Human health, food and energy security, and environmental sustainability are challenges that require innovative solutions. Many of these can be found in the study and exploitation of marine and freshwater resources, also known as Blue Biotechnologies. However, their development in Europe is still in its infancy. 2B-BLUE will foster them by establishing 5 interactive Blue Biotechnology Hubs that will facilitate collaboration, know-how transfer and innovation. These will integrate partners across the Mediterranean in the areas of research, industry, governance, civil society, and the environment. 2B-BLUE will support public-private cooperation, training, and scientific activities that will continue after the project’s end.

2B-BLUE aims to capitalize on B-Blue positive results to:

1. Exemplify evidence-based best practices identified to help communities turn BBt research into practice.
2. Build national demonstration sites (DS) to experiment emerging technologies or practices in local field conditions and bridge the gap among BBt research and industry for new technologies adaptation while help improve marine environment,
3. Establish strategic alliances of 5-helix stakeholders for the uptake of advanced blue biotechnologies by Med industries and
4. Improve regional policies for enhancing sustainability, research and innovation capacities in Euro-Med area.