GreenCoLab Information

GreenCoLAB is a collaborative platform between research and industry, whose research & innovation agenda is based on the exploration of macro- and microalgae as an essential component for the food, feed, nutraceutical, bioenergy, wastewater and cosmetic industries. The Collaborative Laboratory GreenCoLab counts as partners the Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR), National Laboratory of Energy and Geology (LNEG), the University of Aveiro and the Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR) as well as five Portuguese companies with a long history in algae biotechnology: Allmicroalgae, Necton, Algaplus, Sparos and GOPSIS. GreenCoLab is focused on promoting economic growth and innovation in the algae biotechnology sector, with high potential, focusing on larger scale production and the diversification of commercial algae-based products.