Jan 2023 - Jan 2025
Novel and sustainable biotechnological approaches for astaxanthin and ketocarotenoids production
The Asteasier EU-funded project aims at the development of an innovative platform for the simultaneous high-level, low-cost production of natural Astaxanthin from two new and patented strains of the N. gaditana and C. reinhardtii microalgae species. Astaxanthin is a powerful natural antioxidant and finds application in cosmetics, nutraceutics and especially in aquaculture, where it is used as a pigment to give the typical pink colour to farmed salmon and shrimps.
By exploiting the unique properties of the two proprietary microalgae strains in terms of Astaxanthin accumulation capacity and ease of extraction, the Asteasier solution will allow increased productivity, increased sustainability and lower production costs, with respect to existing alternatives. In addition to that, Asteasier is able to provide feed producers with additional valuable products such as Omega 3, lipids, proteins and vitamins.
Program
EIC Transition
Budget
1.98 M€
Duration
24 months
Partners
- Università degli studi di Verona
- BioMar
- Say One - Funding & Venture Building