# Global Algae Innovations

is developing a DOE-linked pilot-scale algae farm at Paso Robles, California, pairing direct-air-capture CO2, solar electricity and zero-liquid-discharge water use to produce Spirulina and algal oil, targeting sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel and high-value protein-meal co-products,…

Source: https://en.bioecon.ru/companies/global-algae-innovations/
Updated: 2026-08-15

- Country: United States

## Verifiable facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Funding | Total funding of $4.6 million raised as of June 2023, including a $4 million DOE award for the pilot-scale farm project | https://aventure.vc/companies/global-algae-innovations-el-cajon-ca-us, https://netl.doe.gov/node/10835, https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-05/beto-23-project-peer-review-sdi-sup-apr-2023-hazlebeck.pdf |
| Capacity | Designed to produce 12,500 gallons of biofuel intermediate per year at the pilot scale, and 10 tons per day of dried algae in final design phase | https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2021-09/2396-1682_Global_Algae_Innovations_Summary.pdf, https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-05/beto-23-project-peer-review-sdi-sup-apr-2023-hazlebeck.pdf |
| Regulatory approval | NEPA approval obtained; water offset approval letter received | https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-05/beto-23-project-peer-review-sdi-sup-apr-2023-hazlebeck.pdf, https://www.osti.gov/biblio/2473293 |
| Production site | Paso Robles/Shandon, California (pilot-scale farm); Kauai, Hawaii (laboratory and farming operations) | https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-05/beto-23-project-peer-review-sdi-sup-apr-2023-hazlebeck.pdf, https://www.globalgae.com/about, https://www.osti.gov/biblio/2473293 |
| Headcount | 15 employees as of April 2026 | https://aventure.vc/companies/global-algae-innovations-el-cajon-ca-us, https://www.visualvisitor.com/companies/6237769/global_algae_innovations_inc. |
| Revenue | Reported ranges include $2M–$2.5M and $10M–$50M in conflicting reports [medium confidence] | https://www.inknowvation.com/sbir/companies/global-algae-innovations-inc, https://www.visualvisitor.com/companies/6237769/global_algae_innovations_inc. |

Independent sources: aventure.vc, energy.gov, globalgae.com, inknowvation.com, netl.doe.gov, osti.gov, visualvisitor.com

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