Successful proposals will contribute to EU Initiative on Biotech and Biomanufacturing, the EU Bioeconomy Strategy and its action plan, as well as the Zero Pollution Action Plan, the implementation of the EU strategy for a Sustainable Blue Economy and address the EC Communication 'Towards a Strong and Sustainable EU Algae Sector'. Significant contribution is also expected to the objectives of the Mission "Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030" in particular to Objective 3: "Make the blue economy carbon-neutral and circular".
Projects results are expected to contribute to the following expected outcomes:
- Proven industrial scalability potential of sustainable cultivation, pretreatment and valorisation options for macroalgae species.[1]
- Novel bio-based product(s) and viable business opportunities for bio-based applications from cultivated macroalgae.
- Socio-economic benefits with demonstrated potential for job creation and/or preservation (e.g. in case of declining blue economy professions).
- Demonstrated environmental sustainability, encompassing biodiversity and water quality preservation and/or enhancement, and, when applicable, restoration.
Whether exploiting its biomass or genetic potential, the aquatic environment may play a major role in a sustainable bioeconomy. It may help reduce pressure on land and contribute in a sustainable and more diverse manner with the supply of sustainable biomass for food, feed and
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