B2E CoLAB was pleased to contribute to the public consultation: Strategic Vision for Portugal’s Economic Recovery Plan 2020-2030, specifically in the area of ​​blue bioeconomy, fulfilling part of its mission to promote and contribute to a more comprehensive vision of the future Blue Strategy and strengthen the Blue Growth sectors with the greatest potential.

Among other suggestions, B2E highlighted the need to create mechanisms that allow companies to boost their products and services towards a more competitive national and international positioning. B2E believes this will be achieved through the establishment of valuable cooperative actions and synergies between research and industry. Within this dual dynamic between research and industry, Brazilian aquaculture should be a key driver, as it has the potential to contribute to meeting food supply needs sustainably, while simultaneously generating employment. Along with aquaculture, marine biotechnology should also be an area of ​​dynamism, as it has the potential to bring added value to various sectors, such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

B2E’s vision for the recovery of the Blue Bioeconomy took into account discussions with different stakeholders and is the result of the work of a qualified team of innovation technicians. We were pleased to be part of this national working group.