Algal Biotechnology
| Study location | Germany, Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB |
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| Type | Professional Development, training |
| Study language | English |
| Application fee | €240 one-time All prices are including VAT (21%). |
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| Entry qualification | 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. |
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| Territory requirements | The course is targeted to applicants within the EU and EU and EIT Food associated countries. |
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| Language requirements | English Good spoken and technical English |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. 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. |
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Overview
The aim of this professional development programme is to provide introductory training and theory in algal biology, culturing, growth and biotechnology under laboratory and small-scale pilot 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 with lectures, discussion groups and breakout sessions for networking.
The course will run for 2 days is hosted at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB (Germany) www.igb.fraunhofer.de/en.html in collaboration with the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) www.sams.ac.uk/, and Matis (Iceland) matis.is/en/.
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 30 places available.
Programme structure
Module 1: Microalgae cultivation principles – Learn how to grow algae from lab to large scale and what is necessary for it and how innovative solution are being developed and tested and the various aspects that is required before it can be implemented in industry.
Module 2: Industrialization of algae production – Understand relevant topics and specifics of large-scale phototrophic algae cultivation.
Module 3: Algae in nutrition – Find out what is needed for the application of microalgae biomass in nutrition and understand what the current issues and limitations of algal in food are.
We have carefully planned an exciting and engaging course which includes lecture/seminars introducing the theory of techniques, SOPs best practice discussion groups and networking activities. 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.
There is a short assignment before the completion certificate is given out.
Career opportunities
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.
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