Narwhal Challenge: International Call for Projects

THE CITY, U.K. - Sept. 19, 2019 - PRLog -- The NARWHAL CHALLENGE (https://levillagebycafinistere.com/en/call-of-project-narwhal-challenge-2019/) is the first call for international projects in the Finistère area in France. This call for innovative projects has been launched by a collective of 8 organisations representing the area's key economic and scientific stakeholders as well as its world-renowned research community.

Sustainably developing the local maritime economy

What?

The NARWHAL CHALLENGE seeks to attract project leaders and maritime start-ups from all over the world. The aim is to promote innovative initiatives and to foster the growth of projects with the support of the region's established stakeholders. The wealth of local networks and the collective momentum that characterise the area make it a region ripe for business development.

When and who?

Candidates have until 4^th October 2019 to apply online at www.levillagebycafinistere.com with their proposal for solutions or services across the following fields:

• Defence, safety and maritime security
• Naval industry and sailing
• Maritime energy and mining resources
• Marine biological resources
• Environment and coastal development
• Maritime ports, logistics and transportation
• Tourism

Networking, visibility and ecosystem discovery

Why?

The NARWHAL CHALLENGE winners will benefit from a full week of customised immersion in the region. Their programmes will be planned based on their activity and on the necessary expertise required to develop their projects.

The week will consist of various workshops to:

• Meet the region's networks of potential clients, partners and investors
• Share experiences and best practice as well as knowledge and skills in target fields
• Discover Brittany's maritime economy and quality of life

It doesn't end here!

The next phase of the project will be launched over the course of 2020 and will allow project leaders and start-ups convinced of the region's potential (scientific resources, testing platforms, first local opportunities and more) to benefit from an acceleration programme lasting several months.

'Setting up your business in Brittany, and especially in the Finistère, is a guarantee of having the advice and help your project requires.' Franck Zal co-founder of Hemarina (https://www.hemarina.com/)(A biotechnology firm that has developed a technique of universal oxygen transportation from sea worms)

'The exceptional abundance of expertises and scientists here affords the Finistère a unique status in France and in the world.' Yann Guichoux - President of Eodyn (https://www.e-odyn.com/) (An innovative company specialised in the space sector and in maritime traffic)

Contact: Marlène Le Pennec - Communications Manager marlene.lepennec@levillagebyca.com +33 6 45 74 56 71