1 – Brief description of your organisation and your main responsibility in the project
As the Spanish Marine trade Association (ANEN), we serve as the leading representative of Spain’s leisure boating sector both nationally and internationally. Founded in 2006, our primary mission is to promote the growth and development of the leisure boating industry within Spain. To achieve this, we advocate for a more conducive legal, economic, fiscal, labor, and administrative framework across local, regional, state, and European levels, aiming to foster a thriving business environment for the sector.
In the TEcoNaut project, ANEN is appointed as the Lead Beneficiary of Work Package 7, which focuses on Dissemination.
Our role begins from the inception of the project and continues through to its completion, spanning from Start Month 1 to End Month 36.
Our responsibility entails ensuring that the project’s innovations, developments, and achievements are effectively communicated and promoted to a broad audience. This includes engaging with stakeholders within the nautical sector, potential beneficiaries of the project’s outcomes, and the wider public to raise awareness and drive the adoption of sustainable practices within the industry.
2 – Brief words about why you think this project is necessary
The TEcoNaut project is pivotal for several reasons. The European boating industry, vibrant and competitive, is a significant economic contributor, yet it is heavily reliant on non-recyclable materials, with an annual usage of approximately 72,000 tons. This dependency poses severe environmental challenges and sustainability concerns. TEcoNaut aims to address these issues by facilitating the ecological transition of the nautical sector through the adoption of disruptive technologies. By developing a new generation of skilled workers and connecting them with companies that are implementing sustainable solutions, the project seeks to reduce the industry’s environmental impact and foster a more sustainable future.
Moreover, the transition to sustainable materials and practices is not only an environmental necessity but also an economic opportunity. The project’s focus on developing deep-tech talent in sustainable materials, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, and bridging skill gaps is crucial for the industry’s long-term resilience and competitiveness. By aligning with the EU Green Taxonomy and addressing the need for a deep-tech talent pool, the TEcoNaut project represents a forward-thinking approach to ensuring the sustainable growth of the boating building sector.
