Delve into the Blue Bio
This event is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic landscape of the blue bioeconomy. Discover the diversity of this fascinating sector, which includes aquaculture, sustainable fisheries and marine biotechnology.
Why participate:
- You discover interesting projects in the blue bioeconomy;
- You develop a better understanding of the funding possibilities;
- You draw inspiration from pitches and empowerment tools for innovative startups;
- You gain insight in different sectors inside and outside the blue bio-economy;
- You have the opportunity to connect with relevant stakeholders.
Programme
This Blue Session is built around three central themes: inspiring projects and calls; the BlueBioClusters project and empowerment tools for innovative startups; and demand-driven innovations within and outside the blue economy.
After delving into these three themes, you will have ample opportunity to get to know other actors in the sector during a pleasant networking drink.
Have a look at the detailed programme
Below you can find the preliminary programme for the event. Please note that changes may still occur.
| 12:30 pm | Reception & registration | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:00 pm | Welcoming by Piet Opstaele (CEO Blue Cluster) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:10 pm |
Session 1: Inspiring projects and calls Dive into a showcase of inspiring blue bioeconomy projects supported by VLAIO through Blue Cluster. Gain valuable insights into relevant regional and international project calls and explore various possibilities to obtain funding for your projects.
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| 2:45 pm |
Session 2. BlueBioClusters and empowerment tools for innovative start-ups Get support for your start-up of scale-up in the blue bioeconomy via the BlueBioClusters project through pitch presentations, the interactive BlueBioMatch portal and a mentor programme. Find out more about start-up programmes such as VITO4starters, incubators such as Marifish.Inc and Biotope, and investors. During this session you receive the tools your company needs to keep on growing.
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| 4:25 pm |
Session 3. Demand-driven innovation beyond the blue bioeconomy Get triggered for creating demand-driven blue bioeconomy innovations to provide holistic solutions for emerging challenges within and beyond the blue sector. Get ready to be inspired by a thought-provoking panel discussion with delegates from different sectors.
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| 5:00 pm | Networking drink & snacks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6:00 pm | End of the event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Practical info
This Blue Session will take place on Thursday 29 February 2024 from 12:.30 pm in the buildings of Marifish.Inc (Kaai 800, Wandelaarkaai 7, 8400 Oostende). The main language of the event is English.
Participation is free for members and non-members of Blue Cluster, but prior registration is required. Register now for this event. Registration is possible until 22 February.
Are you registered but unable to attend? Be sure to inform us of this by 22 February. If you fail to do so, a no-show fee in the amount of € 75 will be charged.
Any more questions? Feel free to contact Sofie Van Den Hende.
