Department of Seaweed: a transdisciplinary platform for exploration of seaweed

Treating seaweed as a sustainable resource of the future and gather together experts from different fields who work with seaweed as material is the main goal of the platform.

 Uni Gdansk biomass “case”: from biomass to biogas 

The Polish researchers at University of Gdansk are developing a technology for microalgal biomass production.

MBF: Movable Biogas Factory

Utilization of excessive aquatic biomass via transfer on-site.

Uni Gdansk bloom “case”: from bloom to smart bioproducts

The Polish researchers at University of Gdansk are developing an industrial process that turns cyanobacterial blooms from the Baltic Sea into bioplastics.

EHP: real-time environmental monitoring solutions for the aquaculture

EHP ENVIRONMENT Ltd. offers real-time monitoring stations as environmental buoys, water flow and quality monitoring stations for continuous environmental monitoring solutions.

LoondSPA: natural spa cosmetics from Estonia

The LoondSPA cosmetics include the Värska lake mud and mineral waters from South Estonia, these powerful mineral resources have not been used in the cosmetics industry so far.

KosterAlg: farming macroalgae in the clean waters of the Swedish west coast

The newly established Swedish company KosterAlg offers several species of cultivated macroalgae, such as kelp and sea lettuce. As an ALLIANCE partner KosterAlg has benefitted from cooperation with expertise in the area of business and technical development.

BIOFISK: beach cast and residual biomass for new fish feed

Guldborgsund Municipality supports development of new biomass-based within the project “BIOFISK”.

Phytolinc: a photobioreactor linked to land-based recirculating aquaculture system

Phytolinc develops a photobioreactor (PhytoBoX) for cultivation of microalgae. The system is linked to any existing land-based recirculating aquaculture system (RAS).

 Biotrino: bioscience start-up discovers a type of algae rich in proteins

The Danish company Biotrino utilizes microorganisms to produce proteins and fats. This way of gaining the proteins is faster and more efficient than animals and plants – without using any toxins.

Berrichi (Furcella): the secret benefits of algae in natural cosmetics

Berrichi is an Estonian natural cosmetics brand, which combines algae-based antioxidants and super oils that make a perfect blend of vitamins, minerals and fatty acids. The ecological products of Berrichi are developed in cooperation with biochemists and dermatologists - Berrichi combines science and the ancient Asian beauty traditions.

 Maresome: Innovative products with antibacterial and wound healing effects on a base of marine organisms

Institute of Marine Biotechnology e.V. (IMaB) is developing new pharmaceuticals and formulation for wound dressing without antibiotics.

Power Algae: turning CO2 from waste into resource with microalgae

Microalgae for extraction of valuable compounds for feed and chemical industry. Through the ALLIANCE the case owner got access to valuable information about microalgae cultivation.

Enzymicals: marine strains as promising sources for producing novel lipases and galactosidases

Use of enzymes for complex chemical synthesis is popular in low temperature industrial processes.

JAMK: closed energy and nutrient cycle in the microalgae cultivation

ALLIANCE helped to address the challenges in microalgae biomass production using liquid from biogas production.

Biome: Baltic Sea mollusk shells for bone tissue engineering

With the support of ALLIANCE, Biome applies Baltic Sea mollusk shells as a mineral resource for the preparation of the bone grafts with the shell material for bone tissue engineering.

SFTec: drying technology for blue bio-economy needs

 With the help of the ALLIANCE, SFTec will test and evaluate the enabling potentiality of ModHeat® technology for blue bio-economy needs.

Vetik: hidden treasures of a red seaweed

With the help of the ALLIANCE, Vetik is developing different valuable products from a red seaweed. Examples are red pigments with fluorescent, antitumor, antioxidant properties that could be used in biotechnology, medicine, cosmetics and food industries. Since 2017, ALLIANCE partners are supporting Vetik both in the production and business development.

Hoekmine: finding the genes that colour life in the sea

 Baltic Iredescence – from macroalgal microbiota to new enzymes and optical materials

Baltic Probiotics: healthy fish, happy customers

With the help of the ALLIANCE, Baltic Probiotics will test its innovative new aquaculture products. The probiotic products
enhance fish health and water quality. ALLIANCE partners will be helping with laboratory experiments in model systems.

CRM: baltic macroalgae in global cosmetics

With the help of the ALLIANCE, CRM is developing a new product based on macroalgae extracts.
The active compound will be used in cosmetics to protect the skin from free radicals. The company
is collaborating with ALLIANCE researchers to find an alternative method of extraction.

Biovento: a fresh coat of paint - search for algae inhibitors

With the help of the ALLIANCE, Biovento is looking into natural product
chemistry and bioactivity testing for its collection of cultivated Baltic Sea microalgae.
The aim is to find inhibitors of microalgae growth that could be applied in the maritime industry.

Geoterma: exploring new uses for geothermal water

With the help of the ALLIANCE, Geoterma is exploring different uses for geothermal water.
Potential applications vary from aquaculture to health. ALLIANCE experts are helping
to develop a biological use and a corresponding business model.

Kalundborg Utility: a fresh take on research infrastructure - microalgae facility for hire

With the help of the ALLIANCE, Kalundborg Utility will put its state-of-the-art microalgae cultivation test facility to new use.
ALLIANCE partners will help to come up with new concepts and potential users to carry on the work in experimental algal cultivation.