After three years of investigation our funded partners of the 2nd Additional call of the Blue Bioeconomy ERA-NET Cofund (BlueBio Cofund) will gather for a final meeting at JPI Oceans’ office in Brussels. The BlueBio Cofund is a coordinated R&D funding scheme to strengthen Europe’s position in the blue bioeconomy. In total, four calls were launched: one cofunded and three additional calls. The 2nd Additional Call aimed at facilitating research and innovation to underpin sustainable and circular management and use of natural resources. This final meeting brings together researchers, industry stakeholders, and funding bodies to celebrate progress, share knowledge, and explore future opportunities.
During this meeting, participants from the funded project will present their scientific findings and experiences from the collaboration. After the project presentations, future funding and market opportunities will be presented for the project partners. In addition, some previously funded project partners will share valuable experiences and best practices from a testimonials’ perspectives, including how their work has evolved, and which impact it has had.
The projects funded in the 2nd Additional Call:
BIORAS_SHRIM - Improvement and innovation of a BIO-secure Recirculating Aquaculture System for SHRIMP and additional biomass circular production.
BIVALVI - Advancing European bivalve production systems.
BlueGreenFeed - Synergy of blue and green sectors for resilient biomass production and processing to develop sustainable feed ingredients for European aquaculture.
EuFish_SustainableGrowth - European fisheries enhancement through “Omic” characterization and innovative seafood production from underutilised fish species.
ImPrESsiVE - Improved Processing to Enhance Seafood Sidestream Valorization and Exploration
RightFish - Reducing environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions in commercial fisheries.
Seasoil - Value creation and ecosystem services of European Seaweed industry by reducing and handling potentially toxic elements from breeding to soil.