We are looking for a consortium interested in novel foods and production systems. We have a pilot of the on-land marine integrated multitrophic aquaculture system (IMTA) installed with the funds of H2020. Nowadays, we are studying the optimization of microalgae mass culture into the marine recirculated aquaculture system using effluents and wastewater as a more sustainable and resilient food system supplying for a green and digital transition. The studies will not only be conducted experimentally on a scale but also supported with a prototype to scale up to commercialization raising technology readiness level 7 and above. Production of microalgae-based protein, oil, and carbohydrate extracts and concentrates through an optimized aquaculture system with zero waste is completely related to the call objectives, including adopting more plant-based foods combined with animal-based foods of lower environmental impact. It is possible to assess in both the Topics 1 and 2.

Mediterranean Fisheries Research Production and Training Institute (MEDFRI) is a public research institute that carries out its activities under the auspices of the General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Its vision is to produce and disseminate knowledge and technology with a responsible and sustainable management of surface waters and fisheries resources and the development of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture models. The Institute has a deep experience and sound infrastructure in freshwater and marine aquaculture. In addition to knowledge and experience in aquaculture, MEDFRI has a strong laboratory infrastructure equipped with gas, liquid, and ion chromatography, auto-analyzers, nitrogen and carbon analyzers, extraction systems, molecular lab equipment such as qPCR, dPCR, and nucleofector.