Who we are

A4F is a biotechnology company based in Portugal with over 20 years of accumulated experience in algae research and development, and algae production up to industrial scale. A4F is specialized in the design, build, operation and transfer (DBOT) of algae production units, from research, demonstration to industrial scale, using different technologies that better adapt to our Customers’ business.

Complementing the long experience acquired, A4F distinguishes itself through its methodology, which includes scaling-up from prototypes in our Experimental Unit in Lisbon to large-scale facilities. Additionally, A4F also develops standard operating procedures for optimized algae production, according to production goals and with industry best practices.

A4F has developed over the years a close relationship with the leading national and international universities and research groups in the algae biotechnology fields, as well as with the largest algae producers worldwide.

A4F, the first choice for any large-scale contract as a specialist in algae production.