I3-4-SEAWEED

Investing in seaweed innovation across Europe

Project aim is to develop the value chain for seaweed, promoting the progress of coastal and maritime areas of different regions of the EU. New seaweed cultivation techniques and algal biotechnological application, into the food, biofertilizers and cosmetics industries.

16 partner entities

From 6 EU countries: Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland.

6 business cases

Covering the whole seaweed value chain: Hatchery Innovation Center; Aquaculture4.0; cosmetics; biofertilizers/biostimulants; seaweed-based meat products; seaweed-based food products.

Knowledge Hub

Seaweed Food Innovation Network Center and Knowledge Hub.

Digital tools

I3-4-SEAWEED digital tools platform

Open Call

A total of 25 SMEs were selected, receiving grants of up to €60,000 per company, alongside access to a dedicated capacity-building programme.

FORUM

Each year, the project organises a Forum bringing together multiple seaweed-focused topics for discussion.

I3-4-SEAWEED

Investing in seaweed innovation across Europe

Project aim is to develop the value chain for seaweed, promoting the progress of coastal and maritime areas of different regions of the EU. New seaweed cultivation techniques and algal biotechnological application, into the food, biofertilizers and cosmetics industries.

16 partner entities

6 business cases

Knowledge Hub

Digital tools

Open Call

FORUM

Challenges

Limited access to marine spaces, technology and infrastructure necessary to develop the sector

High cost of cultivation, processing and infrastructure.

Timeline

September 2024

August 2027