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Blue Bio Value is a business acceleration program dedicated to the blue bioeconomy and we want you to be part of it. We expand marine biologically based solutions to the applications of the global market in different industries, resorting to innovations based on science and biotechnology, while helping to face important social challenges.

We believe that new and innovative industries of marine biological resources are emerging, transforming the old maritime economies of the past into a new blue economy paradigm friendly to natural resources. This economy will be fundamental for the sustainability of the oceans and seas, preserving them for the next generations and this program is a contribution to accelerate their development.

AIMED AT: We are looking for innovative projects that represent a commercial opportunity along the value chain of marine biological resources, including, among others, projects based on biotechnology.

We are looking for applications from around the world to join us in the mission of accelerating the transition to a global and sustainable blue bioeconomy while promoting a productive and healthy ocean.

Blue Bio Value is supporting the transition of global industries to a sustainable path, such as:

Food and drinks
Agriculture, fishing and aquaculture.
Textiles, Apparel and Footwear
Healthcare and welfare

Paper and Pulp

Automotive industry

Construction and other industrial sectors

Blue Bio Value is an acceleration program promoted by the Blue Oceano Foundation and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in collaboration with the Startup Factory, Bluebio Alliance and Faber Ventures.

PROGRAM:

The Blue Bio Value acceleration program will last 5 weeks between October and November. During this period, the BBV program will help you validate your technology, identify key customer segments, develop a profitable and sustainable business model, establish relationships with customers, be prepared for fundraising and for investor meetings and take your marine biological products to the market. In addition, he will acquire several businesses and social skills that are key to success. You will also gain access to a unique network of mentors, partners, potential clients and investors.

DEADLINE: until June 21, 2019