Open Innovation Opportunity

Project Proposal

1. About Us
• Yıldız Technical University (YTU), 

• Strong background in EU-funded projects (Horizon Europe, EIT, Erasmus+).
• Coordinator of SHORE Project under Mission Ocean, with active role in ocean literacy, blue economy, and stakeholder engagement.
• Expertise in environmental engineering, sustainability, and innovative education models.



2. Our Vision for Mission Ocean

We aim to contribute to the Mission Ocean objectives by:
• Enhancing ocean literacy among youth, coastal communities, and stakeholders.
• Developing digital and creative tools for awareness, capacity building, and engagement.
• Supporting innovative governance models in line with Mission Implementation Platforms.
• Strengthening links between science, society, and industry.



3. Why Collaborate with Us
• Proven experience in coordinating international, multi-partner projects.
• Strong dissemination, communication, and policy-impact expertise.
• Access to an extensive network of schools, municipalities, NGOs, and SMEs in Europe.
• Ability to deliver concrete outcomes in education, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability impact assessment.



4. Our Proposed Role in the Project
• Outreach & Engagement Leader: Ocean literacy campaigns, workshops, and training.
• Policy & Impact Assessment Contributor: Providing expertise in environmental governance and sustainability.
• Digital and Creative Tools Developer: Interactive platforms, educational content, and artistic methods.
• Evaluation & Dissemination Partner: Ensuring project results are visible, impactful, and policy-relevant.