As part of Work Package 4, BlueBioClusters set out to support the development of an innovative, inclusive blue bioeconomy by enabling startups and SMEs to realise their sustainable, eco-friendly business ideas. To achieve this, we hosted a series of Technology Matchmaking Webinars designed to connect technology providers and users, foster collaboration, and inspire new value chain developments.
The first matchmaking webinar brought together a diverse group of experts, technology suppliers, and users to discuss current technological needs across key blue bioeconomy sectors. Participants joined dedicated breakout sessions focusing on fisheries, macroalgae, bivalves, land-based aquaculture, and microalgae to explore sector-specific challenges and innovation priorities.
Discussions highlighted the importance of high-quality side streams, scalable cultivation, standardisation, monitoring technologies, and cross-sector collaboration. The event sparked valuable exchanges and helped identify collaboration opportunities that continue to grow through the BlueBioMatch platform and its dedicated working groups.
The second BlueBioClusters Technology Matchmaking Webinar, brought together over 70 participants from across Europe to explore technology needs and collaboration opportunities in the processing and product development of marine and aquatic biomass.
The event gathered technology providers, users, and researchers for in-depth discussions on challenges and innovation gaps across key value chains, including fish, crustaceans, macroalgae, bivalves, and microalgae.
Through focused breakout sessions, participants exchanged insights, identified potential partnerships, and explored practical solutions to advance blue bioeconomy innovation. Several connections have already been facilitated following the webinar, and the conversation continues on the BlueBioMatch platform, where new collaborations are taking shape.
The BlueBioClusters project is funded by the European Union under Grant agreement ID 101060703.
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