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The INNOAQUA consortium is pleased to highlight the participation of project partner INESC TEC in the 13th edition of Business2Sea, held in Matosinhos, Portugal, in November 2025. Recognised as one of Europe’s leading events for the Blue Economy, Business2Sea once again gathered a vibrant international community of professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers committed to shaping a sustainable future for the ocean.

Innoaqua Project issues its November 2025 newsletter.

We are excited to invite you to the next VALPRO Path Webinar: “Plant-Based Transition Pathways in Europe: Planning for the Future”.

The INNOAQUA project participated in the EXAQUA Workshop Session 1 – “Innovation and inspiration for algae aquaculture,” held on 30 October 2025 in Constanța, Romania. The event gathered leading experts, researchers, and industry stakeholders from across Europe and the Black Sea region to discuss pioneering research and innovative solutions shaping the future of algae aquaculture.

The INNOAQUA project held its 5th Bi-Annual Meeting on 5–6 November 2025. The consortium gathered to review progress, share experiences, and showcase advances in the development of innovative algae-based foods and solutions that contribute to a more sustainable and diversified aquaculture industry in Europe.

We are pleased to invite you to the EXAQUA Workshop Session 1 – “Innovation and inspiration for algae aquaculture.” This opening session will explore pioneering research and innovative solutions driving the future of algae aquaculture in Europe and the Black Sea region.

Innovation in aquaculture was one of the central themes of Conxemar 2025, the international seafood fair held in Vigo, Spain. Held annually, Conxemar is one of Europe’s most important international seafood exhibitions.  This major event once again brought together industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to exchange knowledge and explore the future of the seafood sector.

From 17 to 19 November 2025, the 39th EFFoST International Conference will take place in Porto, Portugal, under the theme “Fostering the Transition to Sustainable Food Systems: Embracing Novelty and Overcoming Challenges.” Hosted by Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Faculty of Biotechnology, this prestigious event will bring together leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals committed to building a more sustainable and resilient food future.

The European project Innoaqua is rethinking aquaculture by integrating fish and algae in innovative systems, developing new processing technologies, and creating sustainable products for food, feed, and beyond. Its ambition is clear: to demonstrate that aquaculture can be circular, environmentally responsible, and socially accepted. Within this ambitious framework, each partner plays a unique role, and among them, Eco Imagination stands out as the partner responsible for ensuring that the science and innovation generated by Innoaqua are not only developed but also understood, shared, and embraced by society.

The INNOAQUA project, represented by project coordinator NORCE Norwegian Research Centre, participated in the prestigious Aquaculture Europe 2025 conference, held in Valencia, Spain, from September 22 to 25, 2025. The event gathered more than 3,000 participants from across the globe, including researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and students, to discuss the future of aquaculture in Europe and beyond.