Blue Bio Value: Exploring state of the art blue biotech solutions to address the World’s most pressing challenges
Francisca Simões, maze impact, Portugal
Host: Susana Gaudêncio, UCIBIO NOVA
ZOOM link: https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/99247640075
Abstract:
To contribute to a new paradigm of a sustainable use of the ocean, where the economic exploration of the sea goes hand in hand with the protection of the marine environment, it is essential to create the right ecosystem where a new, innovative, and environmentally friendly blue economy may flourish. For this reason, the Blue Bio Value programme was established.
Blue Bio Value Ideation is a 6-week programme promoted by Oceano Azul Foundation targeting national and innovative R&D projects utilising marine bioresources in a sustainable way. The programme connects Business Mentors with R&D projects under development, supporting them in developing a business strategy and accelerating their go-to-market journey.
Short CV:
Francisca Simões holds a BSc and MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico at ULisboa. Currently working as Analyst at maze impact, she is involved on the Blue Bio Value programme and on impact advisory projects. Previously, she was a grantee at Instituto Superior Técnico, working as researcher in European Higher Education Policy Internationalisation strategy within the scope of European-funded projects.