Trade Show AlgaEurope 2026

Algoliner is a turnkey supplier for photobioreactors in any dimensions. Their lab reactors have volumes between 1 litre and 1,000 litres while their large scale have no limits.

With their unique production method, they produce the pipes for the large-scale reactors on site in any required length. Hence no packaging, transport and re-assembly with joints is necessary.

Algoliner is the only producer of photobioreactors with aseptically flanges.

The required raw material for our reactors is only 40 % of those of common systems, while the pipes can be easily recycled by 100%

Algoliner realized in the meantime many reactors in different sizes and concepts.

AquaBioTech Group undertakes a variety of aquaculture projects throughout the world. The range of services the company offers includes a wide range of aquaculture consultancy and training, Contract Research Services in its dedicated state-of-the-art research facility, as well as design, engineering, and delivery of Recirculation Aquaculture Systems (RAS).

BrightWave specializes in the design and sale of indoor, industrial-scale photobioreactors (PBRs). They enable the co-location of feedstock production and manufacturing, helping organizations build more sustainable, resilient, and efficient supply chains.

BrightWave’s patented PBRs use in-water grow lights to scale algae cultivation vertically and maximize production within a minimal footprint. The self-cleaning design reduces downtime and increases overall productivity.

BrightWave has also launched a joint venture, BrightCharm Proving Ground, to help companies scale algae-based innovations — providing a pathway from pilot testing to commercial production and accelerating product development across the biomanufacturing value chain.

The company’s PBRs are already deployed across sectors like food & feed, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, biomaterials, fuels and wastewater treatment. 

BrightWave is pleased to be a returning sponsor.

CellDEG GmbH, a Berlin-based biotech innovator, is setting new benchmarks in the field of ultra-high-density microalgae cultivation. By integrating our patented membrane-mediated CO₂ supply with thin-layer reactor geometry, we eliminate the physical bottlenecks of traditional cultivation to deliver unprecedented biomass concentrations. Our approach empowers researchers and producers to bypass standard growth plateaus and finally unlock the full genetic potential of their strains.

At the core of our technology is the synergy between efficient gas exchange and optimal light availability. Utilizing our specialized nutrient-enriched HD-media, CellDEG systems achieve extraordinary cell densities exceeding 30 g DW per liter and productivities of up to 10 g DW per liter per day. These results are achieved fully photoautotrophically, utilizing numerous established model strains under highly controlled, standardized conditions.

Built for axenic cultivation, our hardware is engineered for both high-end research and industrial applications. The versatile control unit supports interchangeable platforms - ranging from 45 x 10 ml for high-throughput screening and 9 x 100 ml for process development, up to 1 x 4000 ml for lab-scale production. Beyond its modularity, the technology ensures rapid oxygen removal and suppresses water vapor and CO₂ loss, thereby maximizing resource efficiency and sustaina

bility. 

As a global provider of high-performance solutions, CellDEG is committed to optimizing microalgae production. Visit us at AlgaEurope 2026 to see how our ultra-high-density systems can transform your workflow and accelerate your path from the laboratory to industrial-scale success.

For more than 25 years, CytoBuoy has pioneered continuous biological monitoring of aquatic ecosystems. We developed the world's first flow cytometer specifically designed for phytoplankton analysis and the first to take flow cytometry beyond the laboratory into real-world aquatic environments, setting the foundation for modern field and autonomous flow cytometry.

Today, our technologies help researchers, environmental agencies, water utilities and industry transform cell-level biological data into actionable environmental intelligence. By combining high-resolution flow cytometry, optical measurements and imaging, CytoSense and CytoSub deliver real-time identification, characterization and quantification of individual cells, from picoplankton to large colonies.

CytoBuoy solutions support a wide range of applications, including:

✔ Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring and early warning;

✔ Algae cultivation, culture health and contamination detection;

✔ Aquaculture water quality and production optimization;

✔ Freshwater, drinking water and wastewater monitoring;

✔ Coastal, estuarine and offshore environmental monitoring;

✔ Ocean observing programmes and autonomous observatories;

✔ Biodiversity assessment and long-term ecosystem monitoring.

Designed for both research and operational monitoring, our instruments operate seamlessly in the laboratory, onboard research vessels, at algae production facilities, in water treatment plants, and fully autonomously in situ at depths of up to 200 metres.

CytoBuoy is also an active contributor to collaborative European research and innovation initiatives, including ANERIS(operability of marine research infrastructures) and OBAMA-NEXT (next-generation marine biodiversity monitoring), working alongside leading research institutes to advance autonomous aquatic monitoring and environmental observation.

From supporting sustainable algae production and aquaculture to protecting drinking water resources,  wastewater, monitoring harmful algal blooms and contributing to international ocean observation initiatives, CytoBuoy enables continuous biological observations that help organizations detect change earlier, understand ecosystem dynamics and make better environmental decisions.

DLG Markets Benelux is part of DLG Markets GmbH, a global partner for companies and organizations in the agrifood sector and a leader in the organization of trade fairs and conferences worldwide. Our strength lies in an international network, innovative industry solutions and comprehensive expertise in the agrifood sector. It is organiser of numerous annual specialist exhibitions abroad. DLG Markets part of DLG e.V. the German Agriculture Society.

DLG Markets Benelux supports the activities of the DLG Group and organizes its own activities in specific areas with specific partners. DLG Benelux is organiser of PotatoEurope in The Netherlands, the International Seaweed Conference Seagriculture EU, Seagriculture World and the AlgaEurope Conference, which is being organized in cooperation with the European Algae Biomass Association (EABA).

The general objective of the European Algae Biomass Association (EABA) is to promote mutual interchange and cooperation in the field of biomass production and use, including biofuel uses and all other utilisations. It aims at creating, developing, and maintaining solidarity and links between its Members and at defending their interests at the European and international levels. Its main target is to act as a catalyst for fostering synergies among scientists, industrialists, and decision-makers in order to promote the development of research, technology, and industrial capacities in the field of Algae.

In this perspective EABA intends to constitute a basis for:

- Establishing a permanent liaison with EU and EU Member States’ Institutions.

- Defining and expressing a common position on EU issues (legislation, product specifications, trade and sustainability standards, etc.), acting as a technology-neutral platform.

- Representing the European biomass industry and the scientific community at the international level.

- Spreading scientific information and knowledge about biomass and biofuels production.

- Making research and industry alive in public debate.

- Promoting investment and financial support in the field of Algae.

- Helping the structuring and planning of research and industrial development on Algae.

- Fostering scientific freedom as well as responsibility.

- Studying all economic and technical problems which may impact the sector in the European Union and related countries and studying all the direct and indirect environmental, social and economic effects of production and use.

- Breaking scientific boundaries on Algae.

- Promoting the exchange of scientific information and the publication of sound articles.

-Below is a complete summary detailing the draft scope, objectives, and the main draft structure of the EABA.

Eurofins Food, Feed, Water Benelux is a leading provider of analytical services, dedicated to ensuring food and water safety across the supply chain. With over 700 employees and 12 specialized laboratories in the Benelux region, we support producers, retailers, and regulators with reliable insights into product quality, origin, and compliance. As part of the global Eurofins network—spanning 950 laboratories and 65,000 experts in 60 countries—we combine deep local expertise with international reach. Since 1987, our focus on innovation, regulatory support, and chain management has made us a trusted partner in safeguarding public health and sustainability.

FlowCam is a valuable tool to monitor microalgae culture growth for industries including wastewater treatment, nutraceuticals, food and beverage, and biofuels, as well as in traditional culture collections.

Combining the basic principles of microscopy, particle counting, and image recognition, FlowCam enables rapid analysis and morphological characterization of algae grown in culture and provides key information, including:

• How fast the algae are growing
• Whether the shape and size of the algal cells are within normal parameters
• Whether the culture meets quality control requirements
• Detection of predatory grazers within algae cultures
• Early signs of a potential culture crash

Learn more about FlowCam for microalgae cultivation: https://www.fluidimaging.com/applications/aquatic/microalgae-cultivation

The GICON® Group is a group of international, independently operating engineering service providers. Sustainability in the handling of resources, in the use of energy and in the extraction of raw materials as well as a responsible approach to risks in favour of a clean environment and a society worth living in - both today and in the future - these are the guidelines that guide their daily work and this is how they understand their service to their customers.

GICON® was founded in 1994 and is an owner-managed engineering office with its headquarters in Dresden, Germany. More than 500 employees work in more than 30 departments in several branches in Germany and worldwide.

Innovation through research is a GICON® trademark. Both as a service provider for their customers and for the further development of the company, they research and develop new processes, products and services. To this end, they have created an extensive network of cooperative relationships with leading research institutions.

GICON® engineers have planned a broad variety of photobioreactor plants ranging from R&D to commercial sized systems for 25 years using their detailed expertise in plant design, approval planning, process engineering, biotechnology, biology and bioenergy systems. As one of its main R&D areas, GICON® is active in several projects to further develop microalgae-based technology solutions.

Founded in 2010, Industrial Plankton Inc. designs and manufactures turnkey bioreactors

Their technology is optimized for reliability, ease of use, and biosecurity. Customers operate their photobioreactors in 32 countries around the globe. Their equipment is highly automated, increasing reliability and saving operators countless hours. The result is trustworthy equipment capable of easily and reliably producing biosecure, algae.

• 2003 founded
• 20+ years of algae cultivation
• 248 acres of production area
• Spirulina product : 1600 mt
• Chlorella product:300 mt
• Phycocyanin product: 100 mt
• R&D: Own laboratory
• Global market
• OEM

PSI (Photon Systems Instruments) is the world leader in development and manufacturing of cutting-edge instrumentation for imaging and monitoring of biological signals in plants and algae for more than 25 years. They were the first company to offer a chlorophyll fluorescence imaging system, and we remain at the forefront of technology for monitoring growth and physiological activity in samples that range from individual cells to large crop and tree species. Their products are used all over the world, at universities, research institutions and biotech industries as well. They are used in terrestrial and aquatic environments, in the laboratory and in the field, from the tropics to the high Arctic.

The quality of their products is impeccable. In 2017, the founder of PSI, Mr. Martin Trtílek, won the EY Technical Businessman of the Year, reflecting the success of PSI on the world stage, and the prestige in which the company is held by its clients. In addition to providing instrumentation, they offer dependable, and timely, worldwide support through our offices in Europe, Australia and North America.

Currently, PSI portfolio includes complete assortment for algal bio-technology from precise small and large scale photobioreactors and other cultivators, through a range of hand-held and bench-top devices for chlorophyll fluorescence detection and imaging, to fully automated phenotyping stations based on microplates and Petri dishes.

Please visit their website www.psi.cz for more information, and do not hesitate to contact them with any questions. Or visit them in Drásov, Brno region. They look forward to seeing you!

At Pure Biomass, we design and manufacture advanced controlled-environment and biosecure systems that unlock the full potential of microalgae and sustainable aquaculture, empowering our customers to cultivate at scale with precision, reliability, and efficiency. By integrating cutting-edge photobioreactor technology with mechanical design, automation, fabrication, and robust process control, we develop custom industrial equipment that enables our customers to reliably produce algal biomass at volumes ranging from 25 L to 55,000 L, which in turn can nourish ecosystems, reduce environmental impact, and fuel a cleaner, more resilient future across various industries.

SCHOTT is a global manufacturer of high-tech materials based on specialty glass. With pioneering spirit and passion, our experts are always opening up new markets and applications for 140 years. SCHOTT’s Business Unit Tubing is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of glass tubing, rods and profiles. SCHOTT Tubing provides customized products and services for international growth markets such as pharmaceuticals and electronics as well as industrial and environmental engineering, like photobioreactors (PBR). With DURAN® borosilicate glass tubing, U-bends and food-grade couplings, the BU Tubing provides ideal materials for algae cultivation in PBR systems: Smooth interior surfaces are easy to clean, protect against biocontamination and ensure food grade algae quality. With a lifetime of over 50 years and a consistently high light transmission, glass offers a cost effective and productive solution.

Varicon Aqua is the manufacturer of the Phyco-™ range of photobioreactors and the Cell-Hi line of algal nutrients. They are based in the UK and their team has more than 30 years’ experience designing, constructing and deploying algal photobioreactors, high rate algal ponds and aquaculture production systems worldwide. All Varicon Aqua products are built to the highest specifications using high throughput precision manufacturing processes. They combine this manufacturing experience with strong supply chain relationships, giving a systems wide understanding of both the equipment and production processes. This unique experience gives them a competitive advantage during client engagement and project specification, allowing them to provide bespoke photobioreactor and cultivation systems for a wide range of applications. They pride themselves on the ability to support the client from conception through to commissioning and exploitation, an ability founded on a clear understanding of the interplay between the needs of the organism and their engineered solutions.

To date they have deployed over 290 photobioreactor systems across the globe, ranging in scale from 5 L to 400,000 L. All Varicon Aqua systems are built to high specifications using precision manufacturing processes. Prominent products include their serpentine Phyco-Flow™ and Phyco-Pond systems, which are often deployed in pilot or commercial production environments. Newer reactors include their vertical column photobioreactors, the Phyco-Lift and Phyco-Bubble; as well as their Eco-range of systems, which encapsulate both high rate algal ponds and column designs. In addition to their photobioreactor systems they also specialise in providing the auxiliary equipment necessary for running a successful algal production facility. This includes equipment for process monitoring and control, as well as LED solutions and the apparatus required for downstream processing. Furthermore, they supply a broad range of specialised Cell-Hi algae nutrient and culture media as well as concentrates, aquaculture feeds and water treatments.

Wahal plays a key role in advancing sustainable algae processing solutions through its expertise in high-shear mixing, homogenization, powder-liquid integration, and continuous process technologies. With growing interest in algae for food, nutraceuticals, biofuels, and specialty chemicals, Wahal’s engineered systems help optimize critical stages such as cultivation media preparation, nutrient dispersion, biomass processing, extraction, and downstream formulation. By delivering energy-efficient, scalable, and hygienic processing solutions, Wahal Engineers supports the evolving global algae industry in achieving higher productivity, consistent product quality, and sustainable manufacturing practices.

ZionBio is a national high-tech company focused on microalgae-based health products, including Chlorella powder, Euglena powder, Haematococcus pluvialis powder, and their derivatives like paramylon and astaxanthin.

The company has moved from traditional open-pond cultivation to industrialized production. It now uses fully enclosed 316L stainless steel fermenters for heterotrophic cultivation, which ensures products with very low levels of microorganisms and heavy metals.

ZionBio produces nearly 1,000 tons per year of its core microalgae products. It is the largest producers of eukaryotic microalgae in the world.

The products are certified under HACCP, FSSC22000, Halal, Kosher, EU Organic, USDA Organic, and Canada Organic standards.