Blue Bio Techpreneurs
BBT WEBINAR SERIES
The new BlueBioTechpreneurs Webinar series, “Transferring the Business Gene”, will begin with “From Academia to Entrepreneurship”, a joint webinar between BlueBio Alliance and BlueBioTechpreneurs, that will cover challenges and opportunities in a career in marine biotechnology.
challenges & opportunities
You will hear the needs and wishes from a MSc in Bioeconomy student, Agnes Isabella Dorich, and from Francisco Machado, who co-founded Easy Harvest with Emilia Kotiranta. These stories will shed light on the needs of students and entrepreneurs, focusing on what can be done to help graduates find opportunities in their field.
project partners
In this context, BlueBiotechpreneurs’ project partners will share how their MOOC, webinars and hackathons will aim to do just that. A Q&A session will follow to allow participants to speak directly to our guests and project partners.
GOPARITY & Guests
Collaborative
debt financing
for blue economy companies
CROWDFUNDING
In this webinar Manuel Nina (GOPARITY) will discuss how crowdfunding can help finance companies (as an alternative/complement to banking), and discuss how to make brands and projects known to society in general.
SUCESS STORIES
Representing success stories in this sector, Bernardo Carvalho (Oceano Fresco) & António Castel-Branco (Algarve Partners) will share their experiences with crowdlending and other relevant topics.
Nuno Cunha & Pedro Oliveira
Sessão de Esclarecimento Grupo de Trabalho Mar2030
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Grupo de trabalho mar2030
Apresentação do Grupo de Trabalho Mar2030, que visa apoiar os associados da BlueBio Alliance a maximizar os seus apoios à inovação e investigação. Neste webinar serão apresentados os objetivos e atividades do grupo, assim como os modelos colaborativos a serem colocados em prática.
APOIO A INOVAÇÃO E INVESTIGAÇÃO
Será também efetuado um resumo sobre as medidas atualmente disponíveis para empresas ao abrigo do MAR2030.
Cláudia Mendes & Luísa Marques
Navigating European funding opportunities in Blue Economy
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european funding opportunities
In this webinar the speakers will explore the main European funding opportunities for research and development in the Blue Economy at high level and for all types of entities.
network programmes
The webinar will cover bottom-up funding instruments that can support the development roadmap of SMEs. The speakers will also present various EU network programmes to improve excellence capacity and resources.
Bruno Pires
How to use your R&D costs to pay less corporate taxes
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sifide AS A BUSINESS INSTRUMENT
In this webinar Bruno Pires will provide an overview of SIFIDE, a tax instrument for business R&D that aims to increase the competitiveness of companies by supporting their research and development efforts.
TIPS & TOOLS FOR TAX CREDITS
This webinar will also cover the differences between R&D innovation and eligible activities to maximise and claim R&D tax credits. Additionally, tips and tools will be provided on the best practices for SIFIDE applications in order to get a 100% approval rate.
Mariana Paupério
BlueBioClusters strengthening Blue Economy transition in the European Coastal Regions
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BlueBioClusters Project
In the webinar, we will present the main goals of the project supported by Horizon Europe funds. This project is bringing together 13 partners located in ten European countries. BlueBioClusters will unlock numerous opportunities for European coastal communities...
BLUEBIO ALLIANCE
BBA is leading the work package focusing Blue Bio Start-ups and SMEs acceleration, coaching, and mentoring. BBA will actively contribute to unveiling best practices, technology mapping & transfer, as well as promoting project activities and outcomes.
Networking activities
In the webinar, we will explore how blue biotech players can engage Communities of Practice, participate and take advantage of BlueBioClusters activities, pushing forward economic growth, improved livelihoods, and job creation while guaranteeing environmentally sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient development.
Miguel Leal
From Science to communication: why and how to make a science-based pitch
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Science communication
We are living in a golden age of communication and more than ever science communication has a key role in informing and inspiring the public about scientific knowledge
Science-based pitch
Getting a message through to investors and clients, or raising awareness can be really hard for scientists and technological-based entrepreneurs to reach out to their target audience
Science Crunchers
This company is turning the communication paradigm by producing scientific content in a clear and concise way. Do you want to know how? Don´t miss the webinar
André Facote
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Marine litter
In the next webinar, we will be talking about the innovative solutions to tackle marine litter and plastic pollution impacting oceans and seas
From pollution to solution
André Facote will explore how SKIZO is transforming marine litter into upcycled innovative and versatile materials to be used in the textile industry
Sustainability
SKIZO showcases how waste material can be used to create new products while promoting a positive social and environmental impact
Rui Quinta
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Branding
In this webinar, we will explore how to shape a unique company culture through brand creation
Impact of a brand
Rui Quinta will talk about challenges behind the brand building and how the brand impacts everything around a product of the business
Sustainable Brands
In this webinar, we are invited to reflect on how the future is influencing the ways we manifest ourselves through branding, provided by conscious decision-making
André de Almeida Santos
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Indico Blue Fund
In this webinar, Indico Capital Partners will present the Venture Capital and growth equity Blue Fund to invest in innovative solutions fostering Ocean Sustainability and Blue Biotechnology
FUnding stages
André de Almeida Santos will showcase Indico capital available from pre-seed to expansion stages, highlighting some advice to raise capital
Blue Economy sectors & impact
It will be explained the sort of impact that Indico Partners is looking for to address a positive contribution both to the economy and the planet
Goreti Oliveira & Carlos Brandão
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solar drying
In this webinar, Goreti and Carlos will talk about solar dehydration and the innovation that this solution brings as efficient alternative of energy for different applications
Solar Dehydrator
The technical characteristics and functions of the solar dehydrator developed by Chatron as part of the Portugal 2020 project S2D Dehydrator will be highlighted
Solar dryers in Blue Economy
It will be demonstrated how solar dehydrator can provide sustainable solutions to the different players from the bioresources and blue biotechnology value chain
Joana Laranjeira Silva
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Microalgae growth in large scale
In this webinar, Joana will provide an overview of microalgae production and the potential of microalgae valorization in different sectors
Microalgae & Nutrition
It will be highlighted how microalgae can be a game-changer for food providing a sustainable source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and other essential nutrients
Microalgae & R&D approach
It will be demonstrated how important it is the R&D beyond the target production of microalgae
RUBEN JORGE
How does the Blue Bioeconomy interfere with the planetary boundaries?
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Planetary Boundaries
This webinar will give an overview of the planetary boundaries that have been exceeded due to human actions
Blue Bio Economy
It will be highlighted the Blue Bioeconomy activities interferences - both positively and negatively - with those boundaries, including impact on decarbonization
Avoiding Green (Blue) Washing
It will be demonstrated how to handle environmental impacts avoiding lack of clarity, deception, and useless costs
RITA RIBEIRO ROQUE
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WHAT IS SIFIDE?
This webinar will provide an overview of this fiscal incentive scheme in its technical and financial strands
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
It will be explained the types of projects and activities that can be considered under the scope of SIFIDE incentive
STRUCTURING YOUR PROPOSAL
It will be demonstrated the services that can help you preparing the proposal
NUNO CUNHA
Funding opportunities in Horizon Europe for Blue Bio-based projects
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FUnding Opportunities
This webinar will showcase funding opportunities available in Horizon Europe and related with Blue growth
Interactive Approach
It will be presented an overview of funding calls explaining the scope and outcomes required in each call
AAVANZ
It will demonstrate the services to bluebiotech SMEs and start-ups
NELSON GONÇALVES
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Technological innovation
This webinar will show how technological innovation is driving a more sustainable blue economy
INEGI'S COMMITMENT
It will demonstrate INEGI´s commitment to promote and contribute to sustainable growth of the aquaculture sector
SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE
It will showcase some examples of aquaculture projects that INEGI is involved
NUNO MEDINA
Aquafeed & petfood nutritional options in a circular and sustainable economy
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By-products and feed
The webinar will show examples of collection, treatment and valorization of animal reliable and competitive by-products in the feed industry
NutritionAL and sustainable feed
It will explain how to reach both nutritional and sustainable integrated food solutions, accessible to all types of businesses
THE EXAMPLE OF Aquasoja and Savinor
It will showcase the example of Aquasoja and Savinor UTS of Soja de Portugal
NUNO OLIVEIRA
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES
The greatest challenges we face today and why is essential to address them now and adequately
bIODIVERSITY AND BLUE BIOECONOMY
How managing fresh and salt water ecosystems under the scope of the natural capital and bioeconomy provides multiple options for a Nature Based Economy
VALUING ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
Ways to assess and better understand the economic value of ecosystem services and natural capital in order to make Nature more “visible” to the economy
RAQUEL MARTINS
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THE POWER OF VIDEO
A good video tells more than a thousand words, either if it is to promote your company in an institutional video or your research/mission in a documentary.
COMMUNICATION AND OCEAN LITERACY
How can a film festival raise awareness on social development and environmental responsibility and how to bring attention to the ocean
TESTIMONIALS ARE YOUR BEST ASSETS
How to use first hand testimonials to reach your marketing goals and to inspire ocean advocates.
JOÃO RITO
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Real bad and good examples
Just like in any other activity there are bad examples that spoil the industry and good examples to follow. It’s important to distinguish both.
Technology & sustainability
In which way is technology able to improve aquaculture’s practices and sustainability? Here are some examples.
The example of seaentia
How can a startup play a sustainability role in the industry? SEAentia is paving its way to thrive, grow and lead by example.
BRUNO PIRES
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objectives of the call
This webinar will present a funding opportunity for SMEs in Blue Economy. It will be focused on describing the objectives of the call.
Scope and activities
It will addres the scope and the activities to be funded
eligibility criteria
It will show the eligibility criteria and explain the application process.
DIOGO OLIVEIRA
Flow Manufacturing - Industry 4.0 for seafood processing industries
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MES Software for Industry 4.0
This webinar will bring awareness about the role of a Manufacturing Execution System within an Industry 4.0 strategy.
Traceability and Food Safety
It will addres the importance that MES software has on producing real-time information, paper-free.
Seafood industries in Industry 4.0
It will present some of the R&D projects and seafood industries that are already using Flow Manufacturing!
RITA SOUSA
Investing in next-generation sustainable blue businesses led by mission-driven entrepreneurs
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Introducing Blue Pioneers
This webinar will introduce you to an early stage Venture Capital Fund that is looking to invest in sustainable blue economy tech ventures
SHOW WHAT IT TAKES
It will explain what is the focus and belief expected from a Blue Pioneer
BECOME A PARTNER
It will show why and how to partner with the fund.
DUARTE COSTA &
MIGUEL J. MARTINS
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Sustainability & Value Creation
The webinar will show the link between Sustainability and Value Creation.
Redefine Metrics & Business Models
Will show how companies can redefine Metrics and Business Models to fit sustainability requirements
Financing the Future Today
It will also show how to get proper finance tailored to your sustainability values
HELENA ABREU
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SEAWEED AQUACULTURE IN EUROPE
Will cover topics related to seaweed aquaculture in Europe.
species & uses
Will showcase the main species of seaweed farmed and their uses.
THE CASE OF ALGAPLUS
It will also explore the case of ALGAplus, a land-based seaweed farming from Portugal.
MANUEL NINA
Horizon Europe:
The new European Commission’s Research support grants
2021-2027
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Clusters & missions
Will show what are the Clusters and Missions for the new research framework
EIC pathfinder
Give insights on the European Innovation Council Pathfinder program.
eic ACCELERATOR
Give insights on the European Innovation Council Accelerator program.
NUNO BRITO JORGE
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How it works
Will show how to use an online investment platform that connects investors with sustainable projects.
Benefits of crowdlending
Will explain what is a crowdlending platform and what are the benefits of using such platform.
Crowdlending and blue economy
Will showcase a practical crowdlending project in Blue Economy and how can others join the process.
ANDRÉ FARIA
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IDEATION
Will address what to expect on the Blue Bio Value Ideation program;
ACCELERATION
Will address what to expect on the Blue Bio Value Acceleration program;
HOW TO PITcH
Will showcase the best tips to deliver a successful pitch of your business idea and how to improve your communication skills.
LUÍS COSTA
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production
Will address basic concepts of microalgae production and its composition;
application
Will show the most commonly used microalgae for commercial applications;
technology
Will show the best technologies available on the market to explore this sustainable raw material.
DORA FAZEKAS & SÉRGIO ALVES
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portugal 2020
Will address the different schemes which Portuguese entities can apply for.
horizon 2020
Will showcase implemented projects and the call for opportunities still available for application.
horizon europe
Will provide insights on the new EU DG RTD Framework Programme for 2021-2027
ANA DANIEL
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intelectual property
Will cover basic concepts related to the protection of intellectual property;
Surveillance techniques
Will cover important technological surveillance techniques for the biotech industry field;
FUTURE trends
Will address trechniques that allow to identify future trends in certain fields.
