Microalgae Services - Completed projects
ReMAPP - Resource Efficient Microalgae Protein Production
The project aims at developing an integrated technology platform for microalgae cultivation and processing technology for production of sustainable high protein animal feed. The project will meet the rise in global population and protein consumption along with the need to reduce land-use and greenhouse gas emissions from livestock production, which present an urgent need for alternatives to the current use of arable land for feed purposes.
Micalg Prot - Green protein for white cheese
New protein sources, considered environmentally friendly, are seen as important substitutes for soybean or fish meal. Single-cell proteins (SCPs) from microalgae are suitable for human consumption because they contain all the essential amino acids, require less water and land to grow, and are free of herbicides, antibiotics, and hormones. The obstacle in the production of microalgae proteins for plant-based cheese is the green pigment chlorophyll, which affects the final product.
ProLocAL - Protein from locally grown legumes and algae for organic chickens
The ProLocAL project is a ICROFS Organic RDD GUDP Project.
The main project goal is to improve the environmental footprint of organic chicken meat production, by feeding the chickens with locally produced crops and microalgae instead of imported protein sources - without affecting taste, texture or quality of the meat.
GeneBEcon - Capturing the potential of Gene editing for a sustainable BioEconomy
The aim of GeneBEcon is to use new genomic techniques (NGT) and contribute to an energy-efficient, low input and zero pollution agricultural production and industrial processing. The project will apply NGT in two production systems: (1) to develop virus-resistant potatoes and (2) to microalgae-based production of mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) relevant to industry.
MICROFOAM - Bio-based fire retardants using microalgal foam
Overall ambition of MICROFOAM is to develop a microalgae-based sustainable foaming material for fire retardants. The sustainability will be improved by use of sidestream nutrients and efficient lighting system for microalgae. Within this project, DTI will optimize the sustainable cultivation of foam forming microalgae and develop non-toxic microalgal foam for use in fire retardants.
PIGMENT - Sustainable macroalgae biorefinery for co-production of phycoerythrin
PIGMENT will develop a climate-friendly, sustainable biorefinery for co-production of phycoerythrin (PE), a high-value pigment as a co-product of methane-inhibiting compounds bioprocess using red macroalgae tetraspores. DTI will apply their expertise in microalgae bioprocess to macroalgae tetraspores production and optimize their biomass and PE productivity. Further, DTI will develop and optimize greener PE extraction system with a view to achieving maximum PE yield.
MAGIC - MicroAlgae-based organic Gourmet Ice Cream
The MAGIC project aims to develop innovative organic ice cream products with microalgae, specifically Chlorella. Most commercially available organic microalgae have strong green color and strong flavors (earthy, grassy, or fishy) that limit their application in organic food products. MAGIC will develop minimal processing methods to remove color and off-flavors from organic green Chlorella while maintaining its nutritional benefits, making it suitable for premium organic ice cream applications.
Sustainable and Affordable Ploidy Analysis in Plant Cells Using Flow Cytometry
This project develops a more sustainable and cost‑effective method for measuring ploidy levels in plant cells using flow cytometry. By replacing traditional, environmentally harmful DNA stains with greener alternatives, the project aims to make ploidy analysis more accessible, affordable, and eco‑friendly for plant breeding and biotechnology.