NEOALGAE MICRO SEAWEEDS PRODUCTS SL

Their core work

Neoalgae is a Spanish SME based in Gijón (Asturias) specializing in microalgae cultivation and the extraction of high-value compounds such as Omega-3 fatty acids and astaxanthin from seaweeds. Their core business revolves around producing microalgae-derived products for food, nutrition, and agricultural applications. More recently, they have expanded into agro-ecological solutions, contributing biological inputs like biofertilizers and biopesticides developed from algae-based processes, and participating in digital agriculture demonstration projects.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Neoalgae began in H2020 with aquatic biology research (AQUAINVAD-ED, 2015) and quickly moved to commercializing microalgae products through VOPSA2.0 (2016-2018), where they led a project to bring Omega-3 and astaxanthin to market. By 2021, their focus shifted decisively toward sustainable agriculture — PestNu combines their biological expertise with digital technologies, sensors, and satellite data for field-level agro-ecological solutions. The trajectory shows a company moving from pure algae production toward applying bio-based products in precision farming systems.

Neoalgae is pivoting from algae-as-product toward algae-as-agricultural-input, integrating digital tools — expect future interest in bio-based crop protection and smart farming consortia.

How they like to work

Neoalgae operates as both a project leader and a contributing partner. They coordinated VOPSA2.0 (their largest project at EUR 823K) but joined AQUAINVAD-ED and PestNu as participants, suggesting they lead when the topic is core to their product line and join as specialist contributors when the scope is broader. With 28 unique partners across 9 countries in just 3 projects, they are comfortable in large, diverse European consortia and bring a practical SME perspective to research-heavy teams.

Despite only 3 projects, Neoalgae has built a network of 28 partners across 9 countries, indicating involvement in sizable consortia with broad European reach. Their partnerships span research institutions (via MSCA training network) and innovation-focused actors (via SME and IA instruments).

What sets them apart

Neoalgae sits at a rare intersection: they are both a microalgae producer and an active participant in digital agriculture projects. This means they can supply bio-based agricultural inputs (biofertilizers, biopesticides) AND understand how these fit into sensor-driven, data-intensive farming systems. For consortium builders, they offer a credible SME that bridges marine biotechnology and precision agriculture — a combination few small companies can claim.

Highlights from their portfolio

• VOPSA2.0
  Their flagship project as coordinator (EUR 823K via SME Instrument Phase 2), focused on commercializing Omega-3 and astaxanthin from seaweeds — directly tied to their core business.
• PestNu
  Large Innovation Action (2021-2024) demonstrating digital and space-based technologies for sustainable agriculture, showing Neoalgae's strategic expansion beyond algae products into agri-tech.
• AQUAINVAD-ED
  Marie Curie training network on aquatic invasive species — unusual for a commercial SME, suggesting strong links to the research community.