BLUE BIO VALUE 2021

Now, more than ever, the world is looking to science and innovation to provide solutions to critical problems facing the planet. From feeding a growing population, to climate change mitigation and adaptation, it is crucial that we work towards a more resilient future.

OBJETIVES

Blue Bio Value Startup Accelerator aims to accelerate the transition to a sustainable blue economy. We seek out innovative startups working to be a part of this new paradigm, providing them with the tools, network and guidance to bring their blue solutions to the market.

We are looking for startups from around the world with projects that represent a business opportunity along the value chain of marine bioresources, including, but not limited to, biotechnology-based projects. 

PRIZES

The program will award the best startup or startups with a total prize corresponding to 45.000,00 Eur (forty five thousand euros), which the winners will be able to spend in the Blue Demo Network.

The Blue Demo Network main goal is to promote and make accessible to startups a set of infrastructures and services focused on the blue bioeconomy, including laboratories, access to water (fresh, brackish and salt water), office spaces, support services such as legal advice, among other services and benefits.

ADDRESSED TO

lue Bio Value Startup Program looks for aspiring and committed entrepreneurs that are able to develop commercially viable projects along the value chain of marine bioresources.

 

BENEFITS

• Pitch Day exposure and other investor connections.
• 1-year membership in Bluebio Alliance, the Portuguese Network of marine bioresources and blue biotechnology, which gives you access to several benefits.
• The Blue Bio Value Startup Accelerator has gathered a group of amazing mentors that will be guiding you on specific aspects of your business and helping you reach your company’s goals.
  

PROGRAM

The 2021 Blue Bio Value Startup Accelerator will take place between October 11th and November 26th.

• A 7-week acceleration programme structured in 2-week “Growth Sprints” focused on access to funding, overcoming legal barriers, overhaul business models, user research and journey, product development, sales and marketing, amongst others
• Individual CEO-focused leadership coaching sessions
• Access to Blue Bio Value investors network, including 1-to-1 investors sessions
• Network of commercial partners, within processing and manufacturing industries
• Final 2 weeks in Lisbon to participate in a field trip amongst key local ecosystem players and the Blue Bio Value Final Pitch event

DEADLINE UNTIL JULY 26

APPLY HERE