About Us
We're the EU funding experts you've been looking for
Blue Ocean is more than a consultancy. We're your strategic partner in transforming ambitious research ideas into funded realities and lasting impact.
Our values
The principles that guide everything we do
The principles that guide everything we do
At the heart of Consulting are our core values – integrity, excellence, collaboration, and innovation. These values guide everything we do, from the way we interact with clients and colleagues to the solutions we deliver.
Our approach
How we deliver exceptional results
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Strategic thinking
Every action linked to measurable outcomes
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Strategic thinking
Every action linked to measurable outcomes
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Strategic thinking
Every action linked to measurable outcomes
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Human touch
Technology-enabled but relationship-driven
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Human touch
Technology-enabled but relationship-driven
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Human touch
Technology-enabled but relationship-driven
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Agile execution
Quick to adapt, efficient in delivery
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Agile execution
Quick to adapt, efficient in delivery
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Agile execution
Quick to adapt, efficient in delivery
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Quality focus
Excellence in every deliverable, every time
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Quality focus
Excellence in every deliverable, every time
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Quality focus
Excellence in every deliverable, every time
20+
20+
Successfully funded projects
€100M+
€100M+
Total funding secured
150+
150+
Partners network
15
15
European countries served
Our team
Meet our team of experts
Our greatest asset is our multidisciplinary and diverse team, who bring passion and excellence to every project.
Alexandra Espinosa
Founder
Alexandra Espinosa
Founder
Alexandra Espinosa
Founder
Gunnar Widforss
Senior Research Project Manager
Gunnar Widforss
Senior Research Project Manager
Gunnar Widforss
Senior Research Project Manager
Raquel Covelo
Grant Writer & Project Manager
Raquel Covelo
Grant Writer & Project Manager
Raquel Covelo
Grant Writer & Project Manager
Diana Goudian
Project & Innovation Manager
Diana Goudian
Project & Innovation Manager
Diana Goudian
Project & Innovation Manager
Trine Marie
Creative Director
Trine Marie
Creative Director
Trine Marie
Creative Director
Marco di Filippo
Photographer & Videographer
Marco di Filippo
Photographer & Videographer
Marco di Filippo
Photographer & Videographer
Marina Manzanares
Legal Consultant & IPR Expert
Marina Manzanares
Legal Consultant & IPR Expert
Marina Manzanares
Legal Consultant & IPR Expert
Our clients and projects
Our clients and projects
Our clients and projects
Proven success across the European research landscape
Proven success across the European research landscape
We collaborate with universities, SMEs, research centres and multidisciplinary consortia that work at the forefront of European research and innovation. Our role is to strengthen their proposals, coordinate their Impact WPs, and ensure effective communication, dissemination, exploitation and IPR management throughout the project lifecycle.
We collaborate with universities, SMEs, research centres and multidisciplinary consortia that work at the forefront of European research and innovation. Our role is to strengthen their proposals, coordinate their Impact WPs, and ensure effective communication, dissemination, exploitation and IPR management throughout the project lifecycle.
We collaborate with universities, SMEs, research centres and multidisciplinary consortia that work at the forefront of European research and innovation. Our role is to strengthen their proposals, coordinate their Impact WPs, and ensure effective communication, dissemination, exploitation and IPR management throughout the project lifecycle.
Who we work with
Who we work with
We have partnered with organisations such as:
We have partnered with organisations such as:
We have partnered with organisations such as:
Our successful projects:
Our successful projects:
We have led projects under H2020, Horizon Europe, ECSEL, KDT JU frameworks:
We have led projects under H2020, Horizon Europe, ECSEL, KDT JU frameworks:
We have led projects under H2020, Horizon Europe, ECSEL, KDT JU frameworks:
Testimonials
Trusted across
Europe
Whether you’re a Principal Investigator, an SME or a Project Coordinator, we work as your trusted partner to strengthen your project’s visibility, impact, and success.
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Her strategic support transformed the project and enabled long-sought results. A truly decisive collaboration experience.
Diego Grimani
Chief Operating Officer at Innovation River
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)
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)
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
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
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
