We are pleased to announce the projects selected for the 1st Pilot Projects Call. After a rigorous evaluation process, these outstanding projects have been chosen for their impact, and potential to drive meaningful change in Blue Biotechnology.
9 projects were approved each one composed by minimum 2 organizations of the consortium and a company, 3 aligned with the thematic priority related to Aquaculture, 1 related to Omic Technologies and Observation and 5 to Industrial products. Each Pilot Project, with a budget ~30.000,00 €, will perform R&D&I activities in the TRL3-6 range (max 12 months duration), corresponding to feasibility studies, exploitation or demonstration projects.
Find more information about the projects here.
Biotechnology Platform 1: Innovations for an efficient, sustainable, and resilient aquaculture.
- Innovative use of Chondrus crispus-derived ingredients to enhance sustainability and functionality in aquaculture feeds (FUNCTIONALGAE) – UVigo-CIM & PiE-UPV/EHU & CEAMSA
- Innovative approaches for the cultivation of the green seaweed Ulva in two contrasting locations in open waters and its valorisation to cellulose for materials (ULVACEL) – BEA-ULPGC & UVigo-CIM & MACROCARBON S.L
- Kelp-Secure: Improving kelp biobanking and seed production for improved yield and tolerance to climate change – SBR-Roscoff & University of Galway & Algolesko SAS
Biotechnology Platform 2: Omic and observationtechnologies for preserving marine biodiversity and restore ocean health.
- TOwards MOlecular observation of female reproduction capacity in marine teleoSTs: ribo‐tools for stock assessment in tuna FISHeries and for marine ecotoxicology in a novel model species (TO-MOST-FISH) – PiE-UPV/EHU & UVigo-CIM & AZTI Foundation
Biotechnology Platform 3: Marine-derived products for industrial applications.
- KelPet: alternative seaweeds for pet food – University of Galway & UMinho-3Bs & Blue Pet Co
- Marine microalgae biotoxins for industrial applications (MiTOXin) – IEO-CSIC & BEA-ULPGC & Laboratorio CIFGA S.A
- Algae Genetic Advancement for Carbon Capture (ALGACAP) – PiE-UPV/EHU & BEA-ULPGC & Algaverso
- Unlocking the potential of polysaccharides from Salicornia sp.: Extraction, characterization and biological activity – UMinho-3Bs & University of Galway & Horta dos Peixinhos, Lda
- Transforming Marine Biomass from Sardine and Codfish Skins to Marine Collagen: A Biorefinery Approach to Sustainable Biotechnological Innovation – UMinho-3Bs & UVigo-CIM & Comur
What’s next
As the selected projects progress, we will share updates and insights to showcase their achievements and contributions. Stay tuned for developments that highlight the transformative potential of these pilots.
