Bue Bio Value | Aveiro Edition

Concept

We believe that new, innovative marine bio resources industries are emerging, changing the old maritime economies of the past into a new paradigm of a natural resources friendly blue economy. This economy will be critical to the sustainability of the oceans and seas, preserving them for the next generations and this program is a contribution to accelerate its development. We are seeking innovative projects that represent a business opportunity along the value chain of marine bioresources, including, but not limited to, biotechnology based projects.

Come and join us in Portugal to launch your solution to the world!

We are looking for applications from across the globe to join us in the mission to accelerate the transition to a global and sustainable blue bioeconomy while promoting a productive and healthy ocean.

Our Ambition

We believe the blue bio economy will have a leading role tackling some of the most critical societal challenges the planet is facing by contributing to positive impact solutions in several areas. The 2019 edition is looking for ocean-based solutions in the areas of:

Feeding a growing population & ensuring sustainable food systems

Enhancing health &

well-being

Mitigation and adaptation to climate change

Adressing resource scarcity & preserving natural ecosystems and biodiversity

Empowering a circular bioeconomy growth model

Reducing plastic production & pollution

You are welcome to present other ocean-based ideas or technologies that demonstrate positive impact on society

Meet our Winners

The 1st edition of Blue Bio Value Ideation Program happened in February 2020 (13th, 14t and 15th) in Universidade de Aveiro.

28 Participants were selected and 9 projects were created.

After 2,5 days of intense work 3 projects were selected as winners on the Final Pitch Ceremony: Horta da Ria, ArtiReef and BlueGlue.

The 3 teams won 4 mentorship sessions with mentors from Bluebio Alliance and 3 intense workshops with Fábrica de Startups to prepare their application for the next level: the Blue Bio Value Acceleration Program.