2026年海洋观测领域新兴技术与突破性创新远景扫描

Horizon scanning for emerging technologies andbreakthrough innovations in the field ofocean observation 2026 HIGHLIGHTS ‣ThisHorizon Scanningexercise was developed to supportEuropean Innovation Councilstrategic intelligencein the field ofocean observation,as well as to provide inputs to otherEuropean Commission services such as DG MARE and DG RTD.Horizon Scanningis a ‣Eight observation technologieswere prioritised by workshop participants: autonomouseDNA and eRNAsamplers; lab-on-chip systems; cost-effective and modular sensors; datafusion in Earth observation andin-situ; distributed acoustic sensing; AI-enhanced passive ‣Additionally,four enabling technological and innovation fieldswere pointed out as keyfor the advancement of this field: expandingin-situobservation; data interoperability and ‣Several contextual factorsthat shape the development of ocean observation werehighlighted across social, technological, economic, environmental and political/regulatorydomains. Some of these include: data standards and taxonomic expertise; the tension between ‣Conclusionspoint out that the future of ocean observationwill be shaped by technologyconvergence: integrated systems combining diverse in-situ sensing technologies, autonomousplatforms and AI-enabled data analytics. Theseare essential to deliver continuous, cost- of novelties that offer opportunities and challengesin the medium or long-term.[1, 2, 3] ‘How inappropriate to call this planetEarth when it is quite clearly Ocean’ FUTURINNOV includes a series of thematicworkshops that follow a tailor-made approach tothis methodology. This approach uses a participatorydetection, clustering, and sense-making process forsignals, trends and contextual factors related to Arthur C. Clarke Introduction Projectcontext Thisdocumentreports on the conclusions of aHorizon Scanning exercise developed in the contextof projectFUTURINNOV (FUTURe-oriented Trends and signals1are captured through a series of participatory exercises preceded by qualitative deskresearch, as well as data and text mining. Theyoriginate from a diversity of sources, ranging fromscientific publications, patents and previously funded This project is a collaboration between the EuropeanCommission’s (EC) Joint Research Centre (JRC) andthe European Innovation Council (EIC), the EC’sflagship program for deep tech, implemented by the During each workshop, through a specificmethodology composed of several analytical andselection steps (by voting), participants converge ona priority list of topics. FUTURINNOV wasdesigned to support the EIC inbuilding strategic intelligence capacity throughforesight and other anticipatory approaches. It The criteria for this selection include relevance to theexercise’s scope, potential impact and overall noveltyacross all technology readiness levels. The finaltopics include technologies and innovations, as well The outcomes ofthis exercise may be used toinform future funding topics for EIC Challenges andother EC calls. They can also provide input for EIC Thisreportrefers to a specific workshop held onlineon 12 November 2025with a focus on emergingtechnologies and breakthrough innovations in the For this specific workshop,including thephases ofscope definition andselection of signals, the JRC andEISMEA established a partnership withotherEuropean Commission services such as the Methodology Horizon Scanningis a qualitative foresightmethodwhich is aimed at the early discovery ofdevelopments not yet on the radar ofsomeexperts,decision makers, or the general public, and whose for coordinating ocean-observationefforts.Theongoingsecond phasewill continue to pursuegoalssuch asbuildingpartnerships (within the EU andinternationally), enhancingobservationinfrastructure, improvingdata sharing, andincreasingEurope’s influence in global ocean working on the Blue Economy domain. The workshop was held with a group of selectedexperts from academia, research and technology,business, consultancy and policy-makingorganisations, including thoseDGsmentioned above.This diversity of institutional backgrounds, as well as TheEU alsosupports a diversity ofopen andinteroperable marine data platforms,such as theCopernicus Marine Serviceand theEuropean MarineObservation and Data Network (EMODnet),[7, 8]andhas set up theJoint Programming Initiative (JPI) Scope and policy context Ocean observationrefers to the monitoring andmeasurement of the ocean’s physical, chemical,biological, and geological properties over time andspace.It is essential for understanding andprotecting ocean ecosystems and for informing Finally, theEUMission “Restore our Ocean andWaters”aims to rebuild the health of Europe’smarine and freshwater systems by 2030 byrestoring ecosystems and biodiversity, eliminatingpollution(in line with the Zero Pollution Action Plan), The European Union(EU)has positioned oceanobservation as an important field foritsenvironmental and economic strategies,namelywiththeEuropean Ocean Pac