1. Pierre Erwes
Chairman
BioMarine International Clusters Association

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. BlueForward Investment Fund