Algal Biotechnology Online Edition 2025

Luogo di studio	Online
Tipo	Professional Development, training
Lingua di studio	inglese

Tassa di iscrizione	99 € una tantum All prices are including VAT (21%).

Qualifiche di accesso	No formal qualifications are required, but attendance is made on application where you will need to describe your reasons for attending the courses. The course is open to anyone with a Bachelor, MSc or PhD degree or substantial experience within the algal sector or food system, especially those within the EU and EU and EIT Food associated countries.

Requisiti in base al territorio	The course is targeted to applicants within the EU and EU and EIT Food associated countries.

Requisiti linguistici	inglese Good spoken and technical English

Altri requisiti	È necessario aggiungere una lettera di motivazione alla propria candidatura. There is no need to upload any qualification documents but you will need to type a short motivation letter on why you would like to attend the course.

Maggiori informazioni	learning.eitfood.eu/../algal-biotechnology

Panoramica

The goal of this professional development programme is to provide introductory training and theory in algal biology, culturing, growth and biotechnology from laboratory to small scale facilities. The course will also offer insights and examples from an industrial and entrepreneurial perspective, that can help the participants to found or improve their own algal-based business. The delivery will be 2 full days online which includes lectures, panel discussions and breakout rooms for networking.

The course is hosted by the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS, UK) www.sams.ac.uk/ in collaboration with the Fraunhofer IGB (Germany) www.igb.fraunhofer.de/ and Matis (Iceland) www.matis.is.

The course is open to anyone with a Bachelor, MSc or PhD degree or substantial experience within the aquaculture sector or food system, especially those within the EU and EU and EIT Food associated countries

We look forward to seeing you all in-person for Algal Biotech 2025!

This is a highly successful and competitive course to attend, selling out fast, so please register soon! There are only 75 places available.

Struttura del programma

Module 1: From Academia to industry. In this module we focus on how innovative solutions are being developed and tested and the various milestones that are required to be met before they can be implemented in industry. This module will cover topics such as: current issues in scaling up innovations, how to bring ideas to the market, the state of academia-industry collaboration, and how industry can feedback to academia.

Module 2: The tech behind Algae. In this module we discuss the technologies required for cultivation of algae. Specifically, the use of photobioreactors, which can also involve taking automated day-to-day measurements of cultivation conditions and health of cultures, will be discussed. Downstream process of the cultures and use of specialized analytical techniques (HPLC, GC) for biochemical composition analysis and molecular biology screening methods (metabolomics) will also be discussed in this module.

Module 3: Governance, Social, Legal and Safety in Algal Biotech. Requirements for the industry from a social, legal, safety and marketing perspective. This module focusses on how society perceives and engages with algae. What the current issues and limitations of algal cultivation are from a legal, environmental, food safety and governmental perspective and discuss potential solutions.

We have carefully planned an exciting and engaging course which includes a full day programme of lectures and seminars introducing the theory of techniques, SOPs best practice and live demonstration of equipment and facilities. There will be networking opportunities for the participants and panel discussions with various experts from the algal biotech sector.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, we will give attendees an understanding of:

• 1. The issues in algal biotech from academia to industry, from bench scale to large scale, and the development of problem-solving skills to address these issues

• 2. Using critical thinking skills to address how algae can play a role in various industries and contribute to a more sustainability society

• 3. The requirement of a sustainable algal biotech sector from a market demand, legislative, food safety and social aspects

• 4. The various knowledge aspects that are required in the algal biotech industry including analytical, technical, engineering, molecular, and biological.

Sbocchi professionali

The programme will provide an unrivalled opportunity for postgraduate, postdoctorate and industry researchers to be trained in algae biotechnology research and to network with others in the sector.

The programme aims to develop a new generation of entrepreneurs and food innovators, who will be equipped to shape a new kind of food system that is innovative, resilient, and sustainable. We offer outstanding courses and opportunities, which empower students, trainees and professional experts with innovation and entrepreneurship skills tailored to the needs of the European innovation system.