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A community empowering
research and innovation

Blue Ocean supports organisations and individuals to navigate EU R&I proposal writing and project implementation — providing resources, a strong network and support services along the journey.

Two colleagues collaborating at a desk, reviewing project materials and pointing at a laptop during a strategy session

A community empowering
research and innovation

Blue Ocean supports organisations and individuals to navigate EU R&I proposal writing and project implementation — providing resources, a strong network and support services along the journey.

Our services

Expert support at every stage of your EU funding journey

We guide you across the entire process, providing the resources, tools, and methodologies you need to navigate EU funding with clarity and confidence.

Ready to let us help you?

Ready to let us help you?

  1. Our journey together

    A flexible, end-to-end approach to EU funding

    A flexible, end-to-end approach to EU funding

    A flexible, end-to-end approach to EU funding

    We follow a clear four-stage process that supports you across the entire EU funding lifecycle. You decide how we work together: we can support you end to end, or step in only where you need us most.

    We follow a clear four-stage process that supports you across the entire EU funding lifecycle. You decide how we work together: we can support you end to end, or step in only where you need us most.

    We follow a clear four-stage process that supports you across the entire EU funding lifecycle. You decide how we work together: we can support you end to end, or step in only where you need us most.

Team collaborating around a laptop during a strategic project meeting, reviewing documents and sharing ideas
Team collaborating around a laptop during a strategic project meeting, reviewing documents and sharing ideas
Team collaborating around a laptop during a strategic project meeting, reviewing documents and sharing ideas

What our community brings

An ecosystem designed to support EU-funded R&D projects

Through our ecosystem, you gain access to:

  • EU funding news and updates

  • Practical resources, tools and methodologies

  • Tips and lessons learned from experienced practitioners

  • A strong European network for consortium building

  • Expert support services

Who we are and why we love what we do.

Why Blue Ocean

We’ve got your back across the entire EU project journey

We’ve got your back across the entire EU project journey

Blue Ocean is the trusted partner research organisations, universities, and SMEs rely on to navigate the complexity of EU funding with clarity and confidence.
We help you increase your chances of success, strengthen proposal quality and reduce administrative burden.

Blue Ocean is the trusted partner research organisations, universities, and SMEs rely on to navigate the complexity of EU funding with clarity and confidence.
We help you increase your chances of success, strengthen proposal quality and reduce administrative burden.

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Video production team preparing a speaker with lighting and cameras in a studio setup
Video production team preparing a speaker with lighting and cameras in a studio setup

About us

Trusted by research and innovation actors across Europe

We works with leading universities, SMEs, research centres and innovation-driven organisations across Europe — supporting them as a strategic partner throughout their EU project journey.

  • Testimonials

    What our partners say about working with us

    We work side by side with research teams, coordinators and innovation-driven organisations across Europe. Here’s what they value most about collaborating with us.

    • Alexandra transformed the project’s dissemination strategy, greatly improved visibility and results, and demonstrated professionalism, initiative, and strong competence in EU communications.

      Guillermo Vaquero

      R&D Department Head at SYSTRA Subterra

    • Alexandra stood out for her initiative, independence, eagerness to learn, and work ethic. A reliable professional and an excellent person.

      Gunnar Widforss

      Senior Project Manager (research) at Mälardalen University

    • A talented, meticulous, and collaborative communicator. Excellent in European proposals and coordination. Essential in large projects and highly recommended.

      Jon González

      Head of Innovation and Strategic Development at Clue Technologies

    • Responsible, proactive, and an excellent leader. Identifies needs, works autonomously, and exceeds expectations. A strong communicator and valuable asset to any organisation.

      Hans Hansson

      Professor of Real-Time Systems; Director Mälardalen Real-Time Research Centre; Leader of Trusted Smart Systems

    • A knowledgeable, collaborative, and solution-oriented professional. Tackles complex challenges creatively and strengthens teamwork. Inspiring and highly recommended.

      Diana Goudian

      Project Manager | Innovation Manager | Art Director

    • Creative, reliable, and strategic in EU project communication. Shows strong professional growth and entrepreneurial spirit. Collaborating with her is always a great decision.

      Yi Wei

      Communication Officer at Mälardalen University

    • Her strategic support transformed the project and enabled long-sought results. A truly decisive collaboration experience.

      Diego Grimani

      Chief Operating Officer at Innovation River

    • Responsible, adaptable, and efficient under pressure. Excels at organising international events and driving projects toward strong results.

      Helena Albelda Renet

      Strategy and Operations Consultant at Navarre Industry Association (AIN)

    • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, always proactive and collaborative. Adds value, teaches through her expertise, and makes work more enjoyable.

      Damiano Vallocchia

      R&D Team Lead at Ro Technology

Our resources

Insights, tools, and guides to help you navigate R&I projects

Insights, tools, and guides to help you navigate R&I projects

Stay up to date with practical strategies, templates and expert advice to strengthen your proposals, improve your impact section, and maximise communication, dissemination, exploitation and IPR across your EU-funded projects.

Stay up to date with practical strategies, templates and expert advice to strengthen your proposals, improve your impact section, and maximise communication, dissemination, exploitation and IPR across your EU-funded projects.