EU4Algae articles

Explore the latest EU calls, tenders, and career opportunities in the algae sector.

As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on a year marked by achievements, collaboration, and meaningful progress for the algae sector across Europe.

On 8 December 2025, EU4Algae hosted its fourth annual conference in Riga, bringing together key stakeholders, project partners, and European algae industry leaders to celebrate achievements and plan the next steps in advancing the EU’s algae sector.

The Insider’s Perspective series showcases key research breakthroughs, business opportunities, and innovations from EU4Algae stakeholders driving the algae sector forward.

New findings highlight algal oil’s potential to reduce reliance on fishmeal and fish oil while supporting a resilient blue bioeconomy.

Avg. duration: ~14–20 months (up to 24+ months in complex cases) Validity: typically 5–10 years (longer lease options for federal waters) Legal cost: EUR 2,000–5,000 (excluding EIA and technical documentation) Authority in charge: LLUR (SH), LUNG / StALU (MV), WSA / WSV, MELUND

Catch up on the latest from EU4Algae and explore what’s shaping the future of Europe’s algae sector.

The Insider’s Perspective series showcases key research breakthroughs, business opportunities, and innovations from EU4Algae stakeholders driving the algae sector forward.

Online on 25 November 2025, 10:00–11:30 CET – explore practical and strategic approaches to climate adaptation in aquaculture.

In the scope of EU4Algae, a new outcome is now available – offering a comprehensive overview of the platforms, policies, and collaborations shaping the algae sector's future in Europe.

An online workshop on 28 November 2025, 10:00–12:00 CET, bringing together experts and stakeholders to discuss innovation in European seaweed breeding.

In the scope of EU4Algae, a new outcome is now available – offering a comprehensive overview of the platforms, policies, and collaborations shaping the algae sector's future in Europe.

From sustainable water use to strengthening the blue bioeconomy, the GFFA 2026 will unite global voices to shape the future of agri-food systems.

Mark your calendars! The next EU4Algae Annual Meeting will take place on 8 December 2025 in Riga, Latvia, at the Radisson Blu Latvija Hotel — the same venue hosting the AlgaEurope Conference in the following days.

In this edition, we explore the work of Mauro Delle Fratte, Exhibition Manager for Ecomondo, as he shares how Ecomondo is helping bridge research, industry, and policy to drive forward the algae and bio-based industries.

EX-AQUA invites you to join the upcoming workshop, taking place in-person on 30 October 2025, from 8:45 to 17:30 EET, at the National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, in Constanta, Romania.

Co-organised by the European Commission (DG MARE and EU4Algae) and hosted by the German Government, the Summit brought together over 250 participants to explore how algae can accelerate Europe’s blue bioeconomy.

EU Member States gathered at the 2nd EU Algae Awareness Summit in Berlin to endorse a Declaration highlighting algae’s vital role in Europe’s sustainable future.

In the scope of EU4Algae, a new outcome is now available – offering a comprehensive overview of the platforms, policies, and collaborations shaping the algae sector's future in Europe.