or technical issues, contact:

vesga@gaia.es

Frequently asked questions

There’s no specific time, it depends on what they agree with their mentees and how much help mentees would need. There is not a timetable, they can meet once a week for example and decide how long each session will last depending on availability.

The workshops are not part of the mentoring programme. The mentoring programme starts once the workshops and training are over.

The idea is for each mentor to have a team, but that also depends on how many mentors and teams we get.

• Enhanced Expertise: Deepen knowledge of Advanced Digital Technologies and their applications in the Blue Economy
• Leadership Development: Build and refine leadership, coaching and problem-solving skills through hands-on mentoring
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with ADT4Blue and a diverse group of higher-education students, alumni, entrepreneurs and industry experts
• Exposure to Emerging Trends: Stay at the forefront of digitalisation and sustainability trends in the Blue Economy

Voluntary

For the moment we haven’t considered any way of monitoring the relationship, we offer flexibility and believe they can manage on their own but of course we are always available in case any of the parties faces any issues or disagreements.

It will be small teams or even individuals participating on their own. I don’t remember the max number of people on each team but don’t think there will be more than 3-4 people.

The main format is virtual since most probably mentors and mentees will not live in the same country.

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