Establishment of a pilot scale biorefinery for algae biomass fractionation

Description

The ALGAEREFINE pilot scale biorefinery for algae biomass is integrated in the project DIGITEC led by the University of Algarve. The project is funded by CRESCE Algarve 2020. Further news will be available soon.

The tasks and goals of ALGAEREFINE are:

  •  Deploy a novel biorefinery for effective fractionation of algal biomass
  • Valorize the biomass of macro- and microalgae using a biorefinery approach
  • Establish novel high value ingredients from algal biomass for food and feed applications
  • Establish novel products for the agriculture sector

ACRONYM
DIGITEC TRANSFER

REFERENCE
Project nº72020

PROGRAM/CALL
SIAC

START/END DATE
04/01/2021 → 01/06/2023

WEBSITE

TOTAL BUDGET
€ 452.322,92

COLAB BUDGET
€ 100.586,50

 

LEADER INSTITUTION
University of Algarve