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Vision & Mission

Mastering Global Challenges through Collaborative Forces and Communities

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Act local and global

Think and Grow 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 hubscommunities

  • 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 hubscommunities

  • 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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PIN Events

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

PINsight Event _the Pier PINsight
PINsight: 27.01.2026 at 5:00 pm - The PIER

Join us for the 11th edition of PINsight, hosted by The PIER at the Port of Halifax. This session will focus on lessons learned from the Marine Domain Awareness Project, developed in partnership with Datifex, Innovative Solutions Canada, and Transport Canada.

  • The Pier, Halifax
  • Jan 27,2026
  • 1 hr
PINsight Event _opentop PINsight
PINsight: 26.02.2026 at 5:00 pm - Opentop

Come together live to interact and join us for the 12th edition of PINsight, hosted by Opentop at the Port of Valencia.

  • Opentop, Valencia
  • Feb 26,2026
  • 1 hr
13th annual World Ocean Summit & Expo ports
13th annualWorld Ocean Summit & Expo

The 13th annual World Ocean Summit comes at a turning point: the High Seas Biodiversity Treaty (BBNJ) has been ratified, the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement is going to reshape seafood supply chains, and new science warns we have breached the planetary boundary on ocean acidification. At the same time, major philanthropic and financial investments are flowing into the ocean economy. This summit will translate these global milestones into action for business, policy and finance.

  • Montréal, Canada
  • Mar 4,2026
  • 2 Days
Ocenology International London ports
Oceanology International London

Discover the future of ocean technology. Oceanology International is the leading forum to connect with the world’s marine science and ocean technology communities. Our events provide a platform for you to learn from ocean leaders from around the world, boost your technical and blue economy knowledge, and connect with key buyers in vertical industries. See all of our events below and discover the right one for you.

  • London, UK
  • Mar 10,2026
  • 2 Days
all about ports Event 2026 ports
all about ports: The new platform for integrated port solutions

The stage for tomorrow's port solutions
all about ports is the new event for the future of the port industry. Combining a specialist conference and exhibition, it is the first event to provide a comprehensive overview of all structures and processes in ports. International decision-makers meet here to develop solutions for resilient and climate-neutral ports, alongside the world's leading maritime trade fair, SMM.

  • Hamburg, Germany
  • Sep 2,2026
  • 2 Days
SMM 2026 ports
SMM: Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology trade fair

The world's leading trade fair for the maritime industry. With more than 2,200 exhibitors and around 48,000 trade visitors from all over the world, SMM (Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology trade fair) continues to hold its position as the world's leading trade fair for the maritime industry. The fair is the perfect marketplace for new developments, business contacts and deals, offering you unique opportunities to exchange ideas with leading figures in the maritime sector.

  • Hamburg, Germany
  • Sep 1,2026
  • 4 Days
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