Algae innovation :Sustainable alternatives emerging from European seas and waters

Responding to global challenges including climate change and ecosystem degradation, Europe is set to transition to a sustainable, circular and carbon-neutral economy. Algae offer a sustainable means to deliver an almost endless number of valuable products, including food, animal feed, nutritional supplements, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, plastics, fertilisers, biofuels and more. Research and investment, including the Horizon Europe programme, play a crucial role in delivering the innovations necessary to advance the production and valorisation of algae. The CORDIS Results Pack on algae innovation highlights 11 innovative EU-funded projects that showcase the potential and versatility of algae production and conversion. The projects cover fundamental insights into the role of algae in the carbon cycle, the development of new and improved algae production systems, the use of algae in bioremediation, and the delivery of products such as animal feed, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, yoghurt pots and more.