
SAIL, LEAD, TRANSFORM.
BLUE ECONOMY PROJECT
PRE-ACCELERATION PROGRAM
Learn, validate your business model, and develop your project with the support of expert mentors and a unique innovation ecosystem connected to the sea.
CUSTOMER
DISCOVERY
AI, AUTOMATION
& PRODUCTIVITY
GO TO MARKET
B2B
FINTECH
& FUNDING
INVESTOR PITCHING
& FUNDRAISING
INTRODUCTION
TO THE BLUE ECONOMY
ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGIES
BLOCKCHAIN
& TRACEABILITY
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
& ENERGY TRANSITION
TECHNOLOGY
BUSINESS MODELS
SAIL, LEAD, TRANSFORM.
BLUE ECONOMY PROJECT
PRE-ACCELERATION PROGRAM
Aprèn, valida el teu model de negoci i desenvolupa el teu projecte amb el suport d'experts, i un ecosistema d'innovació únic vinculat a la mar.
CUSTOMER
DISCOVERY
AI, AUTOMATION
& PRODUCTIVITY
GO TO MARKET
B2B
FINTECH
& FUNDING
INVESTOR PITCHING
& FUNDRAISING
INTRODUCTION
TO THE BLUE ECONOMY
ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGIES
BLOCKCHAIN
& TRACEABILITY
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
& ENERGY TRANSITION
TECHNOLOGY
BUSINESS MODELS
MORE THAN A TRAINING PROGRAM
Shackleton Project is an intensive pre-acceleration program designed to help entrepreneurs transform an idea into a viable Blue Economy venture.
Throughout the program, you will learn how to identify opportunities and challenges, validate your market, define your business model, leverage emerging technologies, and prepare to present your project to companies, investors, and public institutions.
It's more than learning. It's an adventure. A community. An immersive experience. A journey through real-world challenges. A chance to connect, collaborate, and grow alongside other entrepreneurs and territories.
IT'S ABOUT BUILDING YOUR PROJECT
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
I WANT TO BE PART OF THIS COMMUNITY
WHAT YOU'LL GET
BE ONE OF THE 20 PARTICIPANTS SELECTED TO PRE-ACCELERATE YOUR PROJECT WITH A BORDO LAB'S BLUE ECONOMY COMMUNITY
A fully funded program valued at €3,500, where you'll gain:
- ✔ Experience an immersive weekend in La Ràpita
✔ Validate your business idea - ✔ Build a viable business model
- ✔ Learn the A Bordo Blended Learning methodology
- ✔ Master AI, blockchain, and other deep tech tools.
- ✔ Connect with companies, startups, and public institutions. ✔ Join the A Bordo Fridays networking community.
- ✔Prepare a compelling pitch.
- ✔ Present your venture at Demo Day
✔ Be eligible to develop your project's MVP at the A Bordo Lab Incubator
WHAT WE ASK OF YOU
Shackleton is a collective experience that only works when every participant is fully engaged. That's why, beyond a great idea, we're looking for people with commitment, curiosity, and a genuine desire to learn, grow, and make an impact.
To join the program, we ask that you:
- Commit to attending all training sessions, mentoring sessions, and program activities. Active participation is essential to make the most of the experience and move your venture forward.
- Bring a proactive mindset, with a willingness to learn, experiment, collaborate, and step outside your comfort zone.
- Be passionate about entrepreneurship, turning an idea into a real venture, and contributing to solutions that create meaningful impact.
- Embrace a collaborative mindset, because Shackleton Project is more than a program—it's a community where meaningful connections, mutual support, and knowledge sharing are an essential part of the learning experience.
We're not looking for perfect projects. We're looking for passionate, resilient people who are ready to fully commit to their venture, embrace the learning journey, and see this expedition through to the very end.
IF YOU COMMIT TO YOUR VENTURE,
WE'LL BRING OUR ENTIRE ECOSYSTEM TO HELP YOUR IDEA GO FURTHER THAN YOU EVER IMAGINED.
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