In our last event before the summer, our speakers' insights were enlightening, and their chemistry was absolutely charming.
📍Bernardo Ferreira de Carvalho, the Co-Founder & CEO of Oceano Fresco, showcased how Oceano Fresco is driving the change in the world of aquaculture by growing high-quality bivalve species.
Protein demand will double in 30 years, but the most significant protein sources, namely for species at the peak of the trophic scale, are unsustainable.
Bivalves as one of the lowest species on the trophic scale has a low footprint and the advantage of blending taste and high nutrition. We can’t wait to see Amêijoas à Bolhão Pato powered by Oceano Fresco.
📍Joana Rosa, researcher at S2AQUAcoLAB, showed us literally the future. Her lab is developing cellular aquaculture to produce protein without killing the oceans.
Their multi-award work is building a cost-effective, circular process to produce fish protein at scale without the need for animals. Their research is exceptional and particularly relevant due to its use of microalgae to prevent the need for animal use and make the overall process more efficient.
📍Rui Rodrigues, Partner @ Indico Capital Partners, walked us through the VC perspective. Their Blue Fund is on the leading edge of sustainable capital funding, being one of the most significant worldwide ocean-focused funds. Their investment process mixes traditional VC practices with a strong ESG foundation.
If you’re working in this sector and looking for funding, Indico might be a key player in helping you grow.
Finally, the 30-second pitches, the closest part of the event to our hearts, were once again full of energy and a strong desire to leverage the community's collective brain.
A massive thank you to Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute for hosting us, Climate Circle Lisbon for partnering with us for this special event, and SOGRAPE and MC Food Lab for their invaluable support.
See you later in the year!
