ALGAENERGY, founded in 2007, is a technological company working in the microalgae biotechnology sector. It has been promoted and is managed by a group of entrepreneurs and scientists with solid financial backing and extensive experience in this field.
Two world leaders in renewable energy and (bio)fuels, and are shareholders and technology partners in ALGAENERGY.
Professor Miguel García Guerrero is the lead scientist advisor and a member of the Board of the Company. He is Professor of Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Seville. As one of the few specialists in the biotechnology of photosynthetic microorganisms in the world, he currently leads the ”Biotechnology of Photosynthetic Microorganisms” group at the Instituto de Bioquímica Vegetal y Fotosíntesis (a joint venture between the University of Seville and the Spanish National Research Council –CSIC-).
With substantial R&D programmes costing millions of Euros, financed by both public and in-house funding, ALGAENERGY is linked to some of the most recognised international microalgae research centres. ALGAENERGY’s mission also includes the exploitation of the enormous talent and ability available in Spain within this area of science and expertise.
ALGAENERGY is confident that the products and technologies that it aims to discover will improve wellbeing and bring progress to various regions of the world, preserving the environment, nature and life on our planet.
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