Women carrying marine biomass

THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE
WHO HAVE THE COURAGE TO SEE
OPPORTUNITIES WHERE OTHERS
SEE PROBLEMS.

We transform marine biomass into science,
innovation and opportunities for future generations.

BLU ORIGIN is an international Blue Innovation Hub where coastal
communities, universities, researchers, governments and industry
work together for a sustainable and prosperous future.

SCIENCE We research nature.
INNOVATION We create solutions.
COMMUNITY We empower people.
EDUCATION We build the future.
IMPACT We regenerate our planet.
Women collecting marine biomass

COMMUNITIES

Women collect marine biomass naturally stranded on beaches.
A source of income. A source of dignity.

Children studying in classroom

EDUCATION

Their children can study.
Education opens doors to a brighter future.

Students in laboratory

UNIVERSITIES

Students join universities.
They learn. They explore. They become researchers.

Scientist with microscope

RESEARCH

Biologists, chemists and engineers study the potential of marine biomass in our laboratories.

Aerial coastal view

INNOVATION

Research turns into patents, prototypes and sustainable solutions.

Aerial coastal view

A GLOBAL VISION
LOCAL ACTION

Building a sustainable future for communities and our ocean.

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RESEARCH AREAS

Science for a regenerative future

Marine Biotechnology
Bio-based Materials
Nature-based Solutions
Circular Bioeconomy
Regenerative Agriculture
Industrial Biotechnology
Green Chemistry
Climate Adaptation
Marine Ecology
Bioproducts
Biofertilizers
Biomaterials
Green Solutions
DISCOVER ALL RESEARCH AREAS

FROM OCEAN TO OPPORTUNITY

We transform marine biomass into value for people and the planet.

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SUPPORT BLU ORIGIN

Your contribution fuels research, education and opportunity.

  • Scholarships for young scientists
  • Laboratories and equipment
  • Research and innovation
  • Community development
DONATION FOR PILOT PROJECT

Help us launch, test and prove the impact of our model.
Every contribution makes the future possible.

OUR PARTNERS
Pwani University University of Padua
Local Ocean Conservation Materially
Ostia Clean Up Kilifi County
ZERI Foundation Ostia Clean Up
and many other scientific and institutional partners