If you are an EU-based start-up or small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) with an innovative product, technology, or solution in the algae sector and are seeking investors or funding for your project, this opportunity is for you!
Express your interest by completing the application form below for a chance to pitch your solution to a panel of potential investors. Selected participants will receive support from BlueInvest to prepare their pitch.
Apply now through the application form!
Key dates to keep in mind
Application Deadline: Monday, 16 September 2024
Notification of Selection: Monday, 30 September 2024
Event Day: 7 November 2024
Event organisation details
- Notification of Results: All applicants will receive the application results by the end of September. Only five companies will be selected to present their pitches.
- 1:1 Dry Run Session: EuroQuity will schedule individual dry run sessions with each pitching company to provide feedback on their pitches and explain event details.
- D-Day: The online event will take place on Thursday, November 7, at 4:00 PM CET. Each company will have 5 minutes to the investors, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session.
Additional information
About BlueInvest
BlueInvest is the European Union’s innovation and investment platform for the Blue Economy. It provides support to help young ocean technology companies to shift their ideas into marketable products and services by providing business coaching and fundraising support and matching them with investors. It also offers a wealth of opportunities for founders, investors, large corporates and stakeholders in the blue economy. By fostering a robust community, BlueInvest facilitates networking, investment readiness assistance, and investor capacity building. Through its community platform and various events, BlueInvest connects investors with high-potential startups and SMEs that are pioneering innovative and sustainable solutions for the Blue Economy.
For more information, please visit https://www.blue-invest.eu/.
About EU4Algae
EU4Algae is a European algae stakeholders forum aimed at supporting bringing more algae-based products (e.g. food, feed, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, polymers, etc.) to the EU market. EU4Algae Forum is a unique collaborative space for European algae stakeholders, including farmers, producers, sellers, consumers, technology developers, business-support organisations, investors, public authorities, academia, and researchers. Its community now boasts over 1000 members dedicated to discussing the advancement of algae in Europe. EU4Algae supports closely the European Commission, especially the implementation of the EU Algae Initiative and its action plan. EU4Algae disseminates EU-funded initiatives and projects and shares knowledge and best practices for enabling and boosting the development of a regenerative algae industry and strengthening the sector.
Need help?
Should you have any questions regarding the event or your eligibility, please contact Pierre Alexis Fillon at: pa [dot] fillon
bpifrance [dot] fr (pa[dot]fillon[at]bpifrance[dot]fr).
