This course explores the principles of land-based aquaculture, algae-based innovation, and business strategy for the growing blue bioeconomy. Combining technical, economic, and environmental perspectives, you’ll examine how sustainability and entrepreneurship intersect in marine resource development.

Over three weeks, you’ll gain practical insight into Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), circular economy strategies, and the diverse applications of algae — from food and feed to pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

Through real-world case studies and interactive tasks, you’ll develop the skills to evaluate business models, explore blue bioeconomy value chains, and turn ideas into impactful ventures.

Whether you’re a student, innovator, or professional, this course will prepare you to shape your own path in this exciting and growing field!

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Women Ocean Champions brings these stories together in one place.

This book features 100 portraits and first-person stories from women working across Europe’s Blue Economy, representing different sectors, career stages and sea basins. Each story shows a unique path into ocean work, and a different way of creating impact.

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This five-week course bridges the gap between marine science and entrepreneurship. You’ll discover how organisms like algae and other marine life are being transformed into breakthrough solutions across health, energy, and sustainable industry — and learn what it takes to bring those solutions to market.

From the fundamentals of marine biotechnology to the mechanics of commercialisation, the course traces the full journey from scientific discovery to business reality. You’ll explore how to build viable business models, safeguard ideas through intellectual property, and attract the investment needed to grow in a competitive landscape.

Alongside the business side, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the technologies driving the sector — including bioprocessing and product development — all grounded in a commitment to sustainability and long-term impact.

Expect real-world case studies, expert perspectives, and hands-on learning that equips you to engage confidently with one of the fastest-growing sectors in the global economy.

Whether you’re a researcher ready to think commercially, an entrepreneur drawn to ocean-based innovation, or a professional looking to pivot into something new — this course will show you where the blue bioeconomy is heading, and how you can be part of it.

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Supported by a consortium of 19 partners, BAB will provide targeted financial assistance, technical guidance, and strategic knowledge-sharing to support the scale-up and deployment of solutions piloted in the early stages of Mission Ocean within the Baltic and North Sea Lighthouse Area. This support will take the form of 5 Community-Led pilot Actions, ranging from EUR 200,000 to EUR 2 million, 20 projects to develop Transition Agendas, with grants of up to EUR 100,000 each, as well as tailored Technical Assistance, leveraging the collective expertise of the consortium and drawing on best practices and advances from the Mission Ocean ecosystem. Throughout the four years, the project will strive to engage blue economy stakeholders and their communities across the Baltic and North Sea. It will equip them with the tools and resources needed to address complex environmental challenges and drive sustainable transformation at local, regional, and national levels.

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This course explores the role of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and ocean multi-use strategies in building a resilient and thriving blue economy.

Over four weeks, you’ll dive into how conservation, governance, and entrepreneurship intersect in the planning and use of ocean space. From understanding maritime spatial planning to exploring multi-use pilots across European sea basins, you’ll gain practical insight into how the ocean is managed—and how new solutions are developed.

You’ll also discover how MPAs support biodiversity, climate resilience, and local economies, while opening doors for sustainable ventures.

Through real-world case studies, interactive exercises, and strategic tools, you’ll learn how to evaluate MPA effectiveness, engage stakeholders, and integrate conservation into business models.

Along the way, you’ll explore innovative financing, circular economy principles, and leadership strategies that enable scalable solutions.

Whether you’re a student, innovator, or professional, this course will help you understand the governance and business opportunities shaping the future of ocean protection, and your role within it!

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Study Factsheet

Final Report

Executive Summary

WP1: Replace aqua feeds with Algae ingredients (led by SUBMARINER partner s. Pro)

WP2: Alternative algae fertilising products for organic production (led by SUBMARINER partner s. Pro)

WP3: Combining algae bioremediation with Algae fertiliser production (led by Ghent University)

WP4: Algae for climate mitigation (led by Trinomics)

WP5: sustainable seaweed wild harvesting and beach cast (led by LIAE)

WP6: potential of algae in food and feed systems (led by Technopolis)

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Dive into coastal aquaculture and discover blue bioeconomy entrepreneurship

Coastal aquaculture is evolving fast, offering solutions to global food security, sustainability, and marine innovation challenges.

In this four-week course, you will dive into coastal aquaculture practices, technologies, and many more related topics that drive the blue bioeconomy.

Explore sustainable business models using algae and other marine resources

Discover how algae and other marine resources are used in agriculture, food, textiles, and animal feed, and how commercialisation reshapes traditional supply chains.

By analysing blue business models and successful algae applications, you gain knowledge on how to develop market-driven solutions using marine-based products and learn to build scalable ventures in this fast-growing sector.

Understand investment, compliance, and innovation in aquaculture

Delve into funding routes, legal frameworks, and compliance strategies that support sustainable growth and explore how regulatory systems and intellectual property are key in scaling businesses.

Explore how policy agendas, emerging technologies, and labour market trends influence aquaculture and marine innovation roles.

Connect with the future of marine-based careers

Investigate tools that drive innovation and careers. Identify blue bioeconomy carreer opportunities that align with your goals. Explore the skill set needed for future-focused, environmentally sound marine entrepreneurship and shape your path in the blue bioeconomy.

We hope these insights and confidence will support you in taking the next step in your professional journey.

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