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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.

Vitafoods Europe 2025 took place from 20 to 22 May at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, bringing together the nutraceutical community to explore new ingredients, market trends, and innovation opportunities. The event offered a focused space for industry exchange, with sessions and activities highlighting the future of nutrition and emerging solutions across the sector.

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.

The INNOAQUA project was proudly represented by our partner A4F – Algae for Future at the 1st International Congress on Algae Biotechnology (ICAB), held from 9–11 April 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.

We are pleased to announce that INNOAQUA was presented at the 4th Edition of the Jornadas de Aquacultura, held on 20–21 March 2025 in Olhão, Portugal, by our project partner A4F – Algae for Future.

As the INNOAQUA project drives forward the development of innovative algae-based solutions for sustainable aquaculture, Sustainn plays a central role by leading Work Package 5 (WP5): Sustainability, Safety, and Regulation. This work package is essential to ensuring that the project’s technologies are not only innovative but also environmentally sustainable, socio-economically beneficial, and aligned with regulatory standards.