All-Atlantic Marine Biotechnology Initiative

Pledge Area

Ocean Technology

Challenges

• Exploit the potential of marine biotechnology
• Foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the ocean economy value chain

Pledge Summary

Establish research programs at the Atlantic level on marine microbiome, aquaculture, drug discovery and development.

Impact Statement

Provide the underpinnes for marine bioeconomy across the South Atlantic.

Pledge Description

The All-Atlantic Marine Biotechnology Initiative will actively promote capacity building, training, Research and Innovation and new start-ups across the South and theTropical Atlantic. Will also actively engage industry and the stakeholders, promote communication and outreach to police makers and society. Taking advantage of an international consortia it will identify relevant stakeholders, data sources, networks, key players, and initiatives in a co-creation process.

Pledge Deliverables

1. Workshops on biotechnology, aquaculture, and microbiome
2. Workshops on start-up development
3. Roadmap for marine biotechnology and bioeconomy