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The global network of port innovation hubs and its communities

Port Innovators Network

The Port Innovators Network (PIN) boost the adoption of innovation in the global port ecosystem by connecting innovation hubs communities to share innovative ideas, project results, innovation experiences, methodologies and best practices. PIN is the platform that will facilitate the growth of new technologies and solutions in port environments on a global scale.

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Vision & Mission

Mastering Global Challenges through Collaborative Forces and Communities

Founding Members

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This kind of initiative has the potential to leverage the existing capabilities of innovation hubs globally.

Antonio Torregrosa, CEO, Fundación Valenciaport

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The connection will bring additional international perspective between the hubs and their respective members.

Michael Davie, Vice President of Operations and Technology, Port of Halifax

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The network opens new business opportunities and let us benefit from each other through best practices to accelerate the innovation adoption.

Dr. Phanthian Zuesongdham, Head of Division Port Process Solution,  Hamburg Port Authority

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Act local and global

Think and Grow global Act local and global with PIN

In a world that is increasingly interconnected and globalized, we have countless opportunities to think and grow beyond borders. But true growth and sustainable success require more than just global thinking - they require global action with an awareness and respect for the local. This is exactly where PIN comes in.

What are PIN Co-operation Areas?

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Link innovation hub communities

Link port innovation hubs and its communities startups, corporates, entrepreneurs and investors

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Foster innovation and collaboration

Foster innovation and collaboration between the members of the network

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Share best practices

Share best practices in the collaboration between ports and their members and communicate the benefits and the results of the innovation projects with the members of the network. 

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Offer facilities

Offer port test-spaces, workspaces and collaborative platforms to be used as technology testbeds for members and partners of other hubs in the network  

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Innovation challenges 

Provide diffusion of member’s calls for innovation challenges within the respective communities, and participate together on selected port innovation events

What’s in it for me? What does PIN offer?

FOR HUBS

  • Learn from best practices from other port innovation hubs
  • Access to startups and tech companies from other hubs’ communities
  • Platform to promote challenges and Scouting initiatives worldwide
  • Complement port testbed capabilities
  • Widen service portfolio for its hub members

FOR HUBS’ COMMUNITIES

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  • Access to potential customers, partners and investors from other hubs’ communities

  • Soft landing in other markets

  • Work spaces when staying abroad

  • Visibility of challenges and opportunities from other port communities

  • World network of port living labs and testbeds

  • Promotion and visibility in front of a worldwide community

PORT  CORPORATES

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  • Access to solutions from startups and tech companies, from other hubs’ communities

  • Worlwide partnership opportunities

INVESTORS

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  • Access to international dealflow and sector knowhow

  • Wide network of port innovation experts 

What’s in it for me? What does PIN offer?

Are you interested in joining us and becoming part of our exciting initiative? Joining is easier than you might think! We have established a straightforward process that allows anyone to join quickly and efficiently.
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Are you interested in joining us and becoming part of our exciting initiative? Joining is easier than you might think! We have established a straightforward process that allows anyone to join quickly and efficiently.
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About PIN

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PIN Events

Come and join our PINevents and exchange best practices, knowledge and insights.

Valencia Digital Summit oct 2024 conference
Port Entrepreneurship International Congress (PEIC)
  • Port of Valencia
  • Oct 23,2024
  • 2 days
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homecoming 2025 conference
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  • Port of Hamburg
  • Jul 3,2025
  • 12 hours
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PINsight 2024 PINsight
PINsight 01/2025
  • tbd
  • Jan 22,2025
  • 1,5 hours
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Port Innovation News

Fascinating innovation news from the maritime sector. Stay up to date and learn from our PIN-Community.

Global Team for Port Innovation

People behind PIN

There are people behind every organization, every project and every idea. These people are the core, the driving force that makes everything work.

 
Mike Davie Halifax Port Authority
Mike Davie
Halifax Port Authority - Vice-President Operations and Technology
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Dr. Phanthian Zuesongdham
Hamburg Port Authority - Head of Division Port Process Solutions
Salvador Furió Pruñonosa, Valencia Port Authority
Salvador Furió Pruñonosa
Port of Valencia - Deputy Director / Innovation & Port Cluster Development
David Thomas
David Thomas
The PIER Halifax - Executive Director
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Martín Virdis
Port of Bahía Blanca – Development and Innovation Coordinator
Jonas Mendes Constante, Port of Valencia
Jonas Mendes Constante
Port of Valencia - Port Strategy & Innovation / Director of International Projects
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Marius Eschen
Hamburg Port Authority - Product Lead New Business & Partnerships
Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
The PIER at The Halifax Seaport - Operations & Projects Manager
Jasper von Meien HPA
Jasper von Meien
Hamburg Port Authority - Business Development Manager
Jorge Marcos, Port of Valencia
Jorge Marcos
Port of Valencia - Innovation and Cluster Development / Lead Project Manager opentop
emma ross, port of halifax
Emma Ross
The PIER - Communications & Programming Coordinator
Imad Hachemi, Port of Valencia
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Port of Valencia - Innovation & Port Cluster Development / Business Development opentop
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