Core Partners
Main organisations delivering project work packages
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CINBIO - Universidade de Vigo
Project coordinator and scientific leadership
CINBIO (Centre for Research in Nanomaterials and Biomedicine) is a multidisciplinary research centre of the Universidade de Vigo, officially recognised by the Xunta de Galicia as a Centre of Excellence. With more than 200 researchers, it focuses on advanced research in biotechnology, nanotechnology and biomedicine. In SMACC+, CINBIO coordinates the project and contributes expertise in marine biotechnology, green extraction technologies and the development and characterisation of bioactive compounds for cosmeceutical and nutraceutical applications.
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La Rochelle Universite
Marine research and dissemination
La Rochelle Universite is a public multidisciplinary French university founded in 1993, with a strong institutional focus on marine sustainability, environmental sciences and smart territories. It is home to the LIENSs laboratory (Littoral ENvironnement et Societes), a reference centre in coastal and marine research. Within SMACC+, La Rochelle Universite contributes to bioactive compound characterisation, knowledge dissemination and stakeholder engagement, supporting the integration of research outcomes into sustainable blue economy strategies.
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University College Dublin
Cultivation and pilot validation
University College Dublin (UCD) is Irelands largest university, with over 39,000 students and a strong international research profile. Through its School of Agriculture and Food Science, UCD is highly active in blue biotechnology and sustainable bioresource valorisation. In SMACC+, UCD contributes to the cultivation of microalgae, development of green extraction processes and pilot-scale validation of bioactive compounds for sustainable cosmeceutical and nutraceutical applications.
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Instituto Tecnologico de Canarias
Biotechnology and biomass production
The Instituto Tecnologico de Canarias (ITC) is a public company of the Government of the Canary Islands with more than 30 years of experience in applied research, innovation and technology transfer for sustainable development. In SMACC+, ITC participates through its Biotechnology Department, contributing expertise in microalgae cultivation, biomass production and the development of eco-friendly bioactive compounds for cosmeceutical applications.
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A4F - Algae for Future
Industrial-scale algae production
A4F - Algae for Future is a Portuguese biotechnology company with over 20 years of experience in microalgae research, development and industrial-scale production. The company specialises in the design, construction and operation of algal biomass production facilities. Within SMACC+, A4F contributes industrial know-how in large-scale microalgae cultivation, supporting pilot validation and the scalability of sustainable bioactive production processes.
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Instituto Politecnico de Braganca
Biotechnology and formulation support
Instituto Politecnico de Braganca (IPB) is a public Portuguese higher education institution with strong expertise in agricultural sciences, biotechnology and sustainable development. In SMACC+, IPB contributes through its Escola Superior Agraria, focusing on microalgae and cyanobacteria biotechnology, bioactive compound development and formulation for sustainable cosmeceutical applications.
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University of Galway
Bioactive evaluation and sustainability
University of Galway is a public Irish university founded in 1845, recognised internationally for its leadership in sustainability, marine research and innovation. In the SMACC+ project, the University of Galway contributes to the development and evaluation of bioactive compounds derived from microalgae, supporting sustainable and environmentally friendly cosmeceutical solutions.
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Alga Biologics
Bioactive development and market translation
Alga Biologics is a biotechnology company specialised in the development of high-value biologics derived from microalgae, with a strong focus on innovation and advanced bio-based solutions. In SMACC+, Alga Biologics contributes industry expertise in bioactive development, supporting the translation of research results into high-value applications and market-oriented solutions.
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Finnova Foundation
Communication, dissemination and public participation
Finnova Foundation is a Spanish-Belgian non-profit organisation headquartered in Brussels, specialised in innovation financing, European programmes and entrepreneurship support. In SMACC+, Finnova leads communication, dissemination and public participation activities, ensuring visibility of project results, stakeholder engagement and alignment with European innovation and policy frameworks.
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