Maine Blue Biotech Studio
teams selected for 2026 program
registrants at the sold-out 2026 Summit
blue biotech-focused program in the US
The Maine Blue Biotech Studio is a program designed to accelerate the next generation of marine biotechnology ventures.
Hosted at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, the two-week Innovation Studio brings together scientists, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from Maine and beyond to turn breakthrough ideas into scalable businesses.
Participants receive:
• tailored mentorship
• access to Bigelow’s world-class R&D facilities
• exposure to investors through the Blue Biotech Investor Summit in Portland.
Following the in-person studio, teams continue their journey with nine months of virtual mentorship and commercialization support led by Hatch Blue. This ongoing guidance helps participants refine their business models, validate technologies, and prepare for investment.
We’re seeking researchers, startups, and entrepreneurs developing marine-based biotechnology
with strong commercial potential, whether in food and feed, health and wellness, sustainable materials, agriculture, or energy. Ideal applicants are working with marine biomaterials such as algae, seaweed, shellfish, or fish byproducts, and are eager to scale solutions that create value from the ocean while protecting it.
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Potential investment opportunities through introductions to relevant venture capital firms
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Pitch and investor readiness support to create a strong and investable value proposition
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Support with company formation, business strategy, product commercialization, and fundraising strategy
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Access to a global network of blue biotechnology companies, mentors, and investors
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Individualized mentorship; teams are paired with relevant industry leaders and also participate in 1-to-1 sessions with Hatch Blue
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Opportunity to pitch at the Blue Biotech Investor Summit, the program’s showcase finale
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FAQs
February 6th, 2026
To be announced.
The in-person studio is two weeks, and teams receive 9-months ongoing hybrid support.
The in-person studio will be hosted at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Science, located in East Boothbay, Maine, USA.
The Blue Biotech Investor Summit will be held in Portland, Maine.
Whilst there is no equity investment during the program, there is opportunity to meet investors within our network who may seek to invest in your company, including Hatch Blue and others.
All travel, accommodation, and food costs will be covered by the program for those successful applications (2 participants per team).
You do not need to have a registered entity upon application but we expect that you are ready to do so by the end of the program.
Yes, you are still eligible.
One but ideally two co-founders.
Yes, on-site presence is required as we will run all activities in one location. In our experience, physically connecting with the cohort, Hatch Blue team and its mentors is far more rewarding and productive.
The two-week program will culminate in a Blue Biotech Investor Summit in Portland, Maine; an opportunity to pitch to key industry stakeholders looking to support the latest in biotechnology innovation.
Hatch Blue was conceived in late 2017 by co-founders Carsten Krome, Georg Baunach and Wayne Murphy, with the goal to revolutionise the way we produce seafood through investing in its technological development.
There is no specific requirement for you to disclose your confidential information (including any trade secrets) or IP during your attendance. However, if you do wish to share any information with us, Hatch Blue, Conservation International, The Nature Conservancy and all founding or organizing teams will ensure that all information is kept totally confidential and will not be shared without your written permission.