Partners

F6S is a leading global founder and startup network that helps public sector entities around the world to promote, communicate and disseminate technical and research projects. F6S tools deliver company growth through grants, funding, investment, pilot contracts, partnerships, jobs & talent recruitment, company services and more. Learn more

For 600 years, KU Leuven has been driven by unending curiosity and a search for knowledge. The result is cutting-edge research that attracts the foremost minds in academia, engages our diverse student body, and ignites partnerships with industry to benefit society as a whole. As a leading university in research and innovation, KU Leuven is a key player in driving sustainable advancements. Within KU Leuven, the MTSP (Meat Technology and Science of Protein-rich Foods) research group focuses on innovative solutions for the food industry, including the development of seaweed as a sustainable alternative protein source. Their contributions extend to shaping business models and fostering meaningful stakeholder engagement, driving impactful, long-term change. Learn more

ALGAplus is an innovative and dynamic company dedicated to the sustainable cultivation of organic macroalgae in Portugal. Since our founding, we have had a strong commitment to excellence and sustainability, combining traditional practices with modern technology to produce high-quality algae. Learn more

We transform seaweed into fertilizers and biostimulants that promote the maximum development of crops We produce biofertilizers, biostimulants, soil activators and nutrient fixators 100% animal-free and suitable for ecological and conventional agriculture. Ficosterra is a marine biotechnology company applied to organic and conventional agriculture. We apply our knowledge and biotechnology experience developing prebiotic and probiotic products (biostimulants, biofertilizers and soil activators) based upon different species of seaweeds and microorganisms that favor the development of crops and plants while reducing the planet carbon foot print. Learn more

Irish Seaweed Consultancy Ltd. is a female-led company based in the West of Ireland since 2013. We formed the company to use our scientific knowledge of seaweed to help the European seaweed industry develop and grow. 

Our work focuses on private projects with our commercial clients, however we also regularly participate in publically funded research projects, maintaining a strong network across Europe. Check out our past projects where you can find our most recent publications. Learn more

The SUBMARINER Network brings together actors from the Baltic Sea Region and beyond to promote innovative and sustainable uses of marine resources to protect our marine environment and promote sustainable economic development. The Network connects research and education institutions, business support organisations, authorities, private companies, and civil society to integrate local perspectives into transnational frameworks. As a flagship network under the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) and the coordinator of the Horizon CSA Blue Mission BANOS, we represent the blue economy at a trans-regional level. The SUBMARINER Network is a registered not-for-profit European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG). Learn more

The best ideas are not born in silos or by avoiding feedback and input from a broad spectrum of people. The best ideas are created by going beyond borders and getting curious about other approaches, cultures and procedures. To build resilience, we believe in diversity. Diversity in age, creed, culture, gender and background. We stimulate divergence by working across boundaries both within the organisation and beyond the organisation. We take care of each other. We hold space for each other to share perspective. We are all ecosystem facilitators cultivating the right conditions conducive for our organisation to flourish. We all understand our organisation is a living system. Learn more

VIVES is the largest university of applied sciences in West Flanders. VIVES has campuses in five student cities in West Flanders: Bruges, Ostend, Kortrijk, Roeselare and Torhout. Our university offers courses in six fields of study: Applied Engineering and Technology, Applied Social Studies, Biotechnology, Commercial Sciences, Business Management and Informatics, Education and Health Care.  Learn more

GreenCoLab was granted the title of «Collaborative Laboratory» by the Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation. It is therefore formally recognized as an R&D institution and is part of the national science and technology system, in accordance with the Portuguese Science Law. GreenCoLab is a non-profit private organization, a collaborative platform between research and industry, whose research & innovation agenda is based on the exploration of micro- and macroalgae as an essential component for the food, feed, nutraceutical, bioenergy, wastewater and cosmetic industries. Learn more

BGT Consulting Group (Business, Government, Technology) is a boutique management consulting and business innovation advisory firm with a mindset focused on growth. We respond to the strategic, operational and regulatory demands of growing organizations operating in Business, Government and Technology settings, and help our clients to effectively deal with the whole array of challenges posed by incremental, transformational and breakthrough innovations. We help companies build innovation resources, capabilities and core competencies, and create disruptive products, businesses and markets. Learn more

Revi Food – food company with its roots in the fish market of Ostend. Founded in 1992 under OSFA nv, which focused as a wholesaler on local retailers. In 2010, the name was changed to Revi Food, which has since grown into a production company with a clientele in retail, wholesale and food service. Learn more

University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a public university that offers a wide range of degrees in all major areas of knowledge and at all levels (bachelors, masters and doctorates). Our strategy is oriented towards innovation, quality and internationalisation, closely involving ourselves with local society.  The ULPGC was founded in 1989. Within a few years it has managed to position itself as one of the leading Spanish universities, standing out in research related to tourism, oceanography, veterinary medicine and public health. In addition, the ULPGC has a powerful international mobility programme. Learn more

At Pittman Seafoods, we are convinced that we are making a significant contribution to a healthier, better world through sustainably produced food. Our family business is based on many years of experience and now has excellent know-how. Our main focus is on a balanced mix of quality, price, performance and reliability. “Food safety is paramount” and is our top priority – if our customers are satisfied, that is our greatest motivation. Learn more

The University of Coimbra is an institution for the creation, critical analysis, transfer and dissemination of culture, science and technology. 

Through research, teaching and the provision of services to the community, it contributes to economic and social development, environmental protection, the promotion of social justice and an informed and responsible society, and the consolidation of knowledge-based sovereignty. Learn more

NIOZ, the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, is the national oceanographic institute and the Netherlands’ centre of expertise for ocean, sea and coast. We advance fundamental understanding of marine systems, the way they change, the role they play in climate and biodiversity, and how they may provide sustainable solutions to society in the future. Learn more

Our dream is to create a sustainable and healthy food system for ourselves, our children and generations to come. That is why we offer highly scalable seaweed solutions with positive impact: Farming solutions to catalyze the transition to sustainable agriculture and Food solutions to drive the shift to sustainable diets. We work with a wide range of partners, from governments and universities to entrepreneurs and impact investors, to realise the transformative impact of seaweed across the world. Learn more