Award of AlgaeBrew Project to Swansea University for Microalgae-Based Brewery Waste Valorisation
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AwardedAward of AlgaeBrew Project to Swansea University for Microalgae-Based Brewery Waste Valorisation
Awarded 31 Mar 2022
Awarded31 Mar 2022
Value£175,625.00
SupplierSwansea University
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 7mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2022Expired 30 Mar 2025
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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to Swansea University for the AlgaeBrew project, which aims to unlock the potential of microalgae for valorising brewery waste products into omega-3 rich animal feed and fertilisers.
The project will utilise microalgae-based biotechnology to convert brewery liquid and solid wastes into useful products, creating new revenue streams for breweries, decreasing environmental impacts, and promoting a circular bioeconomy to support UK policy on halving food waste by 2030.
The contract value is AUD 175,625.
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