Marine Ireland Industry Network (MIIN) Expands Strategic Support with BlueWise Marine Partnership

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Galway, Ireland – July 2025

Since 2021, BlueWise Marine has been delivering secretariat support services to the Marine Ireland Industry Network (MIIN) under contract from the Marine Institute. This partnership continues to strengthen Ireland’s blue economy by enhancing collaboration, communication, and visibility across the country’s growing marine sector.

With a strategic focus on enabling industry cohesion and innovation, BlueWise Marine has overseen the expansion of the MIIN member directory to include over 200 marine-focused companies and organisations, spanning both the Republic and Northern Ireland. This growth reflects increasing engagement with Ireland’s ocean economy and rising interest in marine innovation, sustainability, and global connectivity.

A Platform for Industry Engagement and Growth

Working closely with Enterprise Ireland and the Marine Institute, BlueWise Marine ensures that the MIIN platform functions as a vital hub for marine stakeholders to access:

• Industry news and developments

• Funding opportunities

• Research insights

• Key sector events

• Updates from Ireland’s growing Blue Edge innovation agenda

Driving Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange

Beyond digital engagement, the MIIN team organises annual in-person networking events, offering members opportunities to build professional relationships, showcase projects, and engage in cross-sector dialogues. These gatherings foster collaboration between businesses, research institutions, and government bodies, creating new pathways for sustainable marine development.

End-to-End Strategic Services

BlueWise Marine plays a crucial role in marketing and communications, curating digital content, managing MIIN’s website and social channels, and producing regular newsletters. Their support extends across the following areas:

• Digital and Traditional Marketing

• Event Planning and Management

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Strategic Development and Consultation

• Contractor and Partner Coordination

This multifaceted support structure allows MIIN to remain agile and responsive to the dynamic needs of Ireland’s marine industry, especially as global demand for blue economy innovation continues to grow.

Supporting Ireland’s Ocean Future

Ireland’s marine territory is ten times larger than its landmass, positioning the nation as a pivotal player in the future of sustainable maritime innovation and policy. MIIN—supported by BlueWise Marine—acts as a connective force between public, private, and academic sectors, championing a coordinated approach to marine commercialisation, research, and policy advocacy.