Partners
The CIRCALGAE consortium forms a strong platform of experts along the value chain of functional active algae ingredients for high-value markets, from the raw materials to end-users.
The multidisciplinary consortium consists of 22 partners with complementary competencies, 15 industry partners (of which 8 are SMEs and 7 large industries) and 7 RTOs and academics. All these partners pertain to 11 European countries.
A4F ALGAFUEL SA
A4F is a Portuguese biotechnology company with more than 20 years of experience in microalgae R&D and production (up to industrial scale). A4F is specialized in the design, building, operation and transfer (DBOT) of commercial-scale microalgae production units, using different technologies that better adapt to its clients’ businesses.
AGENCIA ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS
The Institute of Agricultural Chemistry and Food Technology (IATA) is one of the largest institutes from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) devoted to generating high-quality scientific knowledge for the sustainable production of safe and healthy foods and innovative biomaterials for food applications.
ALGINOR ASA
Alginor ASA is a Norwegian marine biotech company developing a fully transparent, traceable and integrated value chain for commercial harvesting and biorefining of Laminaria hyperborea for production of kelp-based ingredients for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.
AQUIMER
AQUIMER is a cluster specialized in the valorization of aquatic products. The cluster acts at the individual and collaborative levels to help companies, and more broadly, the aquatic products sector to develop and innovate in a perspective of sustainable development. AQUIMER is the leader of the CIRCALGAE communication work package.
BIO BASE EUROPE PILOT PLANT VZW
Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant is an independent, state-of-the-art facility that operates from a laboratory level to a multi-ton scale. BBEPP is a service provider for process development, scale-up and custom manufacturing of biobased products and processes. A wide and flexible spectrum of modular unit operations combined with the experience of our highly competent engineers and technicians enables us to translate your biobased lab protocol into a viable industrial process.
Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant enables the conversion of renewable feedstocks into biochemicals, biomaterials, biofuels and other bioproducts by using technologies such as biomass pre-treatment, biocatalysis, (gas) fermentation, green chemistry and product recovery and purification.
Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant enables the conversion of renewable feedstocks into biochemicals, biomaterials, biofuels and other bioproducts by using technologies such as biomass pre-treatment, biocatalysis, (gas) fermentation, green chemistry and product recovery and purification.
CEAMSA
Ceamsa is a texture designer specialized in production and worldwide distribution of a complete range of high-quality Pectin, Fiber, Carrageenan, Alginate and Refined Locust bean gum. These products from natural raw materials provide stability, thickening and texturizing properties that develop healthy and sustainable solutions for different industries. An innovative company with state-of-the-art laboratories and a skilled technical team that ensure successful customized solutions.
CEVA
CEVA is a French technology and innovation center dedicated to algae and marine biotechnology. As a private research center with a 40-year proven track-record in macroalgae and microalgae cultivation and processing, CEVA offers its strong expertise to initiate, perform and support R&D and economic development projects.
CHALMERS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Chalmers University of Technology is located in Gothenburg, on the west coast of Sweden. Founded in 1829, Chalmers offers education in engineering, natural sciences, navigation and architecture. It also conducts research and teaching activities in the fields of technology and the natural sciences.
CIVITTA
Civitta Eesti AS is the leading independent management consultancy in emerging Europe. Established in 2004, CE has now 380+ employees in 27 offices in 18 countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Poland, Ukraine, Romania, Moldova, Belarus, Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Denmark) and sales offices in the United Kingdom. Civitta’s headquarter is based in Tartu, Estonia.
Civitta’s aim is to bring the right minds together to challenge boundaries and make meaningful changes. As an innovation consultancy, CE provides a complete of services related to planning, implementation, outreach and impact assessment of science, research and innovation. The company also conducts consulting and market research projects in countries beyond their home markets. They have ensured successful cooperation with clients in 40+ countries in Europe, Asia and Africa with their flexible approach and international mindset.
HISPANAGAR
Located in Burgos, Spain, Hispanagar S.A. is a market leader in hydrocolloids extracted from seaweed since 1949. After many years of developments and innovation, Hispanagar is now specialized in agar manufacturing and its derivates, covering markets of food ingredients, microbiology applications, molecular biology, cell culture and bioprocessing. Hispanagar, not only has the largest portfolio of hydrocolloids derived from agarophyte seaweed species, including agar and agarose, but also complements the product range for the mentioned market fields with protein hydrolysates for same market targets.
IGV Institut für Getreideverarbeitung GmbH
IGV GmbH is a private company located in Germany with expertise in the fields of extrusion & food technology, food analytics and microalgae biotechnology. IGV´s PLANTTECH department is active in the development and production of extracts from microalgae for cosmetic applications, including the production of microalgae biomass in photobioreactors.
KTH
The Royal Institute of Technology or Kungliga Tekniska högskolan, abbreviated KTH, is a public research university located in Stockholm, Sweden. KTH was founded in 1827 and is the largest institution for higher education in technology in Scandinavia and one of the leading technical universities in Europe.
MOREFORSKING
Moreforsking conducts interdisciplinary research within the areas of marine and social sciences, and logistics, contributing to sustainable resource management, innovation, and value creation in collaboration with the industry, the public sector, and academia. Moreforsking has expertise in biotechnology and protein science, molecular medicine, and clinical studies.
NORDIC SEAFARM
Based on cutting edge marine research, Nordic Seafarm grow sustainable seaweed in the nutritious Nordic ocean and develop next-generation products from it.
We want to be a driving force in the transition to a healthier blue planet by replacing less sustainable ingredients and materials with farmed seaweed.
NUTRITION SCIENCES
Nutrition Sciences N.V. is an important stakeholder in the agrifood industry, and has extensive knowledge on how to translate research findings into value chains. This way, partner Nutrition Sciences N.V. will define together with the other partners viable value chains for the CIRCALGAE outcomes.
RNB
RNB is a cosmetic laboratory of pharmaceutical origin with more than 30 years of international experience in different channels, contributing as a partner its expertise and its passion for researching, learning, creating and innovating together with its clients and collaborators, always thinking of giving the best to people.
Roquette Klötze GmbH & Co. KG
Roquette Klötze GmbH & Co. KG, located in Klötze/Germany, has been one of the pioneers in advanced microalgae farming in industrial scale using photobioreacors consisting of 500 km of glass tubes with a total volume of 600.000 liters since the year 2000. Meanwhile fermenter and pond capacities have also been built to produce about a dozen different microalgae species for very different applications.
SAFE FOOD ADVOCACY EUROPE
SAFE – Safe Food Advocacy Europe was created with the aim of ensuring that consumer health and concerns remain at the core of the EU’s food legislation. SAFE is currently the only Brussels-based NGO specialized in the protection and representation of EU consumers in the food sector.
SAFE strives to ensure safer food standards for consumers by monitoring the EU food legislation process and cooperating with EU stakeholders to draft comprehensive food regulations. SAFE notably supports the development of policies and awareness-raising actions which jointly address health, environment, food safety and sustainability, all-the-while being involved in several EU-funded projects aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the food sector, increasing sustainability and promoting healthier food environments for consumers.
SALATA
SALATA AG is an innovative German food company under the umbrella of SALZBRÜCKE.
We process healthy plant-based raw materials from contract cultivation to the finished product.
SALATA AG produces a colourful variety of foods – for example teas, microalgae and special lentil muesli – everything the heart and the market desires.
SAPONIA
Saponia is modern home and personal care products manufacturer. Our mission is the satisfaction of consumers and customer needs through the creation of innovative products that encourage the development of a culture of cleanliness and health and at the same time the application of the latest knowledge in order to protect and preserve the environment.
TEAGASC
Teagasc – The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority – is the national body providing integrated research, advisory and training services to the agriculture and food industry and rural communities. Its mission is “to provide scientific leadership and support to Irish farmers and food companies in achieving a sustainable food system.”
