{"id":5182,"date":"2026-10-21T08:44:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T08:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beside-project.eu\/?p=5182"},"modified":"2026-10-21T08:45:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T08:45:55","slug":"helena-vieira-highlights-the-potential-of-the-blue-bioeconomy-at-deep-tec4ocean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beside-project.eu\/index.php\/2026\/10\/21\/helena-vieira-highlights-the-potential-of-the-blue-bioeconomy-at-deep-tec4ocean\/","title":{"rendered":"Helena Vieira Highlights the Potential of the Blue Bioeconomy at Deep T\u00e9c4Ocean"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5182\" class=\"elementor elementor-5182\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cb97335 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cb97335\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ca3a9bd\" data-id=\"ca3a9bd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f83108c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f83108c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/beside-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/helena_deep_tec4ocean.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5183\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beside-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/helena_deep_tec4ocean.png 850w, https:\/\/beside-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/helena_deep_tec4ocean-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/beside-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/helena_deep_tec4ocean-768x475.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-396c2b1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"396c2b1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6611cdb\" data-id=\"6611cdb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9778d4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9778d4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helena Vieira, BESIDE ERA Chair holder and researcher at CESAM and the University of Aveiro, participated in Deep T\u00e9c4Ocean on 19 October 2026, sharing her experience in translating scientific knowledge into innovative solutions, creating business opportunities from marine resources, and strengthening connections between science, industry and public policy.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Held at the T\u00e9cnico Innovation Center in Lisbon, Deep T\u00e9c4Ocean was organised by the Directorate-General for Maritime Policy (DGPM), in partnership with the Students&#8217; Association of Instituto Superior T\u00e9cnico. The event brought together students, researchers, companies and public institutions to discuss challenges and opportunities in the Blue Economy.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the panel \u201cBlue Medtech, Blue Food &amp; Sustainable Aquaculture\u201d, Helena Vieira shared insights from her professional experience at the intersection of science, entrepreneurship and ocean policy. She highlighted the potential of the blue bioeconomy and marine biotechnology to transform knowledge of marine biodiversity into innovative solutions, economic opportunities and societal benefits.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drawing on her experience in establishing BIOALVO and developing applications based on marine bioactive compounds, she emphasised the importance of bringing scientific research closer to industry needs and societal challenges. She also stressed that sustainable innovation requires more than scientific excellence. It demands expertise in management, economics, intellectual property and market dynamics, alongside effective collaboration between researchers, businesses, investors and policymakers.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This perspective is closely aligned with the objectives of the BESIDE ERA Chair project at the University of Aveiro and CESAM, which promotes the integration of natural and socioeconomic sciences to strengthen interdisciplinary research and support evidence-based decision-making for the sustainable management of natural resources. Connecting science, economics and governance is essential to recognising the value of natural capital, developing innovative solutions and supporting a sustainable transition towards a resilient Blue Economy.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addressing students interested in pursuing ocean-related careers, research projects or entrepreneurial initiatives, Helena Vieira encouraged them to look beyond scientific discovery and focus on transforming knowledge into solutions that address real societal and market needs. She highlighted the importance of understanding economic and regulatory frameworks, embracing interdisciplinary approaches and building bridges between academia, industry and public policy.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her participation in Deep T\u00e9c4Ocean provided an opportunity to share knowledge and inspire younger generations to explore careers and innovation opportunities in ocean-related sectors, reinforcing the role of the University of Aveiro and CESAM in advancing marine science, innovation and a competitive, sustainable blue bioeconomy.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>About Deep T\u00e9c4Ocean<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep T\u00e9c4Ocean is an initiative dedicated to ocean science, technology and innovation. 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