Pierre Erwes Chairman BioMarine International Clusters Association

Our Focus Sustainable Aquaculture And marine co-products New Algae Production Systems Marine Biodiversity Industrial Use Marine New Technologies

The role of the Blue fund KEY ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES GLOBAL END MARKETS Portfolio Companies 500 M€ Cosmetics, Health & Wellness Marine Biotechnologies & Biorefinery (using marine biodiversity) Protein Production Feed, Agriculture Aquaculture Macro/micro algae Sustainable Industry (bio Materials, Chemicals, biorefinery, Water Treatment, Waste Remediation…) Other technologies (Digital, oceanography, climate…) Maritime Industries (Shipping, Fishing, Telecom) Background objectives JOB CREATION / ECONOMY GROWTH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOOD SECURITY

Our Deal Flow origins from The cluster of Clusters in marine for marine bioresources A unique industry &investor’s platform Next generation of blue entrepreneurs Our clientele: Québec businesses of all sizes: SMBs, large corporations, cooperatives and other social economy enterprises Foreign companies with plans to locate to Québec Subsidiaries of foreign companies already established in Québec

Our Geographical scope Europe Québec Canada Israel China Foreign investment prospecting We promote Québec as an investment destination for foreign companies. We help them assess the competitive advantages they would derive from investing in Québec, and we offer them our full support with securing a site, partners and, of course, financing. Our services : Providing expert support to executives of foreign companies by: Preparation of customized business proposals for specific projects Facilitating their analytical approach and decision-making process Supplying up-to-date information and documentation about their sector in Québec and the advantages it offers Management of financial and tax incentives that meet their needs Serve as a friendly intermediary with government Networking with potential suppliers and government agencies Organizing a welcome program based on the needs determined during their on-site visit to Québec Help with site selection: Assisting in the choice of a location in Québec Preparation of a comparative model of operating costs in Québec Introduction of local and international partners and suppliers to interested companies so they can forge strategic alliances Access to various levels of government to obtain information, permits and other authorizations Providing access to the different financial solutions available

BlueForward Investment Fund Pierre.erwes@blueForward.com