DigiATLA | SPAROS

PROJECTS

Acronym
DigiATLA
Title
Building digital capacity for innovation in Atlantic Aquaculture
Code
EAPA_0082/2024
Program
Interreg Atlantic Area 2021-2027
Priority – Blue innovation and competitiveness
Main Objective
DigiATLA drives digital transformation in aquaculture through training activities to update digital skills and demonstrate the practical benefits of the efficiency and sustainability of digital tools. It promotes collaboration within the quadruple helix—academia, industry, government, and civil society—to support the adoption of Industry 4.0.
Beneficiary Entities
Sparos Lda.
S2AQUA Colab
University of Vigo Marine Research Center
University of Galway
INRAE – Institut National de Recherche en Agriculture, Alimentation et Environnement
IPMA – Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera
IARA – Institut Agro Rennes Angers.
Leader Institution
S2AQUA Colab
Approval Date
17 September 2025
Time period
1 January 2026 – 30 June 2028
Total Eligible Costs
2,128,047.73 EUR
EU Funding
1,596,035.80 EUR

DigiATLA drives digital transformation in Atlantic aquaculture by fostering capacity building in sustainable aquaculture and precision nutrition technologies. It tackles key challenges like limited digital integration, inefficiencies and environmental impacts, which hinder the sector’s resilience and competitiveness. By promoting the adoption of Industry 4.0, DigiATLA enhances digital capacity, equipping the professionals with tools and knowledge to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impacts and boost sustainability. Key outputs include digital training programs with online repository, pilot demonstrations and awareness initiatives on Industry 4.0 adoption. Beneficiaries are aquaculture professionals, researchers and educational communities. Through a transnational approach DigiATLA merges expertise from multiple regions to align strategies, share best practices and develop scalable, impactful and broad solutions for a sustainable and competitive Atlantic aquaculture sector.

O DigiATLA tem como obejctivo impulsionar a transformação digital na aquacultura atlântica, promovendo o desenvolvimento de capacidades em aquacultura sustentável e tecnologias de nutrição de precisão. Aborda desafios fundamentais, como a integração digital limitada, as ineficiências e os impactos ambientais que prejudicam a resiliência e a competitividade do setor. Ao promover a adoção da Indústria 4.0, o DigiATLA melhora a capacidade digital, equipando os profissionais com ferramentas e conhecimentos para melhorar a eficiência, reduzir os impactos ambientais e aumentar a sustentabilidade. Os principais resultados incluem programas de formação digital com repositório online, demonstrações-piloto e iniciativas de sensibilização sobre a adoção da Indústria 4.0. Os beneficiários são profissionais da aquicultura, investigadores e comunidades educativas. Através de uma abordagem transnacional, o DigiATLA reúne conhecimentos especializados de várias regiões para alinhar estratégias, partilhar as melhores práticas e desenvolver soluções escaláveis, impactantes e abrangentes para um setor da aquacultura atlântica sustentável e competitivo.

Project Updates & Highlights

15-16/09/2026
DigiATLA Partners Meet in Vigo to Review Progress and Exchange Knowledge

On 15-16 September, the DigiATLA partners gathered in Vigo, Spain, for a Steering Committee meeting to review the project’s progress, discuss upcoming activities, and align on the next steps.

The meeting also included valuable knowledge exchange sessions among partners. SPAROS delivered a training on Digital Nutritional Tools and the use of FEEDNETICS, providing practical insights into digital solutions for aquaculture nutrition. In addition, the French partners INRAE and IARA conducted a session on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies and demonstrated the use of their MEANS-InOut tool.

These collaborative exchanges strengthened the consortium’s shared expertise and will support the successful implementation of the project’s objectives.

03/06/2026
XX National Aquaculture Congress in Vigo, Spain

DigiATLA was presented at the XX National Aquaculture Congress held in Vigo, Spain, as part of the programme focused on innovation and sustainable development in aquaculture.

The presentation, entitled “Fortaleciendo las competencias digitales para una acuicultura de precisión: El proyecto DigiATLA”, showcased how the project aim strengthen digital skills and support the transition towards precision aquaculture across the Atlantic Area.

This event provided an excellent opportunity to share DigiATLA’s objectives and activities with researchers, industry representatives and key stakeholders, reinforcing collaboration and knowledge exchange within the aquaculture sector.

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03-04/02/2026
DigiATLA Kick-off in Olhão, Portugal

The DigiATLA consortium met in Olhão (Portugal) for the in‑person kick‑off meeting, marking the official start of the project’s activities. Over two days, partners aligned on objectives, work packages and the roadmap for the upcoming years.

Co‑funded by the Interreg Atlantic Area Programme, DigiATLA brings together organisations committed to advancing the digital transition of the aquaculture sector through innovation, data‑driven tools and precision nutrition.