Applications for the next algal biotech course are now open!

The course will be held from 2-4 September at Matis in Reykjavik, Iceland and provides introductory training and theory in algal biology, culturing, growth, and biotechnology from laboratory to small scale facilities. We will showcase the latest developments and challenges in the sector. The course will offer insights and examples from an industrial and entrepreneurial perspective, that can help the participants to found or improve their own algal-based business. This course is open to anyone with a Bachelor, MSc or PhD degree in science or to people with substantial experience within the aquaculture sector or food system.

We will start on the first day with speakers from both academia and industry and an evening of networking opportunities. The next days we will visit various companies in the algal biotech sector ranging from start-ups to large cultivation companies to downstream processing plants.

Only 30 places available so apply now to get a spot on the next algal biotech course.

Important information

Course dates:   2 – 4 September 2025

Location:            Reykjavik, Iceland

                              In-person only

Costs:                 240 euro (incl. VAT)

Participants:     small course, only 30 places available

Website:             Algal Biotechnology | EIT Food Learning Services.

Application portal: Algal Biotechnology Iceland 2025 – EIT Food Application Portal.