AlGreen
Algreen B.V. is a Dutch microalgae biotechnology company founded in 2015 in Wageningen. It positions itself as a trusted partner for the European microalgae sector, combining scientific expertise with practical process know-how to support projects from early feasibility through production scale-up. The company focuses on helping clients develop and optimize microalgae cultivation systems, downstream processing, and regulatory pathways. Its work is centered on making microalgae a scalable and sustainable solution for applications across food, nutraceutical, and other industries. Core Values Sustainability : Algreen emphasizes microalgae as a greener alternative and highlights the use of waste streams and resource-efficient cultivation methods to improve environmental performance. Innovation : The company presents itself as a technology-driven partner, developing new cultivation protocols and exploring advanced approaches such as mixotrophy and optimized photobioreactor use. Scientific rigor : Its services are grounded in feasibility analysis, benchmarking, validation, and practical research, reflecting a data-led approach to project development. Collaboration : Algreen stresses co-development with clients and partnerships with organizations across the microalgae sector to push the field forward. Unique Aspects Microalgae-only specialization : Algreen focuses specifically on microalgae technology, rather than broader algae work, with expertise spanning cultivation, downstream processing, and regulation. Experience across multiple cultivation modes : The company works with autotrophic, heterotrophic, and mixotrophic cultivation, giving it flexibility to match process design to strain and project goals. Portfolio of named algae strains : Algreen highlights work on Spirulina, Galdieria, and Haematococcus, including applications tied to protein and astaxanthin production. Industry and standards involvement : The company says it is a member of AISAM, EABA, and the NEN algae standardization committee, and that it chairs the Organic Committee within AISAM. Scale-up support track record : Algreen states that it has supported more than 10 production facilities, indicating hands-on experience with industrial microalgae projects.