Interreg Euro-MED - 2B-BLUE

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 fosters innovation through 5 interactive Blue Biotechnology Hubs that facilitate collaboration, know-how transfer and innovation across the Mediterranean. The project supports public-private cooperation, training and scientific activities. Through its new Transfer Phase, 2B-BLUE will transfer and embed mature solutions and tools into new territories, promoting their adoption and ensuring that project results continue to generate impact beyond the testing phase.

2B-BLUE partners present the 2B-BLUE project.

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Latest outputs

Interreg Euro-MED Academy course

2B-BLUE’s course launches on December 7th!

Launching on 7 December 2026, Partnership Models for Sustainable Aquaculture is a free online course from the Interreg Euro-MED 2B-BLUE project. Whether you are a student, researcher, aquaculture professional or simply curious about the future of our oceans, there is something for you. Explore inspiring Mediterranean projects, discover innovative ways of farming the sea and learn how partnerships can turn creative ideas into practical solutions for a more sustainable blue economy.

Register now: https://academy.interreg-euro-med.eu/

Find the press release here.

Third Newsletter

June 2026 – Outcomes of pilot projects advancing sustainable aquaculture across the Mediterranean

The Third 2B-BLUE Newsletter presents the outcomes of Demonstration Sites accross the Mediterranean. The success of these experimental sites are summariszed in transferable solutions.

Download the newsletter here.

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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.

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