Blue bioeconomy

The blue bioeconomy is an emerging field with significant potential in the transition to a sustainable society. At Chalmers Industriteknik, we conduct research and innovation to develop circular and resource-efficient solutions in blue food and materials, and to strengthen the competitiveness of industry.

From blue resources to a green shift

Blue bioeconomy is about harnessing renewable resources from marine and freshwater environments in a sustainable way. It includes everything from fishing and aquaculture to the cultivation of algae and seaweed to produce food, feed, bio-based materials, and energy.

The interest in this field is growing rapidly – especially since ocean farming requires no land, irrigation, or fertilizers. At the same time, there are challenges to navigate such as environmental risks, unclear regulations, limited knowledge, and a need for new forms of collaboration.

At Chalmers Industriteknik, we work with research and innovation to develop circular and efficient solutions within the blue bioeconomy.

Our focus areas include:

  • Sustainable food and feed
  • Resource efficiency and traceability
  • Health and nutrition
  • Valorization of residual streams into valuable materials and products

Together with companies, academia, municipalities, and other stakeholders, we are driving the transition toward a circular and competitive blue economy.

Meet the experts

Hanna Ulmefors

Project Manager, PhD

Maria Pettersson

Project Leader, MSc

Nils Ólafur Egilsson

Project Manager, MSc

Peter Carlsson

Project manager, MSc

Project

TRACELAND – Innovative traceability project in fisheries

New landing rules in fisheries and the European Digital Product Passport (DPP) are creating new requirements for more accurate data and better management of marine resources.  

Project

Co-Creating Better Blue (C2B2)

Chalmers Industriteknik leads the task on “Land-sea interactions in the offshore blue economy”, where we will investigate and map relevant value chains, linkages, inter…

Project

Design for Circular Fishing Gear  

Design for circular fishing gear is one of several sub-projects within the Swedish Maritime and Water Authority’s (HaV) government mandate on the collection of fishing gear and recreational boats.

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