06/2024  

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Introduction

Dear member of the EU4Algae community, welcome to the third edition of our newsletter!

We’ve been keeping busy with exciting developments and initiatives, and we’re thrilled to share them with you.

Our community continues to grow, now boasting over 900 members dedicated to advancing the algae sector in Europe.

Designed to keep our subscribers informed about past and upcoming activities, in this edition of our quarterly EU4Algae newsletter you'll find a summary of our various initiatives. That includes the Social Media Consumer's Campaign 2024 that occurred last May and the new Interview Spotlight series. Additionally, we highlight exciting ongoing activities related to the Increase of Awareness & Acceptance of Algae, upcoming events, recent updates and additions to the Knowledge Library, where contributions from EU4Algae members are highly encouraged.

Keep reading to discover more!

EU4Algae @European Maritime Day (EMD) 2024

The EMD took place from 30 to 31 May in Svendborg, Denmark. The two-day conference brought together exhibitors from across Europe to highlight the blue economy’s innovation and investment potential. EU4Algae was amongst the exhibitors, showcasing the groundbreaking work done with algae.

 
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Must reads

Consumer Awareness & Acceptance Initiative

Learn about the latest results and insights, and find out more about the newly launched EU4Algae Interactive Platform.

 
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Summary Report on Overview of Education, Youth & Business Support for the European Algae Sector: Boosting innovation and knowledge

In the scope of EU4Algae, an outcome from the project is now available. This resource serves as a starting point for further research, networking, business growth, and policy development within the algae sector. Readers will find a user-friendly overview of support mechanisms within the algae industry, highlighting key tools, networks, and publications. Additionally, it provides access to a database with categorised links to relevant organisations, events, platforms, and resources for further exploration.

 
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EU4Algae Project Database (AirTable)

Check out the repository designed to catalogue EU projects related to algae. With over 800 entries, easily searchable using keywords, it aims to act as a valuable resource for industry stakeholders, researchers, and policymakers in the algae sector.

 
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The Insider’s Perspective

Read the five new editions featuring BioAtlantis, EU-funded Projects ALGALUP and ENHANCEMICROALGAE, PhD thesis from the University of Gothenburg, uFraction8, and EU-funded Study.

 
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Interview Spotlight

Discover EU4Algae's latest initiative: the Interview Spotlight series, featuring artist and illustrator Xulia Pisón, and Inés Carballo Tomé, founder and CEO of Aitana Espirulina.

 
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Euronews Green’s latest Ocean episode on how fishers are turning to Seaweed Farming as a sustainable alternative

Read the full story and watch the full episode!

 
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EU4Algae Social Media Consumer's Campaign

To promote awareness of algae to consumers, EU4Algae launched a Social Media campaign in May on DG MARE and CINEA’s platforms for viewers/consumers to get creative in the kitchen and share their culinary creations featuring this nutritious superfood.

 
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EU4Algae Actions

Joining the EU4Algae Community

Do you want to be part of our Working Groups for algae stakeholders? Find out how!

 
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EU4Algae Knowledge Library

EU4Algae is an information hub for the algae sector. In this section, we highlight recently published reports/papers of interest for the EU4Algae members, available in the Knowledge Library section on our website.

 
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Save the Date!

Keep an eye on EU4Algae's MF page for exciting news about our upcoming online event! More details will be disclosed soon, so stay tuned!

For your calendar

Upcoming events

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Seagriculture EU 2024
Where: Tórshavn (Faroe Islands) 
When: Tuesday 18 June 2024 - Thursday 20 June 2024
Registration link
More information here.

 

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Special Session on Algae-integrated Wastewater Reclamation,
Recovery and Reuse of Water, Energy and Algae @ISAP 2024
Where: Porto (Portugal)
When: Thursday 20 June 2024
Registration link
More information here.

 

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University of Almería’s Study Abroad Summer School,
Training in microalgae related industrial processes
Where: Almería (Spain) 
When: Monday 1 July 2024 - Friday 5 July 2024
Registration link
More information here.

 

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Algae4IBD summer school
Where: Faro (Portugal) 
When: Monday 15 July 2024 - Friday 26 July 2024
Registration link
More information here.

 
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Visit the EU4Algae Forum!

Be part of the conversation.

Stay tuned to EU4Algae's exciting articles and interviews, interesting outcomes, and engaging videos, among others, that will be coming out this year. And don't forget, head to the EU4Algae Interactive Platform and embark on your algae knowledge journey!

Whilst waiting for the next newsletter edition to arrive in your inbox, we invite you to send us your feedback and/or suggestions, be it to the newsletter, the EU4Algae Forum online, the Insider's Perspective (if you are interested in seeing your project, study, or initiative featured in upcoming editions) or anything else related to the project.

You can reach us at contact@eu4algae.eu.

Kind regards,

The EU4Algae team

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