EU24061 AlgaeProBANOS - Accelerating algae product developments in Baltic and North Sea (KB-50-002-020)

The most important activities in AlgaeProBanos include optimisation of production and processing of algae for the production of food, feed and functional ingredients. Production, processes and products are evaluated, looking at impact on environment and economy. The mission of AlgaeProBANOS is to demonstrate viability and market accessibility for sustainable and innovative algae-based products and solutions in the Baltic and North Seas. AlgaeProBANOS will back six business pilots, aiding SMEs and startups in launching eight algae-based products (TRL 7-9) across food, feed, nutraceuticals, textiles, cosmetics, and plant biostimulants. These value chains rely on Baltic and North Sea-sourced microalgae and seaweeds (or recycled resources), undergoing iterative circular development loops with rigorous assessments for top product quality, efficiency, and sustainability. Product value chains are built with end users at the front and centre. Consumer and end user engagement is undertaken in co-creation activities, providing greater opportunity for market success, and digital tools will be developed to support industry needs. AlgaeProBANOS develops new knowledge and insight, building on existing understanding and experience to create new guidelines, solutions, collaboration and industry training to benefit the entire algae sector ecosystem and nourish its development into a thriving industry by 2050.