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Sustainable Carotenoids from Microalgae
Development of methods for the sustainable production of carotenoids from microalgae. Strengthening the existing partnership with the Iranian project partner.
ongoing, 09/2024 - 09/2025
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Industrial symbiosis options for nutrient provision in indoor vertical farming
This project aims to provide an overview of possible sources for integrating fertilizers derived from UMAMI’s and other local (safe) waste resources into soilless cultivation systems. This would unlock a novel sustainable approach to food production, further increase nutrient recycling, reduce…
completed, 06/2024 - 03/2025
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Long-term conservation of Arctic char (Salvelinus umbla) in Lake Zurich
In order to ensure a stable population of Arctic char in Lake Zurich in the long term, existing measures (fish stocking and artificial spawning grounds) are being evaluated and optimised. The aim is to make recommendations for terminating useless measures, optimising moderate ones and expanding…
ongoing, 05/2024 - 03/2030
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Development of a prototype of low-tech, space efficient soilless cultivation (aquaponics) for refugee camps in Jordan (DOLORES)
The project focuses on capacity building for soilless technologies (aquaponics, hydroponics, bioponics) through a community of practice, interdisciplinary research, and targeted skill development for vulnerable groups.
completed, 02/2024 - 03/2025
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SAMAKI AFYA: Facilitating economic viability of fish farms through better fish health
The SAMAKI AFYA project aims to improve the health of fish and the profitability of farms through interdisciplinary co-operation.
completed, 02/2024 - 02/2025
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Swiss Aquaculture Coordination Centre (KSA)
The Swiss Aquaculture Coordination Centre (KSA) is an association that coordinates interested parties and stakeholders along the aquaculture value chain in Switzerland on behalf of the federal government, cantons, and companies.From 2024, the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) has…
ongoing, 01/2024 - 12/2027
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Novel method for geosmin reduction using probiotics in aquaculture
Novel method for geosmin reduction using probiotics in aquaculture: Upcycling of waste nutrients (backwash slurry of drum sieve filter) to biofloc which will further increase water quality by further nitrification process and simultaneously degradation of the above mentioned off flavor substances by…
completed, 05/2023 - 05/2024
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Underground mission: Soilless crop cultivation
The project aims to answer the question of whether it is possible to use an underground cavern for crop production in an economical and sustainable way by using the benefits of underground climate.
completed, 02/2023 - 11/2023
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Evaluation of methods for monitoring the quality of treated domestic grey water for water re-use
The first step of the project is to test and evaluate existing methods for monitoring the quality of treated domestic grey water for water reuse. These include both sensor-based methods (e.g. SAC254 probes) and newer methods. In a second step, the most promising methods will be tested in ongoing…
completed, 01/2023 - 12/2023
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Development of analytical methods specific to aquaculture
The aim of this project is to establish and further develop analytical methods specific to aquaculture so that they can be used in future projects. The methods to be established are: / Trace analysis for off-flavour detection: an existing method for measuring geosmin and 2-MIB in water samples…
completed, 01/2023 - 12/2024
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Sustainable algal proteins produced on potato and other controlled agri-food streams (A'propos)
The supply of proteins for animal feed applications in Switzerland relies mainly on the import of soybean cake. Besides being an economical risk, this practice implies a shared responsibility for the associated environmental burdens. Protein-rich algae cultivated in non-arable soils with low water…
completed, 01/2023 - 02/2025
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INtegrated and Circular Technologies for Sustainable city region FOOD systems in Africa (INCiTiS-FOOD)
INCiTiS-FOOD (Integrated and Circular Technologies for Sustainable city region FOOD systems in Africa) is a 4-year project that aims to improve food and nutrition security (FNS) in African city regions and reduce the food-system-related environmental footprint while contributing to circularity.…
ongoing, 01/2023 - 12/2026
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Phosphorus in fish farms
Phosphorus is one of the most important emission parameters of fish farms, because phosphorus is the limiting element in freshwaters. If phosphorus enters the water body, even small amounts lead to strong plant and algal growth, which in turn causes a decline in biodiversity and a restriction in the…
completed, 12/2022 - 11/2023
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Local food for the future (LOFT)
The project aims to improve vertical farming production and operational efficiency by combining innovative production know-how and technologies with enhanced sustainability. The approach will establish the feasibility and profitability of sustainable, year-round production of high-quality crops.
completed, 02/2022 - 01/2025
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AWACS – Animal Welfare Assessment and Control System for Fish Farms
Urban Blue offers software solutions for land-based aquaculture farms, which include technical and operational aspects. With this innovation project, fish-based aspects are developed to complete the software. This way Urban Blue can provide a comprehensive farm management system that incorporated…
completed, 12/2021 - 08/2024
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The Tanganyika Aquahub – Proof of Technical and Economic Concept of a PV Solar-Powered and Resource Efficient Fish Farm Input Production…
The overall goal of the project is to lay the foundation for a solar powered and resource efficient fish farm in Kipili at Lake Tanganyika. The project entails research and development projects in the area of solar use in fish farming, feed production, breeding of endemic Tanganyika Tilapia and…
completed, 05/2021 - 04/2023
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Aurora Smart Light System
AURORA is the working title for a highly efficient smart plant cultivation lamp system. The self-engineered electronics and state of the art software allow for fully adaptive and reproduceable light spectrum ranging from deep UVC to far infrared. The individually configurable app allows precise…
completed, 10/2020 - 12/2021
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Sun-Oxygen-System: Energy efficient fishpond aeration enhancing integrated small-scale farming in Cambodia
In this project a solarpowered system, called Sun-Oxygen-System, for the aeration of aquaculture pond systems, will be developed and tested. The system should improve the usage of naturally occuring dissolved oxygen in aquaculture pond systems and through that, allow the operation of off-grid…
completed, 01/2020 - 12/2023
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BIOMAT (Integrated Bio-based Materials Value Chains)
The aim of the project is to develop sustainable bio-based materials to replace the fossil based counterparts. On the one hand, biomaterials will be produced from side-stream products of agro-food industry. On the other hand, green technologies such as cultivation of microalgae will be used to…
completed, 06/2019 - 05/2022
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Implementation of aquaponic technology in Kunming, China: Construction of prototype for cultivation of fish and vegetables
This project proposes to introduce the Aquaponic technology (AP) to China’s urban population. The objective is to devise AP systems suitable for efficient food production on smallest surfaces, which will be implemented in urban areas. Two solutions should be developed: (i) a prototype greenhouse…
completed, 06/2018 - 05/2019