BLUE BIO VALUE 2020

With the emergence of new, innovative industries based in marine bio resources, we are on the cusp of a paradigm shift towards a sustainable blue economy, critical to preserving our ocean for future generations. The Blue Bio Value business accelerator aims to accelerate this transition, seeking innovative projects that represent a business opportunity along the value chain of marine bioresources, including, but not limited to, biotechnology-based projects.

AMBITION

• Feeding a growing population & ensuring sustainable food systems

• Enhancing health & well-being

• Mitigation and adaptation to climate change

• Addressing resource scarcity & preserving natural ecosystems and biodiversity

• Empowering a circular bioeconomy growth model

• Reducing plastic production & pollution

WHAT DO STARTUPS GET FROM THE PROGRAM?

• ACELERATION We will help you define your market strategy, guiding you towards your product-market-fit. 

• TALKS Workshops, talks, and weekly discussions on relevant topics, designed to help you and to support the different stages of your startup.

• MENTORSHIP You will find a roster of amazing international mentors ranging from executives and startup founders to investors who will give you support along the way.

• PERKS The program comprises a set of benefits that will help you along the process that will make your project a success..

• PRIZES The program will award the best startup or startups on the Final Pitch Day.

• FOLLOW UP After the program we will still be there for you.

APPLICATION GUIDELINE

The Blue Bio Value program wants to attract aspiring and committed entrepreneurs that are able to develop commercially viable projects along the value chain of marine bioresources.

We are looking for Startups at prototype or launch stages or above, TRL 5-7, SMEs aiming to develop a new product line, and/or teams with projects that can demonstrate high potential to rapidly scale up to viable market applications.

We require a team of at least two and a maximum of four people who must be ready to participate on the program for these 6 weeks with completely full dedication and commitment to the bootcamps, deliverables, mentorship sessions, etc.

When assessing the overall potential of your startup, we focus on the quality of your team and background, the potential of your technology, your business model and strategy, as well as the size and accessibility of your market. Also, all products or services accelerated by Blue Bio Value must ensure sustainable use of the ocean.

DEADLINE UNTIL 15 JULY

APPLY HERE