Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre

Pioneering the Blue Economy

Promoting sustainable ocean resources for economic growth and improved livelihoods.

Startups Incubated

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Funded To Startups

About Blue Economy

Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre supports startups in the Blue Economy sector, which aims at the sustainable use of ocean resources towards promoting developing innovative business models that address environmental threats, promote economic growth, and improved livelihoods.

Our Focus

We nurture innovations in aquaculture, marine biotechnology, and ocean sustainability. Our goal is to create a thriving ecosystem where ocean-based industries can flourish responsibly, utilizing cutting-edge technology to solve challenges in food security, energy, and environmental protection.

Thrust Areas

Key sectors where we drive innovation and sustainability.

Aquaculture

Sustainable farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants.

Sea Food Processing

Processing of marine food products to ensure quality, safety, and value addition.

Marine Biotechnology

Exploration of marine resources for the development of new products and processes.

Marine Tourism

Sustainable tourism activities that focus on the marine environment and conservation.

Desalination

Technologies for removing salts and minerals from saline water to produce fresh water.

Coastal Protection

Measures and technologies to protect coastlines from erosion and flooding.

Marine Pollution

Solutions for monitoring and mitigating pollution in marine environments.

Marine Renewables

Harnessing renewable energy from marine sources such as wind, wave, and tidal power.

Advancements in Marine Fishing

Modern innovations and sustainable practices in the marine fishing industry.

Marine Transportation

Efficient and sustainable transportation of goods and people via marine routes.

Alternate Materials

Development of eco-friendly materials to replace plastics and reduce marine impact.

Under-Water Robotics & Exploration

Robotics and technologies for underwater exploration, mapping, and resource assessment.

Support Programs

Comprehensive support to nurture ocean-focused startups.

Internship Programs

Offering hands-on learning opportunities for students to gain real-world experience in the Blue Economy sector.

Skill Development Programs

Enhancing industry-relevant skills through targeted training sessions and workshops.

Pre-Incubation Support

Providing early-stage guidance and resources to transform innovative ideas into viable business models.

BBC Support Ecosystem

Comprehensive support tailored to accelerate your innovation journey from ideation to market success.

Co-working & Lab Space

Flexible workspaces equipped with essential facilities for day-to-day research and development.

Infrastructure Support

Providing state-of-the-art facilities, lab spaces, and equipment to startups, enabling them to research, innovate, and develop sustainable solutions.

Mentoring Support

Offering expert guidance from industry leaders and scientists to refine business models, enhance technical capabilities, and foster strategic growth.

Seed Support

Empowering startups with initial funding to kickstart their ventures and validate innovative ideas for sustainable bio-innovation solutions.

Funding Support

Facilitating connections with investors and grant opportunities to secure capital for scaling projects addressing environmental and economic challenges.

Acceleration Support

Driving startups towards market readiness through tailored programs, strategic partnerships, and business development opportunities in the Bio-innovation sector.