Target WG members: scientists working in every marine biotechnology field, industry representatives, economy and business specialists, funding agencies and investors, regulatory specialists, IPR consultants.
This WG will establish specific use case scenarios (from source to sink) for specific marine biotechnology market: cosmetics and materials. These use cases are selected according to their economic potential, having in mind that nutraceuticals and new chemical compounds are sectors with a high financial gain. At least one use-case scenario for each product development will be identified for each of the three purposes. This WG will identify compounds with a commercial potential and at least one STSM per compound will be devoted to identifying the necessary steps for its development and commercialisation. All value chains within use-case scenarios will be evaluated by focusing on SLCA as well. Three highly participatory workshops will be organize; the first will be devoted to the methods for product development, while the second one will cover the market analysis and life cycle analysis and the third will focus on the development of innovative business models and business plans. An interdisciplinary audience in both workshops is targeted, this will enable an exchange of know-how and good practices. The results will be openly available through a comprehensive roadmap.