BLUE CONNECTION
Innovation FOR and BY the OCEAN
Connect people.
Accelerate innovation.
Turn ideas into impact.
Strategic advisory and project development for the blue economy.
Blue Connection supports innovative companies, international organizations, universities and public-sector stakeholders in their growth strategies, innovation projects and the development of collaborations for a sustainable blue economy.
From strategy to market, from ideas to collaborative projects, I help blue economy stakeholders move from ambition to action and bring their projects forward.
STRATEGY • INNOVATION • BLUE ECONOMY
VISION
Innovation matters most when it creates real impact.
Connecting ideas, expertise and people to accelerate the transformation of the blue economy.
Ocean challenges cannot be addressed in silos.
Turning innovation into concrete solutions, bringing impactful projects to life or building sustainable strategies requires connecting worlds that do not always work together.
Blue Connection operates at the intersection of innovation, research, businesses, institutions and territories, creating the connections needed to deliver sustainable and economically viable solutions.
Because technology alone is not enough.
To make an impact, innovation must address a real need, find its market and connect with the right partners.
MY SERVICES
From strategy to action.
Tailored support to turn your challenges into strategies, collaborations and concrete projects.
I support blue economy stakeholders at different stages of their development, from understanding a market and shaping a strategy to positioning an innovation, building partnerships and developing collaborative projects.
My approach combines strategic analysis, deep knowledge of maritime ecosystems and the ability to connect the right stakeholders to turn strategy into action.
MULTISECTOR EXPERTISE
One ocean, multiple areas of expertise.
The blue economy is a deeply interconnected ecosystem.
Technologies, uses, territories and environmental challenges intersect, creating new opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
Through my work, I have developed cross-sector expertise across a wide range of maritime and ocean industries.
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Sustainable Aquaculture & Fisheries
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Marine Renewable Energy
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Ocean Observation, Data & Digital Twins
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Blue Biotechnology
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Future Ships & Maritime Decarbonization
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Marine Ecosystem Protection & Restoration
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Maritime Digitalization & Artificial Intelligence
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Future Ports & Port Infrastructure
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Maritime Safety & Security
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Coastal Resilience & Climate Adaptation
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Sustainable Blue Tourism
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Circular Economy & Marine Litter
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Other Blue Economy & Ocean Challenges
BEHIND BLUE CONNECTION
Marilou Suc
Strategy, innovation and ecosystems for the blue economy
A Sciences Po Aix graduate and blue economy specialist for over ten years, I work at the intersection of innovative companies, research, public institutions and international organizations.
As a consultant and entrepreneur, a BlueInvest coach supporting European startups, and co-founder of NOWA, the Network of Women in Aquaculture, I support innovation and transformation projects across blue economy sectors, in France and internationally.
As founder and host of the BlueTech Around the World podcast, I also help share knowledge, connect ecosystems and highlight the innovations shaping the future of the ocean.
TRUSTED BY
Collaborations that turn ambitions into tangible results.
From OceanTech startups to international organizations, universities, companies and public-sector stakeholders, I support projects across a wide range of challenges and scales.
Strategic studies, new market development, ecosystem building, collaborative projects and innovation promotion: explore a selection of projects showcasing my approach and the results achieved alongside my clients and partners.
ELNAV.AI — Innovation Strategy & Positioning
Branding • Maritime AI & Safety Positioning • Pitch Decks
“Her advice on shifting our focus to Maritime AI and Safety was spot-on and made a huge difference in how we approach our market.”
Hrvoje Mihovilović, CEO @ ELNAV.AI
Aix-Marseille Université — Strategy & Innovation Ecosystem
Strategic Study • Ecosystem • Foresight • Project Development
“Marilou Suc successfully adapted her working methods, communication and deliverables to evolving needs, strategic challenges and policy decisions within a complex ecosystem.”
Maryline Crivello, VP @ Aix-Marseille Université
BlueDOTS — Knowledge Sharing & Ecosystem Engagement
Capacity Building • Blue Economy • Facilitation • European Projects
“She combines high quality expertise with the ability to turn it into effective capacity building activities.”
Francisco Martinez, Expert @BlueDots Project
THE STORY OF BLUE CONNECTION
The DNA of Blue Connection?
Blue Connection was born from a simple idea: the major challenges facing the blue economy can only be addressed by creating connections.
Between people.
Between disciplines.
Between research and industry.
Between innovations and their markets.
Between territories and ecosystems.
This belief has guided every project I have undertaken since creating Blue Connection.
INSIGHTS & INSPIRATION
Share knowledge.
Connect people.
Inspire action.
Beyond my consulting work, I actively contribute to sharing knowledge and showcasing the innovations transforming the blue economy.
Through conferences, speaking engagements at international events, articles and the BlueTech Around the World podcast, I give a voice to those shaping the future of the ocean and help ideas circulate across research, innovation, industry and public decision-making.
Share expertise and create dialogue.
Conferences, panels, roundtables and moderation focused on blue economy and maritime innovation challenges.
Meet the people innovating for the ocean.
Blue Connection’s podcast exploring the technologies and blue innovations shaping the future of the ocean.
Explore the innovations transforming the ocean.
Articles inspired by encounters and conversations with maritime innovation leaders around the world.