A new online course on algae production and innovation has just launched for free.
The course, titled Algae Innovation and Entrepreneurship, was launched and hosted by the AlgaePro BANOS project, an EU-funded (Horizon Europe) initiative, working on sustainable algae products in the Baltic and North Seas regions.The course is a four-week program (around four to six hours per week, self-paced) developed by scientists and business experts. It is designed for students, researchers, professionals and entrepreneurs interested in sustainability, aquaculture, food innovation and the blue bioeconomy.
It is structured as follows:
- Week 1 – Introduces algae as a sustainable resource and the frameworks shaping responsible production.
- Week 2 – Covers how algae is cultivated, harvested, and processed into real products.
- Week 3 – Looks at business models, digital tools, and how algae innovations scale and reach markets.
- Week 4 – Focuses on engaging consumers and communicating algae innovation effectively.
Online learners who complete it receive a certificate at completion. AlgaePro Banos said in a press release that the new course has attracted more than 500 users in the first month of its launch.