INNOVALG - INNOVATIVE MICROALGAE PRODUCTS FOR FOOD INDUSTRIES THROUGH STRAIN IMPROVEMENT AND REGENERATIVE FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGIES.
INNOVALG is a collaborative R&D project that aims to revolutionize the production of sustainable microalgae-based ingredients for the food and nutraceutical sectors. By combining strain improvement, AI-driven fermentation, and circular bioeconomy practices, the consortium will develop new, cost-effective, and eco-friendly processes to produce high-protein Chlorella vulgaris and astaxanthin-rich Haematococcus pluvialis. The project brings together Phycoferm (lead partner), University of Porto, IST-ID, and University of the Azores to create next-generation microalgae products that support healthier diets and a more sustainable food system.
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Concept diagram of the INNOVALG project showing the main innovation pillars for sustainable microalgae production for food industries: transforming agro-industrial byproducts into algal growth media, optimizing strains and growth, using AI-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for non-invasive culture monitoring, scaling up production from TRL 3 to TRL 7, conducting environmental and techno-economic evaluations, and finalizing brand development with nutritional claims.
The INNOVALG project (No. 20755, COMPETE2030-FEDER-02119500) is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the COMPETE 2030 and Algarve 2030 programs, under Call MPr-2023-7 – SIID – I&D Empresarial – Copromoção – Outros Territórios.
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