Innovating with microalgae

Next-generation products from microalgae

Our microalgae-derived NovaTerra biostimulant raises crop performance and soil health, while Ficogel delivers high-purity phycocyanin for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical development.

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Left: green spirulina biomass for NovaTerra agriculture. Right: blue phycocyanin extract for Ficogel nutritional and pharma products.

Sustainable production Mediterranean produced Blue bioeconomy Creating a new bioeconomy Science-led development Spirulina specialists

Why partners choose us

Microalgae inputs built for performance and proof

Every product is grounded in process control, agronomic data and clean traceability, so the value shows up in the field and on the spec sheet.

Nutrient efficiency and stress resilience

NovaTerra is formulated to enhance plant nutrient uptake efficiency and strengthen resilience against abiotic stressors — two of the biggest yield-limiting factors in modern agriculture.

Supporting living soil

Our spirulina-derived biostimulant is designed to feed soil biology rather than bypass it, working with natural processes to support long-term soil health and fertility.

High-purity phycocyanin

Ficogel is a high-purity phycocyanin extract sourced through our production partner Microalgae Lab, available at food and research grades with traceable documentation.

Two product lines, one organism

From the same blue-green cell, value for the field and for the lab

Agriculture

NovaTerra

A spirulina biostimulant produced via enzymatic hydrolysis, formulated to enhance nutrient uptake efficiency and plant resilience against stress across high-value crops.

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Nutritional & Pharma

Ficogel

Using high-purity phycocyanin extract sourced from our partner Microalgae Lab, we develop innovative and bioavailable formats for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.

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Pre-seed phase · Open for partnerships

We are looking for the right partners to grow with

AlgaNova is actively seeking validation partners across agriculture and the nutritional and pharmaceutical sectors. If you want to be part of what comes next in the microalgae bioeconomy, we want to hear from you.

Agricultural distributors and agronomists

We are looking for agronomic partners to run field validation trials with NovaTerra and bring a genuinely differentiated biostimulant to their growers and channels.

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Nutraceutical and pharma companies

If you are developing natural actives or functional ingredients, we can supply Ficogel phycocyanin extract and work with you from initial sample through to product integration.

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Pre-seed investors

We are raising our pre-seed round and welcome conversations with impact investors, family offices and VCs aligned with agri-biotech, the blue bioeconomy and sustainable biotechnology. If that is you, we would love to talk.

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Spirulina cultivation raceways at Microalgae Lab, AlgaNova's production partner in Spain

Microscopy image of Arthrospira spirulina filaments — NOTE: replace with licensed version before publishing

Who we are

A microalgae biotech company born to transform industries

AlgaNova was founded on a simple conviction. The same spirulina that has nourished people for centuries can be engineered into precise, high-performance inputs for modern agriculture, health and many more sectors yet to come.

Team with over 50 years of combined experience working with microalgae
Dual focus across agriculture and health
Built in Spain for European and global markets

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Ready to explore what microalgae can do for your sector?

We are at an early and exciting stage. Send us a message and let us explore whether there is a fit for a validation or development partnership.

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We grow value from a single blue-green cell

AlgaNova is a microalgae biotech company turning spirulina into high-performance inputs for sustainable agriculture and human health.

Our story

From a competition idea to a working biotech

AlgaNova began at a Startup Weekend on the Catalan coast, born to help a local producer, Microalgae Lab, transform their sustainable biomass into attractive, high-value products. We saw a celebrated superfood held back by traditional formats, and we set out to change that.

Rather than just selling raw biomass, we bridge the gap between scientific potential and market reality. As a young, driven team backed by experienced industry mentors, we combine fresh innovation with strategic expertise to ensure every solution we deliver is consistent and impactful.

Today, that drive runs along two tracks — accelerating agricultural performance and reshaping health nutrition. From our roots in Tarragona, we want to transform industries and completely redefine the region's blue bioeconomy.

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The AlgaNova founding team — David Haigh, Fabio and David Sánchez — at a meeting in Tarragona, Catalonia

Open green field under a clear sky symbolising AlgaNova mission for regenerative agriculture

Our mission

Make microalgae a practical input for regenerative farming and better health

We want spirulina to sit on the shelf next to the inputs that growers and formulators already trust, judged on the same hard metrics of performance, purity and reliability.

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Product lines in development

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Sustainable process

EU

Developed to European market standards

The people behind it

A young team with deep roots in microalgae

Three co-founders combining business engineering, marine biology and biotechnology, guided by advisors with decades of hands-on microalgae experience.

Fabio Portune

Co-founder

Business Engineer with experience in innovation and startup development across various industries.

David Haigh

Co-founder

Marine biologist with experience in project management and business scaling.

David Sánchez

Co-founder

Biotechnologist with experience in handling multiple types of microalgae.

Strategic Advisor

Claudio Fuentes

Advisor

Expert with over 25 years of experience in microalgae biotechnology and industrial scaling.

Advisor & Producer

Mario Muñoz

Advisor

Founder of Microalgae Lab, expert in developing a highly sustainable production plant.

Recognition

Backed by leading innovation ecosystems

Active member

TUM Venture Labs

AlgaNova is an active member of TUM Venture Labs, the deep-tech venture builder of the Technical University of Munich — one of Europe's leading innovation ecosystems for science-based startups.

Finalist · Top Startup 2026

Aptenisa Launch

Selected as one of the top science startups at the Aptenisa Launch 2026 competition, presenting at the Demo Day at Foro Transfiere in Málaga alongside leading research-driven ventures.

In the press

AlgaNova in the news

Diari de Tarragona

April 2026

Contra la sequía, microalgas

AlgaNova and its spirulina-derived solutions for agriculture and food, with scientific grounding, international validation and industrial ambition.

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Diari de Tarragona

June 2026

Microalgas, el nuevo oro verde para la agricultura que ha descubierto AlgaNova

How AlgaNova's innovation is improving crops and reducing dependence on synthetic fertilisers through microalgae-based inputs.

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La Ciutat

March 2026

Tres start-ups de REDESSA presentan proyectos innovadores al Demo Day de APTenisa

AlgaNova among the startups from the REDESSA incubator presenting at the Aptenisa Demo Day at Foro Transfiere in Málaga.

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Our production partner

Built on a foundation of specialist expertise

AlgaNova works in close collaboration with Microalgae Lab, a specialist microalgae cultivation company based in Spain, founded by Mario Muñoz. Microalgae Lab operates a highly automated and sustainable spirulina production plant, and is responsible for producing the biomass and phycocyanin extract that forms the biological foundation of both NovaTerra and Ficogel.

This strategic partnership allows us to focus on formulation science, product development and commercialisation while relying on established, state-of-the-art cultivation infrastructure. The result is a supply chain we can document, trace and stand behind at every step.

Highly automated and sustainable production plant
Consistent, traceable biomass supply
Spanish-grown, Mediterranean produced

Spirulina cultivation raceways at Microalgae Lab, AlgaNova's highly automated and sustainable production partner in Spain

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What we make and supply

From spirulina biostimulants and phycocyanin extract to R&D collaboration and distribution partnerships, here is how AlgaNova creates value for agriculture and health partners.

Our offering

Four ways to work with us

NovaTerra biostimulant

Our spirulina biostimulant for sustainable agriculture, produced via enzymatic hydrolysis and formulated to enhance nutrient uptake efficiency and plant stress resilience.

Designed to improve nutrient use and stress resilience
Supports healthy soil biology
Validation trial partnerships available

Ficogel phycocyanin

High-purity phycocyanin extract for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical partners, sourced through our production partner Microalgae Lab and supplied at food and research grades with full documentation.

Controlled, documented purity
Natural blue pigment and active
Sampling for product development

Medical R&D collaboration

We work with research groups and companies exploring phycocyanin for advanced applications, from nutraceuticals to early medical directions.

Joint development projects
Custom extract specifications
Regulatory-minded documentation

Distribution partnerships

We build long-term relationships with agricultural distributors and agro-technical advisors who want a differentiated, sustainable product.

Territory and channel support
Technical training for your team
Co-branded trial material

How it works

From first call to commercial rollout

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Discovery call

We learn your crops, channels or formulation goals and confirm where AlgaNova fits.

02

Technical assessment

We match the right product and grade, then prepare samples and documentation for your team.

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Field or lab validation

We run trials with you and track real results, from yield response to extract performance.

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Commercial rollout

With proof in hand we scale supply, support your launch and grow the partnership.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

It is a plant input derived from spirulina microalgae that stimulates natural processes in crops and soil. Rather than acting as a conventional fertiliser, NovaTerra is formulated to support plants in taking up nutrients more efficiently and in coping better with environmental stress.

NovaTerra is produced through a controlled enzymatic hydrolysis process. This unlocks the active fractions inside the spirulina cell in a consistent way, so each batch delivers a clean, traceable specification.

NovaTerra is currently in development and regulatory preparation, designed from the ground up around relevant European and Spanish frameworks. We are working toward formal registration and welcome conversations with partners who want to be involved in the validation process.

The formulation is aimed at high-value crops where nutrient efficiency and stress resilience matter most. The best fit depends on your region and rotation, which is exactly what we explore together in an initial conversation and trial design.

Ficogel is sourced through our production partner Microalgae Lab and is available in food and research grades with controlled purity and documentation. For pharmaceutical R&D we can work on custom specifications alongside your team.

Get in touch directly and we will discuss your territory, sector and what a trial or distribution arrangement could look like. We are at an early stage and actively building our first partnerships, so the conversation is open and flexible.

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Our two product lines

From the same spirulina organism, AlgaNova is developing a spirulina biostimulant for agriculture and commercialising a high-purity phycocyanin extract for nutritional and pharmaceutical partners.

Agriculture

NovaTerra

A spirulina biostimulant produced via enzymatic hydrolysis, formulated to enhance nutrient uptake efficiency and strengthen plant resilience against abiotic stress. Designed for agricultural distributors, agronomists and growers seeking sustainable, science-based inputs.

Formulated to enhance nutrient use efficiency
Designed to strengthen abiotic stress resilience
Aims to support healthy soil biology
Validation in progress · Regulatory preparation underway

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Nutritional & Pharma

Ficogel

Using high-purity phycocyanin extract sourced through our production partner Microalgae Lab, we are developing our own Ficogel product line for the nutritional and pharmaceutical markets. Currently in development, Ficogel transforms raw phycocyanin into innovative, bioavailable formats designed to meet the growing demand for natural, traceable actives in health applications.

Food and research grade available
Natural blue pigment and bioactive compound
Traceable from cultivation to delivery
Samples available for product development

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Runner in action representing the performance and health applications of Ficogel phycocyanin for nutritional products

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Not sure which product fits your application?

Send us a message and we will find the right match for your operation or formulation.

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Let us build something blue-green together

Tell us about your crops, your channel or your formulation, and we will get back to you with the right next step.

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Privacy Policy

Last updated 23 February 2026

Welcome to AlgaNova! We are a startup currently in our early stages, and we are looking to connect with people who are interested in what we are building. This short Privacy Policy explains how we handle the personal information you share with us when you reach out via our website (www.alganova.eu). We believe in keeping things simple and respecting your privacy.

1. What information do we collect

When you reach out to us via our website, we collect the information you voluntarily type into our contact form:

Your message, including any details you choose to share about how you would like to collaborate or help
Your name, so we know who we are speaking with
Your email address, so we can reply to your inquiry

2. Why do we collect this information

We only use this information to read and respond to your message. Specifically, we use your name and email to:

Reach out regarding potential collaborations, employment, or feedback
Answer any questions you might have
Keep you updated on our startup's progress (only if you asked us to)

3. Do we share your data

No. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties.

4. How long do we keep your data

We will keep your contact information and message on file while our startup is actively building its initial network or actively communicating with you. If we realise a collaboration is not going to happen, or if you ask us to remove you from our records, we will delete your information promptly.

5. Your rights

You are in control of your data. At any time, you have the right to:

Ask what data we have about you
Request corrections to your data
Withdraw your consent and ask us to securely delete your information from our records

To do any of this, send us an email at info@alganova.eu

6. Contact us

If you have any questions about this policy or just want to chat about what we are building, please contact us at:

Company — AlgaNova Biotech SL

Address — Partida Santa Marina, polígon 11, parcel·la 82, 43320 Pratdip

Email — info@alganova.eu

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