Strengthening Innovation Capacities and Skills for the Application of Marine Robotics for Monitoring and Protection of the Marine Environment – “MARROBO” Project

Programme: Interreg VI-A IPA Cooperation Programme Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – MontenegronDuration: 15/07/2024 – 14/07/2026nFunding: EUR 539,821.07nTotal project value: EUR 635,083.62nFaculty role: Lead partnernFaculty coordinator: Prof. dr. sc. Natalija KavrannnProject partners:nUniversity of Zagreb Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences (Croatia)nMunicipality of Neum (Bosnia and Herzegovina)nUniversity of Dubrovnik (Croatia)nUniversity of Montenegro (Montenegro)nnMARROBO aims to improve research and innovation capacities in the cross-border area for the innovative use of marine robotics in monitoring and protecting the marine environment. The project combines development of robotic solutions for measuring microplastics, metals, and noise pollution in seawater and seabed environments with the acquisition of new specialised skills and competences. Planned results include a cross-border cooperation structure, joint pilot actions, and a training programme for innovative marine robotics skills, with expected benefits for environmental protection, biodiversity, and the blue economy in the Adriatic area.