Innoaqua
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Innovative approaches for an integrated use of algae in sustainable aquaculture practices and high-value food applications.
16 partners
joining forces to focus on Sustainable Aquaculture Practices for Innovative Seafood products.
The INNOAQUA project aims to pave the path towards the upcoming sustainable and diversified EU in-land aquaculture industry by leaning on the demonstration and mainstreaming of innovative algae-based foods and solutions, and ecology, circularity and digitalization concepts.

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Objective 1
To implement an ecosystem approach for sustainable management of aquaculture production.
Objective 2
To demonstrate tools to limit the waste in aquaculture cultivation and processing.
Objective 3
To demonstrate processing methods to obtain new innovative (algae-based) seafood products.
Objective 4
To enhance the societal acceptance and market penetration of innovative seafood products through novel social simulation approaches.
Objective 5
To maximize wider uptake of INNOAQUA’s results during and after the project’s execution.
Algae
An important source of alternative low-carbon footprint protein.
Latest News
From 13th to 15th May 2025, Leitat participated in the Food4Future – Expo FoodTech in Bilbao, a major international event that brings together leading innovations in automation, AI, packaging, logistics, and sustainability for the food and beverage industry. The event served as a valuable platform for promoting the EU-funded INNOAQUA project, which focuses on sustainable aquaculture and the development of high-value algae-based ingredients for food systems.
The Horizon Europe-funded INNOAQUA project is pleased to support and co-organise the upcoming workshop on nutrient in aquaculture and fisheries, hosted by the European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform (ESPP) in collaboration with NORCE, UNEP uPcycle, and a wide network of international partners. This three-day hybrid event, taking place from 10 to 12 June 2025 in Bergen, Norway, is recognised as an EU Green Week Partner Event and will contribute to the development of a UNEP White Paper on phosphorus sustainability in aquaculture.
Most Europeans still see microalgae as a niche “superfood” trend. Yet, this tiny powerhouse holds immense potential for sustainable food systems, bio-based materials, and aquaculture innovation. That’s where PEDAL Consulting steps in. As a key partner in the EU-funded INNOAQUA project, we lead strategic communication, dissemination, and exploitation efforts. Innovation shouldn't stay in the lab but reach people, policies, and markets across Europe.