Summary of our participation in the BlueUP Bootcamp 2024 held from June 23 to 26. This significant event focused on promoting innovation and collaboration between private and public incubators in the blue economy sector.

BlueUP is a project launched by the Blue Economy, Fisheries, and Aquaculture program, funded by the European Union in Algeria. The primary beneficiary of this project is the Ministry of Fisheries and Halieutic Productions (MPPH). This program aims to support thirty (30) university and private incubators, with the support provided by experts from the consortium: Aix-Marseille University, Accélérateur M, and Pole Mer Méditerranée.

The program included a series of workshops and flash conferences on various topics such as "Design Thinking for Blue Economy Solutions", "Market Analysis: Needs, Opportunities, and Solutions" and "Innovative Business Models for Blue Economy Startups".

The workshops covered essential areas such as market analysis, prototyping, and a Business Model Canvas workshop that helped participants effectively structure their business models. All these workshops and conferences, enriched with debates among the various stakeholders present, led to the creation of "The Blue Innovation Wheel in Algeria". This valuable tool will help incubators better guide the development of innovative projects in the blue economy.

This event was a crucial platform for strengthening partnerships between private incubators and public entities and for laying the groundwork for our incubated startups to establish connections with potential collaborators in the blue economy sector.