Training a New generation of Researchers in Offshore Seaweed Aquaculture to Produce High-value Chemicals (SeaChem)

Short description of the project: SeaChem is a four-year project financed by Horizon Europe, aimed at providing high-level training in the offshore cultivation and valorisation of seaweed to a new generation of 10 high-achieving doctoral candidates (DC) and equipping them with the transferable and scientific skills necessary for thriving careers in the burgeoning area of non-land-based biomass cultivation and use. 

Expected results: The main results of the project include the implementation of an international training programme, encompassing 6 intersectoral partners (5 academic, 2 non-academic) in 4 countries, focused on innovative technological developments across a range of interdisciplinary fields such as construction engineering, materials science, (micro-)biology, (bio-)chemical engineering, environmental biotechnology and machine learning.

Application/relevance: SeaChem opens innovative opportunities in offshore seaweed production for the growing need for a cost-effective, renewable and sustainable production of high-end, high-value chemicals for the food, health, personal care and chemical industry.