Circalgae at AlgaEurope 2025: Connecting, Learning and Sharing Progress

The Circalgae project team took part in AlgaEurope, one of Europe’s leading international conferences dedicated to algae research, innovation and industrial applications. The event offered a unique space for knowledge sharing, collaboration and exchange across the European algae community.

Why AlgaEurope Matters for Circalgae

Recognised as a flagship event for the algae sector, AlgaEurope brings together science, industry and policy to address key topics such as algae production systems, biorefinery approaches, circular bioeconomy and the development of sustainable algal value chains across food, feed, cosmetics and bio-based markets.
For Circalgae, attending AlgaEurope was an opportunity to strengthen engagement with the algae ecosystem and gain valuable insights into market trends, regulatory challenges and technological innovations shaping the sector.

Showcasing Project Progress

As part of the conference programme, Circalgae presented the latest project developments through a dedicated presentation entitled: “Unlocking the Potential of Algal Side-Streams for Sustainable Food, Feed, and Cosmetic Value Chains.”
The presentation highlighted the valorisation of algal side-streams as under-exploited resources with strong potential to deliver high-value and sustainable ingredients. By applying a circular economy approach, Circalgae aims to improve resource efficiency and contribute to more resilient algal value chains.
The session also fostered constructive discussions with researchers, industry stakeholders and other EU-funded projects.

Key Takeaways from the Event

Beyond the presentation, AlgaEurope was a valuable learning experience for the Circalgae team, offering insights into:
• Advances in algae processing and valorisation technologies
• Challenges related to scaling up, regulation and market uptake
• New opportunities for innovation and cross-sector collaboration
These exchanges helped reinforce the project’s strategic vision and alignment with European sustainability and bioeconomy goals.

Looking Ahead

Circalgae’s participation in AlgaEurope marks an important step in the project’s journey. The knowledge gained and connections established will support future activities and strengthen Circalgae’s contribution to sustainable, circular and innovative algae-based solutions for food, feed and cosmetic value chains.