At B2E – Blue Bioeconomy CoLAB, we transform science and technology into sustainable and competitive solutions.

For each project, a positive impact on the Blue Bioeconomy.

Blue Bioeconomy Pact

Portugal at the forefront of Blue Biotechnology

InsectERA Mobilization Agenda

Innovation in the bioindustrial sector based on a Circular Economy

Horizon Europe

Funding for Research, Development, and Innovation

Let's innovate together?

Generating impact with sustainable solutions.

News

Discover what's transforming the blue bioeconomy

Companies can support the Blue Bioeconomy through Scientific Patronage

7 November 2025

B2E CoLAB is looking for a financial manager

3 November 2025

The ocean inspires innovation

27 October 2025

B2E CoLAB ASSOCIATES

The ocean and the Blue Economy:
The Sustainable Future in numbers.

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The blue economy will generate approximately 350 million new jobs in the world by 2030

(Source: Oceans, Fisheries and Coastal Economies)

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Portugal is the 6th most attractive country in Europe for investments in the blue economy, after United Kingdom, Norway, France, Spain, and the Netherlands.

(Source: EY European Attractiveness Survey 2023)

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The Blue Economy represents 5 per cent of GDP in Portugal

(Source: Compete 2030)

Economic Contribution

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The blue economy contributes to €1.27 trillion annually to the global economy and could reach €2,54 trillion until 2030.

(Source: Oceans, Fisheries and Coastal Economies)

the market value of

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It should be about The 10-billion-euro by the end of the decade

(Source:World Oceans Day: Visualizing the human impact on the ocean economy | World Economic Forum)

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It is 24% of the market value of the blue biotechnology in the EU in 2021

(Source:World Oceans Day: Visualizing the human impact on the ocean economy | World Economic Forum)

Production

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130.9 million tons production in 2022

(Source: Aquaculture Production)

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Forecast a growth of 30% by 2030. In the year 2022, aquaculture surpassed the fishing industry

(Source: Aquaculture Production)

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The Ocean represents the 70% occupation of the planet's surface.

(Source: UN Atlas of the Oceans)

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The Ocean is the 7th largest economy in the world.

(Source: Yale Environment 360)

testimonials

Experience that speaks for itself.

Diana Silva, Soja de Portugal

“The B2E CoLAB has helped us create some synergies in the sector.”

Quality Director of Grupo Soja de Portugal highlights the progress made in meeting needs, predicting a long-lasting relationship with positive results.

Gonçalo Faria, A Forum For The Ocean

“The intervention of B2E CoLAB in innovation ecosystems is fundamental.”

Gonçalo Faria, Hub Azul Lead Manager, considers collaboration crucial to strengthening value chains and boosting the Blue Economy.

Luís Conceição, Sparos

“B2E CoLAB has been important, particularly in terms of participation in projects.”

Luís Conceição, CO-CEO of Sparos, highlights the partnership as crucial for driving intellectual exploration and generating new business opportunities.

Joana Lopes, Congelagos

“Collaboration is great, and it has helped us a great deal since the early days of the project.”

Joana Lopes is a Technical Innovation in the Congelagos, priority is given to the desire for an ongoing collaboration, which is focused on r & d and innovative ideas.

Ana Machado, Sonae MC

“This partnership has been very important as it helps to give you a strategy for r & d and innovation.”

Ana Machado, co-ordinator of the Power and Sustainability of the group's MC, believes the partnership is essential in projects, and the provision of services to you.

Pedro Vieira, From

“B2E CoLAB manages knowledge, partnerships, and networking.”

Pedro Vieira, Innovation Manager at Navia, sees collaboration as an opportunity to become part of an ecosystem of innovation and sustainability.

Paulo Vaz Pires, ICBAS

“I was pleasantly surprised by these job opportunities.”

Paulo Vaz Pires (ICBAS) can see in the B2E Payments to a unique partnership, paving the way for new opportunities, employment, and value added tax.

Diana Anderson, The Sea-Eight

“We recognize the B2E Payments ecosystem with a unique business.”

Diana Almeida, R&D Project Manager at Sea Eight, talks about her confidence in collaboration and in the team that specializes in adapting processes to the reality of companies.

Blue Growth
with a Global Impact.

For each project, a positive impact on the Blue Bioeconomy.

Blue Bioeconomy Pact

Portugal at the forefront of Blue Biotechnology

InsectERA Mobilization Agenda

Innovation in the bioindustrial sector based on a Circular Economy

Horizon Europe