Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, an East Boothbay nonprofit research institute focused on global ocean health, last week launched a program called Blue Biotech Innovation Ecosystem that aims to accelerate the translation of marine science into commercial opportunity.
Partnering with Hatch Blue and regional collaborators, Bigelow’s goal is to launch an “innovation studio,” attract investment, and create jobs by leveraging Maine’s experience in life sciences and the blue economy.