Advancing Blue Biomass Solutions for a Sustainable Bioeconomy
On May 21, the PROMISEANG project was proud to participate in the Circularis BioCluster workshop held during the European Biomass Conference & Exhibition (EUBCE) 2026 in The Hague, Netherlands. Organised jointly by the PROMISEANG and VALORISH projects, the workshop brought together researchers, industry representatives, and sustainability experts to explore innovative pathways for transforming marine biomass and fish industry by-products into high-value products.
A Collaborative Workshop on Blue Biomass Valorisation
As members of the Circularis BioCluster, PROMISEANG and VALORISH joined forces to organise the workshop “Blue Biomass to High-Value Products”, highlighting the growing role of marine resources, alternative proteins, and circular bioeconomy strategies in Europe’s sustainable transition.
The session provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, showcasing cutting-edge research and practical approaches to maximise the value of marine biomass while reducing waste across the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
PROMISEANG was represented by Alicia Paz from Universidade de Vigo, who presented the project’s work on marine resource valorisation and innovative technologies for transforming blue biomass into sustainable products.Her presentation highlighted how PROMISEANG is developing solutions that contribute to a more circular and resource-efficient blue economy by unlocking the potential of underutilised marine resources and fish processing side streams.
The workshop also offered an opportunity to discuss a critical aspect of bioeconomy innovation: consumer acceptance. As marine biomass-derived products gain traction, understanding societal perceptions and building consumer confidence remain essential to ensuring successful market uptake.
Presentations and Key Topics
The workshop featured contributions from experts representing PROMISEANG & VALORISH.
Presentations covered a wide range of topics, including:
Introduction to the Circularis BioCluster and its mission to foster circular bioeconomy innovation.
Overview of the VALORISH project and its work on fish by-product valorisation.
Overview of the PROMISEANG project and its marine biomass valorisation activities.
Multi-scale computational strategies for bioprocess assessment and optimisation.
Marine resource valorisation technologies and applications developed within PROMISEANG.
Sustainable bioeconomy approaches for the utilisation of fish industry waste.
Computational approaches supporting fish protein by-product valorisation for bioactive peptide production.
Modelling waste biorefineries to enhance the recovery of valuable compounds from fish processing residues.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)-supported circular economy strategies for fish industry by-products.
These presentations demonstrated how digital tools, biotechnology, and sustainability assessment methodologies can work together to create new value chains while reducing environmental impacts.
Strengthening Collaboration Across the Blue Bioeconomy
Beyond the technical discussions, the workshop fostered meaningful dialogue among researchers, industry stakeholders, and policymakers working towards a more sustainable and circular bioeconomy. The event reinforced the importance of cross-sector collaboration in addressing challenges related to biomass utilisation, waste reduction, resource efficiency, and sustainable food systems. It also highlighted the strong synergies between the projects within the Circularis BioCluster ecosystem.
PROMISEANG is delighted to have contributed to this successful workshop and to the broader discussions taking place at EUBCE 2026. The project remains committed to advancing innovative solutions for marine biomass valorisation and supporting Europe’s transition towards a resilient, circular, and sustainable blue economy.
We would like to thank everyone who attended the workshop and engaged in the discussions. Special thanks go to our sister project VALORISH and all speakers and participants who helped make the session a success.
Stay tuned for more PROMISEANG events, project updates, and results as we continue our journey towards unlocking the full potential of marine biomass.
