BEAP-MAR Project Results

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Work Packages

1

Identification, Analysis and Characterisation of Marine Organisms
This WP aims to identify non-commercially exploited marine organisms as a source of new high added value products, such as new strains of micro and macroalgae, marine fungi, and sponges

2

Definition of Methodologies to Establish Pathways for Industrial Implementation
This WP foresees developing methodologies for producing high-value products from new compounds at an industrial level. The partnership will then establish optimal methodologies for each of the compounds selected in WP1, and the expertise of the BEAP-MAR consortium will be combined with feedback obtained from industrial stakeholders in the BEAP-MAR Workshops. The overview of the industrial pathway for these methodologies will be described followed by the validation of these methodologies.

3

Product Tests
WP3 focuses on developing Product Tests designed as technology and knowledge transfer procedures to create innovative, sustainable and cost-effective high-value products derived from compounds obtained from new strains of microalgae and macroalgae, sponges and sponges and marine fungi. These tests aim to give SMEs in the AA access to expert knowledge.

4

Blue Bioeconomy Engagement and Development
This WP encompasses all the actions related to engaging and collaborating with key stakeholders. Engaging with stakeholders, including policymakers, industry representatives, scientists, and the public, is critical to developing a successful Blue Bioeconomy. Through engagement, stakeholders can identify common goals and concerns, share knowledge and expertise, and work together to overcome challenges and develop innovative solutions, boosting the impact of BEAP-MAR outputs.

Key Outcomes

SWOT Analysis
An overview of the Blue Bioeconomy in exploiting living resources will be obtained, consulting key stakeholders and reviewing existing literature.

Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference will be created, capturing the essential considerations in searching for new compounds (mainly biomolecules).

Selection and Identification of Organisms
Each partner will select and identify a series of organisms using different methods for further laboratory analysis. Different analytical techniques will be used for their characterisation.

Feasibility and Effects Studies
Once the optimised high added value products have been identified, feasibility and effects studies will be conducted to ensure their safety.

Methodologies to Establish Pathways for Industrial Implementation
Optimal methodologies will be established for each of the compounds selected in WP1, and the expertise of the BEAP-MAR consortium will be combined with feedback obtained from industrial stakeholders in the BEAP-MAR Workshops. The overview of the industrial pathway for these methodologies will be described

Validation of Methodologies
At least 4 methodologies are expected to be selected and validated, which will involve a comparative analysis of the developed methods. The development and validation of these methodologies will enable their subsequent industrial development and transfer to the value chains of the Blue Bioeconomy.

Product Tests
A total of 8 Product Tests will be carried out, 2 in each partner country. The Product Tests designed as technology and knowledge transfer procedures to create innovative, sustainable and cost-effective high-value products derived from compounds.

Online Community
The online platform will act as a meeting point between project partners and identified stakeholders.

Catalogue of Marine Organisms
To increase the knowledge about Atlantic Area resources and organisms.

Joint Action Plan
This will include lessons learned from a regulatory and industrial perspective with an action plan going forward.

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