Blue Bio Value Acceleration

We believe in ideas as powerful as the ocean

Based in Portugal, it facilitates the emergence of new blue companies and industries globally, while promoting ocean conservation.

Aim

To accelerate blue bioeconomy startups that contribute to a sustainable use of ocean resources while responding to the world’s main challenges. To scale up marine bio-based solutions, fostering science-based, and biotech innovations that allow the decoupling of raw materials from natural resources, and (or) replacing high carbon emissions solutions with low, neutral, or even negative ones. 

Accomplishments:

  • – 6 editions in 6 years;
  • – 96 startups accelerated from 31 countries;
  • – More than 400 applications;
  • – More than 130 mentors: Expertise in fundraising, blue biotech, operations & product, impact, entrepreneurship, marketing & communications and legalities;
  • – 250K€ in awards.
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