Project Overview
BlueRemediomics will develop novel tools and approaches to explore marine microbiome data, uniting an international consortium of experts that will work on the discovery and production of high value sustainable marine microbiome-based products, processes and services.
BlueRemediomics at a glance
The marine microbiome is one of the fastest growing segments of the blue bioeconomy, and its study is vital for the discovery, understanding, protection and utilisation of our ocean resources. BlueRemediomics will develop novel tools and approaches to explore marine microbiome data, uniting an international consortium of experts that will work on the discovery and production of high value sustainable marine microbiome-based products, processes and services.
BlueRemediomics will systematically catalogue marine microbiome data and marine culture collections to facilitate the development of industrial processes that reduce waste, increase the reuse of natural products and by-products, and improve aquaculture processes. The project simultaneously aims to ensure equitable access to and sharing of benefits derived from any new products, such as new medicines or cosmeceuticals. It will also gauge the societal appetite for biobased solutions.
PROGRAMME:
HORIZON Europe (HORIZON-CL6-2022-CIRCBIO-01)
DURATION:
December 2022 – November 2026 (48 months)
TYPE OF ACTION:
Research and Innovation Actions
CONSORTIUM:
24 partners from 13 countries
COORDINATOR:
EMBL (Germany) and CNRS (France)
TOTAL BUDGET:
€9.2 million
Objectives
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Develop an integrated bioinformatics platform to explore the marine microbiome, uniting data, and data types.
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Establish innovative culturomics platforms and high-throughput screening technologies to exploit marine microbial consortia.
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Provide biotechnological products and processes based on marine bioresources.
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Develop aquaculture and ecosystem services embodying the “do no significant harm” principle.
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Enhance access and benefits sharing (ABS) of marine genetic resources, whilst ensuring protection of intellectual property.
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Increase awareness of the marine microbiome to a diverse range of stakeholders.
Expected Results
The project aims to achieve improved knowledge and data that will allow the development of legislative frameworks to better monitor, understand and protect the marine microbiome. It will enable the sustainable and equitable exploitation of marine microbiome as a bioresource to its full potential and will set the groundwork for the production of novel, sustainable and natural products based on marine bioresources.