EU4Algae Webinar Series: Shaping our Community

10:00 – 10:15: Welcome & Opening Remarks (15 min) 

• Opening remarks from the Commission

• Overview of the webinar objectives and format

10:15 – 11:30: Presentation of the outcomes and main results of EU4Algae 2022-2024 (75 min) 

• S.Pro:  

  • Developing a monitoring framework to assess bioremediation offered by algae in Europe  

  • European data integrations in marine water landscaping maps for defining the bioremediation potential of seaweed in Europe  

  • Verification of high potential Algae products and possible criteria, labels, tools (LCAs) to assess environmental footprint of algae products & services  

  • Overview of Education, Youth & Business Support for the European Algae Sector  

  • Business case and project recommendations on the development of regenerative ocean farming as a bioremediation measure in Europe  

  • List of social aspects relevant to the growth of the European algae industry  

  • Algae projects database 

• EABA:

  • Bottlenecks limiting the development of the algae sector

  • Overview of European Initiatives for a Safe and Sustainable Algae Industry   

  • Protocol to apply for a Novel Food dossier  

• Adrien Vincent: Licensing Toolkit  

• Q&A  

11:30 – 12:00: Transitioning to a more streamlined Community (30 min) 

• Revamped community and engagement opportunities for 2025-2027

• Q&A  

12:00-12:45:  Showcasing EU-Funded Algae Projects panel (45 min) 

• CINEA Algae portfolio analysis (15´)

• Presentation of selected projects addressing Governance, Business, Research, and Awareness: AlgaeProBANOS, SeaMark, CoolBlueBaltic, Novafoodies

• Panel discussion with project representatives (20´) 

12:45-13:00  Closing