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Latest updates, milestones and publications from the SMACC+ consortium.

 SMACC+ will deliver a series of workshops bringing sustainable cosmetics to Vocational Education students

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27 Oct 2026

SMACC+ will deliver a series of workshops bringing sustainable cosmetics to Vocational Education students

Between November 2026 and June 2027, the European SMACC+ project will deliver a series of theoretical and practical workshops to showcase the potential of microalgae and cyanobacte

SMACC+ Showcases Sustainable Biotechnology Innovation at COSMETIC 360 in Paris

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26 Oct 2026

SMACC+ Showcases Sustainable Biotechnology Innovation at COSMETIC 360 in Paris

On 14–15 October 2026, the SMACC+ project was disseminated during COSMETIC 360 , the international trade fair dedicated to innovation in the cosmetics and fragrance industry. Organ

SMACC+ Project: Research Collaboration Between La Rochelle Université and the Universidade de Vigo Explores New Frontiers in Dermocosmetics

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23 Oct 2026

SMACC+ Project: Research Collaboration Between La Rochelle Université and the Universidade de Vigo Explores New Frontiers in Dermocosmetics

Researchers from La Rochelle Université and the Universidade de Vigo have published a review in the scientific journal Marine Drugs as part of the SMACC+ project , exploring the po

SMACC+ Showcases Sustainable Microalgae Innovation at the II International Congress on Balneotherapy Management

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12 Oct 2026

SMACC+ Showcases Sustainable Microalgae Innovation at the II International Congress on Balneotherapy Management

-The SMACC+ project was featured at the II International Congress on Balneotherapy Management, highlighting the potential of microalgae and cyanobacteria for cosmeceutical and nutr

Smacc+ launches its 2026–2027 webinar series with the first session on sustainable microalgae cultivation

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01 Oct 2026

Smacc+ launches its 2026–2027 webinar series with the first session on sustainable microalgae cultivation

Brussels, 1 October 2026. On 22 September 2026, the SMACC+ project held the first webinar of its 2026–2027 series , bringing together experts and professionals to explore the poten

SMACC+ strengthens links between microalgae research and the cosmetics industry during Cosmetic Valley visit to La Rochelle University

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18 Sept 2026

SMACC+ strengthens links between microalgae research and the cosmetics industry during Cosmetic Valley visit to La Rochelle University

-Nathalie Simonin, Head of the Cosmetic Valley Nouvelle-Aquitaine Office, visited La Rochelle University to explore synergies between microalgae biotechnology and the cosmetics sec

SMACC+ highlights innovative microalgae extraction research at CHISA 2026 in Prague

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03 Sept 2026

SMACC+ highlights innovative microalgae extraction research at CHISA 2026 in Prague

From 23 to 27 August 2026 , the SMACC+ project was represented at the 28th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering (CHISA 2026) , held in Prague, Czech Republic

Discover the Future of Sustainable Microalgae Cultivation at the First SMACC+ Webinar

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21 Jul 2026

Discover the Future of Sustainable Microalgae Cultivation at the First SMACC+ Webinar

-The SMACC+ project launches its international webinar series with a session dedicated to sustainable microalgae cultivation, bringing together leading European experts to explore

SMACC+ Consortium Advances the Development of Sustainable Microalgae-Based Bioactive Compounds at First In-Person Meeting

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21 Jul 2026

SMACC+ Consortium Advances the Development of Sustainable Microalgae-Based Bioactive Compounds at First In-Person Meeting

-Project partners reviewed progress, coordinated upcoming activities and reinforced collaboration to accelerate the development of microalgae-based bioactive compounds for cosmeceu

SMACC+ Showcases the Potential of Marine Bioactive Compounds at the 4th EuSPMF Symposium

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07 Jul 2026

SMACC+ Showcases the Potential of Marine Bioactive Compounds at the 4th EuSPMF Symposium

From 30 June to 3 July 2026 , the SMACC+ project was presented at the 4th European Symposium on Phytochemicals in Medicine and Food (4th EuSPMF) , hosted by the University of Aveir

SMACC+ launches the webinar series " Exploring the potential of microalgae biocompounds for cosmeceuticals and nutricosmetics."

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02 Jul 2026

SMACC+ launches the webinar series " Exploring the potential of microalgae biocompounds for cosmeceuticals and nutricosmetics."

Cosmetic Valley and the Universidade de Vigo are launching a new international webinar series within the framework of the SMACC+ Interreg Atlantic Area project. Running from Septem

SMACC+ puts microalgae at the centre of EU Green Week 2026

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08 Jun 2026

SMACC+ puts microalgae at the centre of EU Green Week 2026

·The project brought together experts from nine European institutions on 8 June for a webinar on microalgae and sustainable marine innovation ·The session examined EU policy priori