Matosinhos, Portugal
B2E Blue BioEconomy CoLAB
Matosinhos marine bioeconomy R&D collaborative laboratory.
B2E Blue BioEconomy CoLAB is an innovation and research facility focused on advancing blue bioeconomy solutions in Portugal. The organisation describes itself as transforming science and technology into sustainable, competitive solutions centred on ocean-based economic development. Its services encompass strategic intelligence and market development, technology transfer and technological intermediation, blue circular bioeconomy sustainability, innovation project financing and incentives, and market connection with internationalisation support. The centre operates as a collaborative ecosystem connecting research institutions, businesses, technology companies and public organisations; its partners include universities (University of Aveiro, University of Porto), research centres (ICBAS, CIIMAR, INESTEC, 3B's), and food companies including Congelagos, Sparos and Savinor. The facility is co-financed by European funds and has institutional support from Matosinhos city council. It manages several funded research programmes including the Blue Bioeconomy Pact, the InsectERA Mobilising Agenda and EU Horizon Europe projects.
Capabilities
- Meat & seafood
- Fish processing
- Fermentation
- Precision
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