Creative Technology leading to Blue Economy Technology
The ERSF commissioned the document Creative Technology leading to Blue Economy Technology as part of ongoing research to understand the full spectrum of paths to economic recovery that the blue economy can open in the Caribbean. Using occupational and sector data collected from Puerto Rico’s creative technology organizations in collaboration with StateBook, International, Inc., the analysis identified many areas of commonality between creative technology industries and the blue economy.
The report incorporates important findings following the conclusion of the Deep Dives that Creative Startups delivered and explains the opportunities for long-term economic development in these industries and how they can be maximized by aligning efforts with the Blue Economy initiative. Furthermore, the document aims to explain how opportunities for long-term economic development in multiple creative industries can be maximized by aligning efforts with the Blue Economy initiative.