Scalable macroAlgae cuLtivation systems for INnovative Applications in the food, cosmetic and construction sectors (SALINA)
Description
This EU Horizon project focuses on developing scalable cultivation systems for macroalgae (seaweed) to create regenerative, bio-based value chains. The envisioned end products include food, cosmetics, and insulation building materials.
A life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) as well as a circularity assessment will be conducted in an iterative approach to optimize cultivation, processing, and product pathways. The project also involves early stakeholder engagement to improve social acceptance and on-site monitoring to minimize environmental risks.
Combining environmental, social, and economic indicators, the project will benchmark SALINA product solutions against conventional reference products.
Key data
Projectlead
Deputy Projectlead
Project team
Project partners
Meat Industry Association (ASINCAR); Haloderma ApS; Kerteminde Seafarm Aps; ZER0-EMISSIONS ENGINEERING BV; Celignis Limited; TARI Spf.; Arctic Seaweed AS; Mungo Murphy's Seaweed Co.; F6S EU Tech Innovation Network DAC; Algabrava S.L.; Tomas Bata University in Zlin; Pure Algae Denmark ApS; POSEIDONADA SL; CER Groupe; Havsmag ApS; NIDO Constructech S.L.; Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research; Centre national de la recherche scientifique CNRS; Port Authority of Gijon; Moluscos Castells SL ; ACUIDELTA SL
Project status
ongoing, started 06/2026
Institute/Centre
Institute of Natural Resource Sciences (IUNR)
Funding partner
Horizon Europe
School of Life Sciences and Facility Management
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