CONSORTIUM

Fundação Gaspar Frutuoso
CONTRIBUTION
Fundação Gaspar Frutuoso (FGF) will lead and conduct the research on exploring the potential of microalgae as nutraceuticals for animal feed production, as well as the bioactivity screening using zebrafish larvae for anti‑inflammatory and antioxidant assays.
CONTACTS
Campus Universitário de Ponta Delgada, Complexo das Ciências Exatas, Rua da Mae de Deus, 9500-321, Ponta Delgada
fgf.uac.pt
fgf@uac.pt

Finançor
CONTRIBUTION
Finançor will lead the feed‑production trials, incorporating microalgae into the formulations and conducting field assays with live poultry, contributing its industrial production expertise and strong applied‑research capacity.
CONTACTS
Complexo Industrial Ponta Delgada, Estrada Regional da Ribeira Grande 109, 9500-702, Ponta Delgada
finançor.pt
geral@financor.pt
PARTNERS

Universidade dos Açores
CONTRIBUTION
The University of the Azores (UAc) will contribute its facilities and longstanding expertise in research projects, ensuring the project’s success by providing all the necessary infrastructure, machinery, and workspace.
CONTACTS
Campus de Ponta Delgada, Rua da Mãe de Deus, 9500-321, Ponta Delgada
uac.pt
reitoria.secretariado@uac.pt

Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources – Azores
CONTRIBUTION
The Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources – Azores (CIBIO-Açores) will provide state‑of‑the‑art technology and equipment to support research activities and overall project development.
CONTACTS
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologias, Universidade dos Açores, R. Mãe de Deus 13A, 9500-321 Ponta Delgada
cibio.uac.pt
cibio.a.secretariado@uac.pt

Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research
CONTRIBUTION
The Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR) will contribute its extensive research experience on cyanobacteria and the use of zebrafish larvae as a model organism for bioactivity screening.
CONTACTS
Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Matosinhos
ciimar.up.pt
secretariado@ciimar.up.pt

Phytosphera Azorica
CONTRIBUTION
Phytosphera Azorica brings expertise in cosmetics and cosmetic‑product development, supporting the formulation of new products that incorporate microalgae and cyanobacteria extracts
CONTACTS
Rua Joaquim Marques, 22 – Azores Parque, 9500-794 Ponta Delgada
phytosphera-azorica.pt/
info@phytosphera-azorica.pt

Serviço de Desenvolvimento Agrário de São Miguel
CONTRIBUTION
The Agrarian Development Service of São Miguel (SDASM) will contribute to dissemination and outreach activities, as well as to engaging additional stakeholders interested in the project’s formulations and products targeted at the agro‑industry.
CONTACTS
Quinta de São Gonçalo 9500-340 Ponta Delgada
https://agricultura.azores.gov.pt/
info.sdasm@azores.gov.pt

Observatório Microbiano dos Açores
CONTRIBUTION
The Azores Microbial Observatory (OMIC) will contribute to the dissemination of knowledge within the local community, raising awareness about the importance and applications of microalgae and cyanobacteria, as well as highlighting the project’s potential contributions to society.
CONTACTS
Antigo Chalé das Misturas, 9675-045 Furnas
omic.pt
geral@omic.pt