Decentralised microalgae production Rethinking the microalgae cultivation concept Microalgae can be used to create a variety of products, including biostimulants, biopesticides, feed ingredients, and other bio-based products, due to their high content of proteins, omega fatty acids, and bioactive compounds. However, large-scale microalgae cultivation remains expensive because it requires significant amounts of energy, water, nutrients
Scaling algae production in Europe – Key takeaways from the EMD 2026 workshop Europe has the knowledge and technology to build a thriving algae sector. The challenge now is turning innovation into large-scale commercial reality. So what is needed towards scaling algae production in Europe? This question was explored in the workshop “Algae Solutions for
This hands-on course will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of microalgae biotechnology from laboratory scale to industrial scale. Summer School Course: Training in Microalgae Related Industrial Processes Date Monday, 6th July to Friday, 17th July 2026 Location University of Almería, Spain Language English Course credits 7,5 ECTS Fee Starting from 1.042 EUR Registration deadline
Looking at algae through a microscope: a thing of the past? Observing algae with lens-free imaging in real time How motile are my microalgae? How many are in my culture? Who else is there? When working with microalgae cultures many producers take daily samples to know how the culture is fairing. Placing a drop onto
