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From 3–7 September 2025, INNOAQUA project partner PEDAL Consulting participated in the 50th edition of Agrokomplex in Nitra, Slovakia – one of the country’s most important international agricultural and food exhibitions. Organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Slovak Republic together with Agrokomplex NÁRODNÉ VÝSTAVISKO, the fair gathered more than 500 exhibitors and thousands of visitors to explore the future of farming, food systems, and innovation.

From 9 to 13 June 2025, ECO Imagination represented the INNOAQUA project at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in Nice, France. This high-level global event gathered Heads of State, policy makers, scientists, industry leaders, and civil society representatives from around the world to accelerate action for ocean protection and the sustainable use of marine and aquatic resources.

The INNOAQUA consortium gathered in Nice, France, on 30 June and 1 July 2025 for its 4th Bi-Annual Meeting, bringing together our 16 project partners from 7 countries to reflect on achievements, review the progress of ongoing activities, and align on the next steps. 

On 6–7 June 2025, the INNOAQUA project was proudly presented by our partner LEITAT at the 8th National Congress of the Spanish Network of Women in the Fisheries Sector (REMSP), held at the Sixto Mir Auditorium in La Ràpita (Tarragona). Organised by the General Secretariat for Fisheries of Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) in collaboration with the Catalan Directorate General for Maritime Policy and Sustainable Fisheries, this year’s congress focused on female leadership, generational renewal, and the blue economy.

The INNOAQUA project, represented by project coordinator NORCE Norwegian Research Centre, took part in the Young Algaeneers Symposium (YAS2025), held in Almería, Spain, from June 3 to 6, 2025. The event gathered young scientists, researchers, and industry representatives from across the world to exchange ideas and explore innovative developments in both the microalgae and seaweed sectors.

The INNOAQUA project, represented by project coordinator NORCE Norwegian Research Centre, participated in the 21st International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries (RRB2025), held in Turku, Finland, from June 2 to 4, 2025. The event brought together over 250 specialists from academia, industry, and policy to explore new frontiers in the bioeconomy and foster collaboration across Europe.

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.

We are pleased to announce that the INNOAQUA project will presented in the "Nutrients in Aquaculture and Fisheries" workshop, taking place from 10–12 June 2025 in Bergen, Norway, and online.