Start date
01-08-2022
End date
31-07-2025
BlueBioClusters overarching objective is to support and increase the uptake of sustainable blue bioeconomy business opportunities by European (coastal) regions, companies and citizens (incl. low-income populations), to contribute to regional development and the EU Green Deal by improving the services of blue bioeconomy clusters throughout Europe to both public as well as private actors.
Main Objective
- Showcase integrated and circular value chains within the Blue Economy, which can serve as role models and inspiration to European coastal communities
- Provide tools for supporting businesses/regions in integrating ecosystem services into novel ecologic-driven business models
- Provide regional blue bio companies/actors access to the technologies they require to realize their transition to blue bio-based regions
- Stimulate / accelerate the development of an innovative, inclusive blue bioeconomy in the participating regions by enabling entrepreneurs/citizens to realize their sustainable, eco-friendly business ideas
- Foster blue bioeconomy actions in regional development plans and their political / societal uptake through a monitoring and evaluation plan based on SMART objectives.