Growing the blue economy
The blue economy is about creating a future where nature, people and prosperity thrive together. Sussex Bay brings together businesses, universities, investors, charities, communities and the public sector to help grow an economy that restores nature, creates skilled jobs and supports thriving coastal places.
Home to 1.76 million people and more than 74,000 businesses, Sussex Bay is helping connect innovation, investment and enterprise with practical action across our 100-mile coastline.
Nature. Jobs. Prosperity.
UK Blue Natural Capital Lab
Sussex Bay is proud to support innovative projects through the Blue Natural Capital Lab, using high-integrity funding to help restore nature without public funds. Working with partners across Sussex, we're demonstrating how investment in natural capital can benefit nature, people and the regional economy.
Nature. Investment. Impact.
Centre for the Blue Economy
Sussex Bay is proud to be developing the Centre for the Blue Economy with partners across Sussex, bringing together universities, businesses, investors and the public sector to unlock innovation, skills and sustainable growth. Together, we're helping create new opportunities that support nature recovery, thriving coastal communities and a resilient economy.
Innovation. Skills. Prosperity.
Innovation: Design to Deliver
Sussex Bay brings together innovators, researchers, businesses and communities to explore new ideas that help nature and coastal communities thrive. Through collaboration, research and real-world demonstration projects, we're helping test, learn and scale innovative approaches that support a thriving Sussex Bay for generations to come.
Innovation. Collaboration. Impact.
