Technology-based company whose activity focuses exclusively on the microalgae biotechnology sector, a field in which it has positioned itself as a global reference. Its mission is to develop and market innovative products derived from microalgae, in the agricultural, nutritional and cosmetic sectors, among others.
- ACTIVITY: microalgae.
- LOCATION: Avenida Europa 19 (28108) Alcobendas (Madrid).
- CONSTITUTION DATE: 2007.
- CATEGORY: medium-sized company.
- CONTACT: (+34) 914 902 020.
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION: development and commercialization of products derived from microalgae.
- BUSINESS LINES: lAlgaenergy's activities cover the following sectors:
- Aquaculture.
- Agriculture.
- Nutrition.
- Cosmetics.
- Biofuels.
- Technology.
- INFRASTRUCTURE: It currently has the following facilities:
- Technological Platform for Experimentation with Microalgae (PTEM), at the “Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, where the company carries out new developments and explores possibilities with new strains of microalgae
- Microalgae production plant in Arcos de la Frontera (Cádiz), with industrial capacity.
- UPT® Transformation Center in San Sebastián de los Reyes (Madrid), where the company manufactures the range of AgriAlgae® biostimulant products, from microalgae biomass.
- DATA OF INTEREST: The company presents awards for innovation and seals of excellence and quality. Among its collaborators are:
- Research entities: Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO), Center for Energy, Environmental and Technological Research (CIEMAT), Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies (IMDEA), Institute for Research in Food Sciences (CIAL)…
- Universities: University of Seville (US), University of Almería (UAL), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC)…
- Associations and foundations: Business Association of Marine Crop Producers of Spain (APROMAR), Spanish Association of Bioenterprises (ASEBIO), European Algae Association (EABA), Cajamar Foundation, Spanish Aquaculture Observatory Foundation (OESA Foundation), European Biostimulants Industry Council (EBIC), Japan Biostimulants Association (JBSA)…
- Others: Biobased Industry Consortium (BIC), Spanish Biomass Technology Platform (BIOPLAT), Autonomous Community of Madrid (CAM), National Innovation Company SA (EINSA), ESADE Everis Servicios Energético SLU, IBERIA LAE SA, Madrid Network, Aena, SA …
TECHNOLOGICAL SUPPLY/DEMAND:
- Biological processes based on microalgae that can contribute to food security, energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
- R&D interests range from genetic engineering to the development of more efficient algal biomass cultivation and processing systems.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
- H2020 FERTIMANURE: Production of biofertilizers and biostimulants from livestock waste. H2020-RUR
- H2020 BIORECOVER: Recovery of critical raw materials through the use of biotechnology, including absorption and desorption processes with microalgae. H2020-SC5
- HUNDRED Metasin: develop active ingredients, foods and multifunctional food supplements “ready to market”. CIEN/CDTI-MINECO Program.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
- H2020 INTERCOME: International marketing of products derived from microalgae. H2020-SME Instrument Phase II
- Aliprot: Research and Development of ingredients and protein foods with technological and healthy functionalities aimed at specific population groups. FEDER INNTERCONECTA / CDTI-MINECO.
- HUNDRED Progress: Obtaining food products with high added value. CIEN/CDTI-MINECO Program.
- Zenith Life: collaboration between sectors to address the potential of microalgae. CDTI-MINECO.
- Genetdiesel: Selection and genetic improvement of microalgae and cyanobacteria for the production of biodiesel. AlgaEnergy.
- FP7 Byefouling: production, on an industrial scale, of antifouling coatings. FP7.
- FP7 Eclipse: obtaining an ecological tetrabrick-type packaging from microalgal waste. FP7.
- Life+ CO2Algaefix: biofixation of CO2 of industrial origin in microalgal cultures. LIFE / European Commission Program.
- Pisces: Development of a high-quality microalgae biomass production process for use in aquaculture. AlgaEnergy.
- CO2BIOCAP: mobile CO2 capture system in stationary emission sources. Madrid's community.
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