Development of more sustainable microalgae products through more efficient heterotrophic cultivation
Description GreenFerm aims to transform the sustainability of microalgae production by optimising heterotrophic cultivation systems. Its core objective is to significantly reduce both the environmental footprint and production costs of microalgal biomass through the implementation of a circular and resource-efficient production model. The project is structured around a three-pronged strategy: (i) the integration of low-cost […]
European Microalgae Alliance: Innovative, Safe, And Sustainable Multiproduct Biorefineries For A Blue Biobased Economy
Description The European algae industry has grown significantly over recent decades, primarily serving niche high-value markets such as food supplements and nutraceuticals. However, with the increasing demand for alternative food ingredients and bio-based chemicals—driven by the EU’s push towards a bio-based economy—the market for microalgae-based products is expected to expand. Despite this potential, high production […]
GreenCoLab Day gathers Associates to discuss achievements and the future
From the north to the south of Portugal, the GreenCoLab associative community gathered for an event that officially marked the restart of a new tradition: an annual meeting dedicated to sharing, collaboration and strategic discussion around its I&D agenda. On 4 July, the ‘CoLab Day’ event, with an enthusiastic turnout and highly positive feedback, reinforced the spirit of unity […]
LCA in the spotlight at 8th PurpleGain COST Action Workshop, in Turkey
On 1 and 2 July, Lais Galileu Speranza, leader of our team’s Sustainability Working Group, took part in the 8th Workshop ‘PPB in Wastewater Treatment: Challenges, Opportunities and Potential for Resource Recovery’, held at Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (METU) in Ankara, Turkey. During the Second Session, Lais Speranza presented the paper “Understanding the sustainability of large-scale production of phototrophic microorganisms”, where […]
Acknowledgments at 21st International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries (RRB 2025) in Finland
From June 2 to 4, 2025, the city of Turku, Finland, hosted the 21st edition of the International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries (RRB 2025), a highly relevant event in the study of the bioeconomy and biorefineries. Mariam Kholany, GreenCoLab Biorefinery Group Leader, was honoured with the Best Poster Presentation Award. The winning paper, entitled ‘Sustainable biorefinery process […]
Diversification and sustainable production in Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture
Description The AQUADIVERSIFY project aims to implement a multitrophic aquaculture system that integrates the production of fish, algae, and sea cucumbers. Currently, this type of production on a commercial scale does not exist in Portugal. By integrating these three trophic levels, the project seeks to enhance economic profitability through the creation of higher value-added products […]
Based on Science, Stories and Gastronomy, GreenCoLab and PROALGA organize international ICAB event with over 300 participants
The first edition of the International Congress on Algae Biotechnology was held in Lisbon. The event, which brought together over 300 participants, 100 organisations and representatives from 22 countries, stood out as an essential meeting point for researchers, industry, entrepreneurs and students in the Blue Biotechnology sector. During three intense days of scientific conferences, interactive sessions and […]
Faro hosts the annual face-to-face meeting of the LOCALITY project
This year, Faro, in the heart of the Algarve, was the setting chosen for the Annual Face-to-Face Meeting of the LOCALITY project, an initiative dedicated to creating circular and sustainable value chains based on algae. The event took place at the Hotel Eva from 7 to 8 April 2025. As a community committed to ecological innovation, this […]
GreenCoLab represented at the Marine-Based & Natural Materials (MAPS) Expo, in Geneva
GreenCoLab was represented at the Marine-Based & Natural Materials (MAPS) Expo, which took place in Geneva between 3 and 5 March, under the motto ‘Ocean Economy, Trade Policy, Climate and Development’. Attending the joint booth of the ‘International Seaweed Association & Friends’, GreenCoLab was part of invited organizations relevant to the global algae sector, which included the INTERNATIONAL SEAWEED ASSOCIATION (represented […]
Development and Optimization of Oyster Growth in Semi-Closed and Closed Systems
Description The present project aims to develop and optimize alternative systems for bivalve production, promoting their accessibility and contributing to addressing the scarcity of food resources. Bivalve production is a sustainable way to obtain food with high nutritional value and quality. Although well-established, its dependence on the natural environment is associated with certain challenges that […]