The project MARINNONET announced the results of the first call for pilot projects with R&D&I activities in the three Biotechnology Platforms outlined by the consortium and gathering experts from regions covered by Interreg Atlantic Area.
- Innovations for an efficient, sustainable, and resilient aquaculture:
Innovative use of Chondrus crispus-derived ingredients to enhance sustainability and functionality in aquaculture feeds (FUNCTIONALGAE) – Centro de Investigación Mariña/University of Vigo & Marine Station of the University of the Basque Country & Compañía Española de Algas Marinas S.A., CEAMSA
Innovative approaches for the cultivation of the green seaweed Ulva in two contrasting locations in open waters and its valorisation to cellulose for materials (ULVACEL) – Banco Español de Algas & Centro de Investigación Mariña/University of Vigo & MacroCarbon
Kelp-Secure: Improving kelp biobanking and seed production for improved yield and tolerance to climate change – Station Biologique de Roscoff & University of Galway & ALGOLESKO
- Observation technologies for preserving marine biodiversity and restore ocean health
TOwards MOlecular observation of female reproduction capacity in marine teleoSTs: ribo‐tools for stock assessment in tuna FISHeries and for marine ecotoxicology in a novel model species (TO-MOST-FISH) – Marine Station of the University of the Basque Country & Centro de Investigación Mariña/University of Vigo & AZTI Foundation
- Marine related products for industrial applications
KelPet: alternative seaweeds for pet food – University of Galway & UMinho-3Bs Research Group & Blue Pet Co
Marine microalgae biotoxins for industrial applications (MiTOXin) – Instituto Español de Oceanografía & Banco Español de Algas & Laboratorio CIFGA S.A
Algae Genetic Advancement for Carbon Capture (ALGACAP) – Marine Station of the University of the Basque Country & Banco Español de Algas & Algaverso
Unlocking the potential of polysaccharides from Salicornia sp.: Extraction, characterization and biological activity – UMinho-3Bs Research Group & University of Galway & Horta dos Peixinhos, Lda
Transforming Marine Biomass from Sardine and Codfish Skins to Marine Collagen: A Biorefinery Approach to Sustainable Biotechnological Innovation – UMinho-3Bs Research Group& Centro de Investigación Mariña//University of Vigo & Comur - Conserveira de Portugal
Executed with the support of the Interreg Atlantic Area and lead by Universidad de Vigo (Galicia, ES), MARINNONET is empowering 9 pilot projects, involving 16 partners. Each Pilot Project, with a budget of 30.000,00 €, will perform R&D&I in the next 12 months, corresponding to feasibility studies, exploitation or demonstration projects.