Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Navigating the Blue Bioeconomy: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Coastal Aquaculture
SUBMARINER Network for Blue Growth and Blue Bio Techpreneurs
The learner gained an in-depth understanding of blue bioeconomy entrepreneurship by exploring coastal aquaculture, business models, market trends, and investment opportunities. The course covered farming, aquaculture innovations, products, sustainable practices, upscaling, funding, data management, and intellectual property. Through case studies, learners developed skills for entrepreneurship, navigating career opportunities, and contributing to sustainable ventures in the blue bioeconomy.
4 weeks, 4 hours per week
Angela Schultz-Zehden
Managing Director SUBMARINER Network for Blue Growth
SUBMARINER Network for Blue Growth
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- assess the potential of coastal aquaculture and marine biomass-based products in contributing to blue bioeconomy growth.
- develop innovative business models for coastal aquaculture ventures by exploring case studies and analysing industry trends.
- explain the environmental, economic, and regulatory challenges and opportunities in coastal aquaculture and their impact on entrepreneurial ventures.
- apply business skills such as market analysis and strategic planning to create scalable and sustainable coastal aquaculture businesses.
- evaluate different financing options, investment strategies and legal frameworks to promote sustainable growth and innovation in the coastal aquaculture sector.
Syllabus
Week 1 • Introduction to coastal aquaculture
Coastal aquaculture, market trends, investment opportunities, industry growth, macroalgae farming, wild harvest, environmental impact, innovation in the blue economy, business cases for sustainable practices
Week 2 • Business models, applications and technologies in the blue bioeconomy
Algae in the food industry, bivalves and algae as animal feed, algae applications in agriculture, algae for the clothing and textile industry, innovations in blue bioeconomy technologies, sustainable business models, and technological advancements in marine-based industries
Week 3 • Upscaling, funding, data & IPR in the blue bioeconomy
Blue economy market data, regulatory frameworks for macroalgae, business support and guidance, navigating funding and investment for sustainable growth, economic models, data management, intellectual property (IPR), and opportunities for scaling in the blue bioeconomy
Week 4 • Driving innovation and leadership in the blue bioeconomy
Skilled labour in the blue economy, fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, career opportunities in coastal and marine sectors, professional pathways, workforce development and skills for sustainable business growth in the blue bioeconomy
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Issued on 30th April 2026
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