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We are pleased to announce the publication of the first scientific paper from the INNOAQUA Project, titled "Integrated use of algae in sustainable aquaculture practices: A step toward the circular economy" in the prestigious journal Bioresource Technology. This groundbreaking research represents a significant milestone in our mission to revolutionize the aquaculture industry with sustainable and innovative practices.

Leitat, founded in 1906, is a leading institution in technology management at both the national and European levels. Dedicated to applied research, technical services, and the management of technological and innovation initiatives, Leitat continues to push the boundaries of sustainable development and resource optimization.

On November 13, 2024, the European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform (ESPP) organized a workshop in Brussels to address the regulatory status and challenges of using algae grown with inputs like wastewater, animal by-products, or manure in fertilizers, feed, and industrial applications. The event featured the presentation of a legal analysis and discussions among experts, producers, and regulators. Topics included EU "End-of-Waste" criteria and the valorization of algae in sustainable practices.

The INNOAQUA Project is thrilled to announce that project partner INESC TEC will participate in Business2Sea 2024, a renowned event organized by Fórum Oceano. Scheduled for November 14-15, 2024, in Matosinhos, Portugal, Business2Sea has established itself as a key gathering for marine and maritime professionals, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange across the blue economy. This event provides an ideal stage for INESC TEC to present INNOAQUA’s innovative approach to sustainable aquaculture and to connect with industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs invested in the future of our oceans.

Sustainable management and efficient use of water resources are crucial in the fish production and processing sectors, particularly considering growing public concern for aquatic ecosystems. Tailoring water use and reuse to specific production or processing conditions is crucial, considering potential reusable sources, applications for reused water, treatment technologies, and operator capabilities to enhance both efficiency and sustainability in the seafood sector.

The INNOAQUA Project is pleased to announce that NORCE, the project coordinator, along with project partner A4F, will participate in ALGAEurope 2024, taking place in Athens from December 10-13. This annual conference, which attracts over 400 experts from more than 45 countries, is a premier event for algae industry professionals, scientists, and policy-makers, offering unique insights into the latest advancements in algae production and commercialization.

The INNOAQUA Project is pleased to announce that our project partner, INESC TEC, will be presenting the project’s pioneering work at the upcoming XXVIII Encontro Galego-Português de Química. 

One of the main objectives of the INNOAQUA project is to extract high-added value ingredients from algae biomass, both macroalgae and microalgae, to be used in the formulation of innovative seafood products. In this sense, ALGEMY INGREDIENTS SL is taking an active role in the demonstration of the microalgae biorefinery in a pre-commercial scale, developing a sustainable single cascade extraction process suitable to obtain several ingredients that meet the food formulators needs and that can valorise the whole microalgae biomass.

The INNOAQUA project, in collaboration with our project partner Sustainn, is excited to invite you to a dynamic and insightful webinar focused on exploring the cutting-edge advancements in sustainability and circularity within the world of algae-based foods and solutions.

The INNOAQUA project intends to contribute decisively for the development of a sustainable and diversified EU in-land aquaculture industry. It is set to achieve this by demonstrating and mainstreaming innovative algae-based foods and solutions, based on ecological, circularity and digitalization concepts.