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EIT Food welcomes the Commission’s Vision for European agri-food systems by 2040 and its emphasis on ensuring a fair, competitive, resilient and sustainable sector that leverages the transformative power of research, knowledge, skills and innovation.

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Based on knowledge available in that report, SANTE kicked off a validation procedure with EU Member States health authorities, that resulted in substantial extension of the list of algae species authorized as food or food supplements in the EU.  More than 20 new species were added to the Novel Food.

European Commission launched a study (EMFF/EMFAF WP 2020 action 3.1.16 implementation, "Algae & Climate") to provide sound and up-to-date knowledge on the potential impacts of scaling up the production of marine algae through aquaculture in the EU and its impacts. The main questions the study...

Call for Expression of Interest for the BlueInvest x EU4Algae e-pitching sessionBlueInvest x EU4Algae are co-hosting an exclusive e-pitching session for 5 top projects in the algae sector.If you are:An EU-based start-up or small- to medium-sized enterprise (SME) with a product, technology or...

Are you a start-up or SME in the blue economy seeking to build your capacities for growth and attract investment? Apply by June 30th to the 4th cycle of Investment Readiness Assistance programme to benefit from a clearer assessment of your current investment readiness, receive up to 10 days of...

5 OCTOBER6 OCTOBER7 OCTOBERIntroduction:The first ever EU Algae Awareness Summit will be held 5-7 October 2023 at the Maison de l’Océan in Paris. It will kick off a process to promote and raise awareness among EU Member States’ administrations and the general public on the benefits algae cultivation

On 15 June 2023, the EU4Algae Info Session will take place. This initiative will present the EU Algae Initiative & promote sustainable and innovative algae-based solutions in Europe.You can expect:Updates regarding the EU Algae Initiative, its goals and actions.Deep-dive into the role of the...

The EU4Algae forum has just launched its 1st newsletter. From now on, fresh updates about the algae sector news, business opportunities, upcoming events, and more, will be available via our quarterly newsletter.The first EU4Algae newsletter takes stock of one year of EU4Algae in action, looking back...

The subject of this call for tenders is the development and testing of tools (software and maps) that will contribute to the assessment of the feasibility and the impact of scaling-up of EU cultivation of shellfish and algae. The general objective is to facilitate achieving the decarbonisation...

Welcome to EU4Algae’s business corner, dedicated to providing up-to-date information on algae- related opportunities in the EU. Our database is a valuable resource for anyone interested in participating in tenders or calls related to algae research, development, and commercialization.Our database...

Welcome to EU4Algae’s online knowledge library, dedicated to providing valuable information on algae-related resources. Our library is a one-stop-shop for all your algae-related research needs, covering a wide range of topics from the biology and ecology of algae to their practical applications ...

Norway Avg. duration: highly variable (6 months to 2 years)Validity: no limitLegal cost: NOK 24,000, plus depositAuthority in charge: Local municipality Process Process Phase Duration Overview of tasks Preparation 2

Denmark Avg. duration: 4-10 monthsValidity: 5 yearsLegal cost: Free, but a deposit is likely requiredAuthority in charge: Coast Directorate Process Process Phase Duration Overview of tasks Preparation 1-3 months...

Scotland Avg. duration: 10 months Validity: 6 yearsLegal cost: 700 poundsAuthority in charge: MS-LOT Process Process Phase Duration Overview of tasks Preparation 3-7 months Project...

EnglandAvg. duration: 20+ monthsValidity: Licence-specificLegal cost: highly variableAuthority in charge: MM0ProcessProcess PhaseDurationOverview of tasksPreparation6-8 monthsProject definition like location, target size, type of equipment and techniques, potential impacts, etc.Pre-engagement with..

Ireland Avg. duration: 12-18 monthsValidity: Licence specificLegal cost: Hectare dependentAuthority in charge: DAFM Process Process Phase Duration Overview of tasks Preparation 2-5 months...

If you’re interested in joining EU4Algae and contributing to the Working Groups, click here for more information.The facilitator of this working group, Efthalia Arvaniti shares her thoughts about Algae4eco below.What is the working group about?Algae4eco is about supporting the algae industry access...