Microalgae 101

Microalgae 101

Avespa's Market Applications

Photosynthesis is the only process using sunlight as the energy source and carbon dioxide (CO2) as the carbon source for the production of biomass. The potential of microalgae photosynthesis for the production of valuable compounds or for energetic use is widely recognized due to its high efficient utilization of sunlight energy compared with terrestrial plants.
Microalgae can be used to produce a wide range of metabolites, such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, carotenoids or vitamins for health, food and feed additives, cosmetics and for energy production.

WHY CHOOSE

Why microalgae?

Rapid Growth

Microalgae growth rate is 5 to 10 times faster than terrestrial higher plants.

Growth Ingredients

Simple elements are essential for growth: sunlight, CO2, and mineral nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorous.

Carbon Capture

Carbon dioxide emitted from combustion processes can be used as a source of carbon for algal growth (1 kg of dry algal biomass requiring about 2 kg of CO2).

Sustainable Cultivation

Microalgae can be cultivated in seawater, freshwater, or brackish water on non-arable land, and do not compete for resources with conventional agriculture.

Consistent Production

Microalgal biomass grown in photo-bioreactors can be harvested during all seasons in reliable constant amounts.

Stable Biomass

Semi-continuous and batch harvested biomass is homogenous, genetically stable, and consistent.

Metabolic Flexibility

The biochemical composition of the algal biomass can be modulated by varying growth conditions resulting in secondary metabolites such as carotenoids, lipid, or starch accumulation.

Aquatic Advantage

Microalgae grow in an aquatic medium, but need less water than terrestrial crops.

Net Gain

Net energy production is possible.

Aquaculture

Microalgae is essential for hatcheries (fish, shellfish, shrimp) since most artificial substitutes are inferior to live microalgae as feed for the critical early stages in the life cycles of most aquaculture species—and in the case of shrimp and shellfish, microalgae is the only food they can consume during these stages. Demand for microalgae will grow in step with the global expansion of aquaculture, and Algafeed will be the trusted source for this essential live biomass.

Water remediation

Microalgae is nature’s ultimate water scrubber. Beyond thriving on nitrates and phosphates found in wastewater effluents—the very nutrients that fuel harmful algal blooms (HABs)—microalgae can also help reduce and eliminate mercury, phosphates, and certain pharmaceuticals from contaminated water. By applying this cleaning power directly at the source, watersheds can be protected, environments restored, and ecosystems allowed to thrive again. The large volumes of microalgae generated through this treatment process can be repurposed for high-value applications such as biofuels, natural food colors and dyes, fertilizers, and oils. Avespa can source the biomass required to achieve this ambitious objective of remediating water while creating new revenue streams from its valuable by products.

Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals

Microalgae produce a wide array of natural products that can be used in a plethora of industries from food coloring, antioxidants, cosmetics, antifungal/anti-microbial compounds, plant immuno-stimulants, and many more. Avespa’s pharmaceutical grade indoor designed technology is ideally suited to greatly impact this industry.

Agricultural feedstock

With worldwide food quality standard on the rise and the evergrowing demand for organic grade food by consumers, quality animal feed and supplement need are rising. Microalgae biomass can provide essential oils and nutraceuticals that greatly enhance animal feed in the poultry industry in particular. Avespa’s technology is perfectly positioned to answer the need of this industry.

CO2 capture

Like all plants, photosynthetic microalgae fixes vast amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) to grow with oxygen (O2) being released as a consequence of the carbon (C) fixation chemistry. Microalgae biomass production therefore consumes CO2 with a rule of thumb being that for every ton of biomass produced, 2 tons of CO2 is captured.

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Avespa’s Vision and Mission

Avespa identifies, develops, and implements advanced technologies and tailored processes to meet the evolving needs of various industries. We provide end-to-end innovation support—from concept to commercialization.

Avespa primarily supports industries such as Aquaculture, clean energy, Pharmaceuticals, and other high-impact sectors that require customized technology-driven solutions.

Avespa uses a combination of market research, collaboration with academic institutions, and proprietary evaluation methods to identify promising emerging technologies that offer real-world impact and scalability.

Avespa specializes in transforming innovative ideas into commercially viable solutions by providing technical development, regulatory support, and market-readiness strategies, delivering high-density, high-quality, biosecure algae that enhances efficiency and drives revenue growth.

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