The Five Partners
The Atlantic Bridges project is led by a transnational consortium of project partners, bringing together public authorities, development agencies and territorial stakeholders from across the Atlantic area.
This collective approach ensures a diversity of perspectives, grounded expertise and strong territorial anchorage, reflecting the realities and challenges faced by coastal and inland territories.
Eixo Atlantico
local authorities NETWORK
Eixo Atlántico is a European grouping of territorial cooperation bringing together cities and institutions from the Atlantic axis of the Iberian Peninsula, promoting cross-border cooperation and strategic territorial development.
Atlantic Technological University
RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
Atlantic Technological University is a public higher education institution focused on applied research, innovation and regional development, with strong links to Atlantic coastal territories.
SEM Les Sables d’Olonne Développement
economic development agency
SEM Les Sables d’Olonne Développement is a local public-private development company dedicated to economic development, territorial planning and strengthening the attractiveness of the Les Sables d’Olonne area.
EM Normandie
Business School
EM Normandie Business School, through its METIS Lab, is a higher education institution specialised in sustainable development, territorial transitions and responsible economic strategies.
Porto de Aveiro
PORT AUTHORITY
APA is the managing authority of the Port of Aveiro, overseeing infrastructure development and implementing sustainable and decarbonisation strategies in the port sector.
Porto da Figueira
da Foz
PORT AUTHORITY
APFF is the public authority responsible for the management and strategic development of the Port of Figueira da Foz, with a focus on port governance and environmental performance.
Partner Perspectives
“Atlantic Bridges is a relevant project because it helps turn common challenges into joint action. From the perspective of the Port of Figueira da Foz, it is a way to promote sustainability, climate adaptation and stronger cooperation between the port, the city and the wider Atlantic community. It allows to contribute with the port experience while learning from other territories facing similar environmental, economic and social transitions.”
SOFIA VENTURA
Project Manager
PORTO DE AVEIRO
& PORTO DA FIGUEIRA DA FOZ – PORTUGAL
“The Atlantic Bridges Project reflects ATU’s commitment to advancing meaningful collaboration and creating innovative solutions that benefit Sligo and its wider communities.”
JAMES HANRAHAN PhD
Project Manager & Staff Researcher
Atlantic Technological University – IRELAND