ALGAE Biotecnologia

Industry

Crop protection, Ecology & monitoring, Food ingredients, Waste & circular economy, Water

Topics

Microalgae (spirulina, chlorella, euglena), Wastewater, water treatment & bioremediation, Crop protection chemicals & fertilizers

Role

Not classified

Parent / group

Grupo Ecos (investor)

Why it is bioeconomy

Algae Biotecnologia is a biotechnology company that develops microalgae and cyanobacteria cultivation systems for wastewater treatment, bio-based fertilizers, animal nutrition, and biofuel production.

Found via

[Rubric] Brazil · methane-feed; [Rubric] Cuba · methane-feed

Not yet cited as a supplier in a graded solution.

• 2026 Latest status: The company is listed as acquired or merged in a 2026 profile, though other sources indicate it remains an active biotechnology research company. ↗ ↗ ↗
• Status review: unclear — PitchBook shows an uncorroborated Acquired/Merged flag; news is Brazilian algae-sector coverage; CNPJ record present but undated as evidence.
• 2026-09-28 Algas cultivadas no litoral do Rio podem virar bioplásticos e materiais para fertilizantes
  The article describes Grisea Biotecnologia, a Rio de Janeiro startup leveraging macroalgae (Kappaphycus alvarezii) cultivated along the coast to develop sustainable bioplastics and fertilizer coatings, with research partnerships at UFRJ and funding support …
• 2026-03-10 Pesquisa avalia algas brasileiras como bioestimulante em grãos sob estresse hídrico
  ALGAE Biotecnologia is developing a seaweed-based bio-stimulant (Algoj) with Embrapii/CBKK to increase drought tolerance in crops like canola and wheat, achieving up to 160% more siliques in canola and 10–12% root growth in wheat in greenhouse tests, with a …
• 2026-09-29 Foodtech cria açúcar de algas para substituir o tradicional - Startups
  The article highlights Ocean Sugar, a Brazilian foodtech launching an algae-derived sweetener (EPS Algalyte) that is calorie-free and claimed to be up to 100x sweeter than cane sugar, developed to replace part or all sugar in foods and beverages. It notes the …
• 2026-08-14 Fundação Príncipe Albert II de Mônaco recompensa inovação brasileira de fios têxteis à base de algas
  ALGAE Biotecnologia is developing algae-based textile fibers in Brazil (Phycolabs, São Paulo) to reduce fashion’s environmental impact; the project is in development, targets luxury brands first, and aims to be scalable with ongoing work on fiber properties …
• 2026-03-13 Como a Aqua Viridi usa microalgas para transformar a Amazônia | BNDES Garagem
  A Aqua Viridi is a Brazilian biotech startup that uses microalgae to transform waste into valuable products (animal feed, biofertilizers, bio-stimulants, and a textile pigment), aiming to reduce reliance on soy and pesticides while building a fully Brazilian, …
• 2026-04-08 Cosmera Ingredients e Algaktiv promovem pré-lançamento no Brasil de ativos da in-cosmetics Global
  ALGAE Biotecnologia is not mentioned as a company in the article. The piece centers on Cosmera Ingredients and Algaktiv promoting two algae-derived actives (Algaktiv Vitalys and Algaktiv Rubinity) for the Brazilian market ahead of in-cosmetics Global 2026, …

Ownership & investors 5

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