The pioneering programme, Blue Bio Value, is dedicated to supporting ocean-bio-based sustainable solutions to address the current climate, environmental and social challenges. Applications to take part have been extended – and you now have until June 5th!
Blue Bio Value is an international entrepreneurship programme aimed at promoting the emergence of new sustainable businesses, that can answer one of the main challenges of this century: decoupling raw materials from natural resources.
The startup accelerator scales up marine bio-based projects and ideas, fostering science-based innovations to design a better world and support the creation of jobs and business growth in the blue bioeconomy.
Joining the 7-week acceleration programme also provides participants with a community of more than 100 mentors, investors, R&D institutions and other startups working in this area.
What to Expect
- A 7-week acceleration programme that represents a unique opportunity for growth;
- Talks and workshops with experts;
- Stipends to bring your startup to Lisbon for the final 2 Weeks, with in-person Investor and Expert meetings and the Final Pitch Event;
- One-to-one investment and mentorship sessions from renowned and experienced mentors;
- 1-year membership in Bluebio Alliance, which would give you access to multiple benefits.
What Blue Bio Value Accelerator is looking for
The programme is on the hunt for impact-driven ventures tackling the most pertinent challenges of this era, including:
- 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.
If you want to learn more, check out this interesting webinar:
It’ll also give inside tips into how to prepare a stand out application. Remember! The deadline is June 5th – so get going!
The program is promoted by Oceano Azul Foundation and Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, powered by MAZE Impact, in partnership with BlueBio Alliance.
