2B-Blue

Boosting the Blue Biotechnology community in the Mediterranean

The Blue Biotechnology (BBt) sector has significant potential to positively influence the environment, human well-being and economic growth, however, in the Mediterranean basin, it is still in its infancy. The B-Blue project established a preliminary network of key actors in the field of BBt and conducted an in-depth analysis on best practices, drivers, barriers and requirements for EuroMed companies to adopt blue biotechnologies. This study has identified the most promising value chains for the EuroMed area.

As a result, 5 interactive Blue Biotechnology Hubs (BHHs) have been established to facilitate collaboration, knowledge transfer and synergistic impacts to stimulate innovation and business in the marine biotechnology sector. In addition, a digital community has been developed using an ICT tool called B-Blue MatchMaking Tool to support new collaborative initiatives. The MedIA – Mediterranean Innovation Alliance for Sustainable BlueBioeconomy was also established in collaboration with Blue Bio Med and two specific collaborative working groups on BBt.

The 2B-Blue project aims to capitalize on the positive results obtained by B-Blue in four main areas:

  1. Example of best practices identified to assist communities in applying BBt research;
  2. Creation of national demonstration sites (DS) to test emerging technologies or practices in local conditions, reducing the gap between research and the BBt industry and contributing to the improvement of the marine environment;
  3. Establish five-level strategic alliances to promote the advanced adoption of blue biotechnologies by Mediterranean industries;
  4. Improve regional policies to increase sustainability, research capacity and innovation in the Euro-Med area.

The main challenges identified in B-Blue’s work, in particular those related to financing, regulation and public-private collaboration, can be transformed into opportunities through 2B-Blue, leading to more sustainable and efficient practices and better structuring of the sector BBt in the Mediterranean.

Referent:

Massimiliano Pinat

Technologist

Ancona

SCOPRI DI PIÙ

Programme: Interreg EuroMED

Duration: January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2026

Budget: 2.411.642,75 €

Budget IRBIM: 392.518,59 €

Areas of Research:

TEAM
Andrea Fanelli

Technologist

Ancona

Gian Marco Luna

Director of Research

Ancona

Elena Manini

Senior Researcher

Ancona

Stefania Marcelletti

Technologist

Ancona

Massimiliano Pinat

Technologist

Ancona

Grazia Marina Quero

Researcher

Ancona

Research Projects



Research Projects

The research activities of the Institute are carried out in the context of research, development and innovation projects, both national and international, based on regional funding programs (POR FEAMPA - Regional Operational Program of the European Maritime Affairs Fisheries Fund and Aquaculture and POR FESR - Regional Operational Program of the European Regional Development Fund) or ministerial (PRIN - Projects of relevant national interest, PNRA - National Research Program in Antarctica, PO FEAMPA - National Operational Program European Maritime Affairs Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund) , programs for European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg), direct funding programs of the European Commission (Horizon2020 and Horizon Europe, Life, JPI - Joint Programming Initiatives, ERA-NET Cofund) and thematic collaboration initiatives managed by international organizations such as, for example , the FAO - GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean). The Institute also develops funded projects in the context of collaborations with private companies in the sectors of the blue economy as well as technology transfer and research results. Research projects, mainly of a collaborative nature, are developed through a wide network of partners that include major Italian and foreign research institutions and universities.

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