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* Please note that applications for the 2nd Blue Bio Bootcamp will open on April 25th!
Drawing on insights from a comprehensive study conducted by our partners across the Baltic, Nordic, and Atlantic basins, we have pinpointed a range of challenges that startups and SMEs like you face. From navigating market access complexities for your innovative food products to pioneering new technologies for marine biomass, these challenges are a call to action.
There are several key regional challenges for the Icelandic blue bioeconomy. There is a long history in Iceland of value-add and utilisation of fisheries side streams; challenges now are extending this to new species (e.g. farmed salmon) and implementing big data and AI to optimise both the decision-making for selecting value-creation solutions and the efficiency of these solutions. Across the blue bioeconomy in Iceland, scaling solutions can be challenging, both to meet the domestic market demand and especially to scale to international demand. Marketing and connecting to both international investment and international customers is also challenging for young startups.
– Iceland Ocean Cluster
The Blue Bio Bootcamps aren’t just events; they’re catalysts for change.
Whether it’s breaking into new markets with your sustainable seafood innovations, finding novel uses for marine by-products, or leading the charge in technological advancements for the blue bioeconomy, these bootcamps are your arena, and your chance to rub shoulders with other startups and SMEs that are working to develop this sector.
During these one-day events you will get the opportunity to meet experts in business, finance, marketing and research from the BlueBioClusters project, along with coaches and mentors that understand the regional challenges and can offer you support in developing your business idea further.
Rub shoulders with other startups and SMEs that are working to develop this sector. Gain unparalleled access to a network of Europe’s blue clusters, potential investors, and media exposure to spotlight your innovations.
You will have the chance of winning a paid mentorship that can help your company take the next step forward, thanks to expert guidance and support.
Enjoy a platform where your ideas are not only heard but celebrated. Receive invaluable feedback, attract investor interest, and make headlines in the blue bioeconomy space.
The application process:
Our first Bootcamp will be hosted by the project partners from the Baltic regions of Estonia and Lithuania and will take place in Riga – the day before the 2nd Mission Arena! The Event will be hybrid. Join our vibrant conversations online, or join us in Riga for an immersive and in-person experience.
Our second Bootcamp will be a hybrid event with regional presences in Oban (Scotland), Reykjavík (Iceland), Ålesund (Norway), and Gothenburg (Sweden). The event will seek to address regional and transregional chalenges faced by startups and SMEs across these regions operating in blue value chains.
Stay tuned for more opportunities to showcase your solutions and connect with the blue bioeconomy community across Portugal, France, and Belgium.
To apply for the Bootcamp, your business must be a Startup or an SME, and have a verified idea for a solution that addresses one of the challenges identified within our BlueBioClusters partner regions.
While startups and SMEs from any location can participate in the bootcamps, it’s important to note that paid mentorship is exclusively available for companies situated within the project partner regions. However, we can still extend our support to those located outside the region by facilitating matchmaking with mentors through the BlueBioMatch platform.
Ready to join us?
The Blue Bio Bootcamps are your launchpad to visibility, feedback, and a professional network. Participation is free, with flexible privacy options for your business ideas.
The BlueBioClusters project is funded by the European Union under Grant agreement ID 101060703.
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