Sponsors

Founded in 2016, Nordic SeaFarm is at forefront of making European seaweed truly available to industries. They grow high value species at their own state of the art seaweed farm and source sustainably from other partner farms. Research & development is in their DNA, and is why they have successfully completed multiple EU-research projects over the years and why they continue to break through with new innovative ways of farming seaweed at scale in the ocean. Nordic SeaFarm exists to drive change and to create a regenerative and prosperous planet.

Founded in 1829, Chalmers University of Technology is a leading Swedish technical university known for cutting-edge engineering, science, and innovation. With strong industry collaborations and an entrepreneurial ecosystem, Chalmers turns research into real-world solutions and startups. Over the past 15 years, Chalmers has become a node for strong research on seaweed as a future food source, integrated into the Department of Life Sciences and The Thematic area Ocean.

The City of Gothenburg is responsible for creating a good everyday life for residents by providing various public services and administrations that affect life in the city every day.

Main Responsibilities

The City of Gothenburg works with a wide range of responsibilities aimed at improving the quality of life for residents and visitors. Some of the most important areas of responsibility include:

• Education and Schools: The city is responsible for providing education and schools for children and young people, including preschools and primary schools.
• Social Services and Care: City of Gothenburg provides social services and care for elderly people and individuals with disabilities, including home care services and housing options.
• Urban Planning and Construction: The city plans and carries out new construction projects, infrastructure developments, and urban planning initiatives to create a sustainable and attractive urban environment.
• Traffic and Transportation: City of Gothenburg is responsible for public transportation, roads, and streets, including tram services and bicycle infrastructure.
• Environment and Sustainability: The city works actively with environmental issues and sustainable development, including waste management and green spaces.

Organisation

City of Gothenburg is organized into various municipal departments and city-owned companies that are responsible for specific areas of operation. The City Council, consisting of elected politicians, makes the overall decisions and provides governance for the city’s activities. The City Executive Office is responsible for leading and coordinating the work carried out within the city organization.

Through these efforts, City of Gothenburg strives to create a safe and pleasant environment for everyone who lives in and visits the city.

The University of Gothenburg is one of Sweden's largest educational institutions with extensive offerings in both education and research. The University was founded in 1891 and has more than 58,000 students and 6,800 employees.

Region Västra Götaland is governed by democratically elected politicians and with over 57 0000 employees is one of Sweden’s biggest employers.

Their task is to offer good healthcare and dental care and to provide the prerequisites for good public health, a rich cultural life, a good environment, jobs, research, education and good communications. All together, this all provide a foundation for sustainable growth in Västra Götaland.

Together with the 49 municipalities, trade and industry, organisations and academia, they drive development with Västra Götaland’s best interests as objective.

Quick facts

Region Västra Götaland

• Region Västra Götaland was formed in 1999 by merging Skaraborg, Älvsborg and Bohus county councils and parts of the City of Göteborg.
• One of Sweden’s popularly elected regions.
• Responsible for healthcare and medical treatment.
• Responsible for growth and development matters.

Västra Götaland

• Västra Götaland is the name of the geographical territory.
• 1.6 million inhabitants.
• 49 municipalities.
• 300 km long and 250 km wide.
• The largest city is Göteborg (Gothenburg).
• The region has the largest port in Scandinavia.
• Sweden’s leading region for industry and transportation.

Murre Technologies has been supplying the EasyFarm system with which mussel seed cultivation is possible, for almost 20 years. Seaweed cultivation and processing is their next development. They are building a harvester that harvests the seaweed from the cultivation nets in the sea. Sowing seaweed is also part of the EasyFarm concept, which is why they supply the complete system for harvesting and sowing the seaweed. They have also developed a seaweed bubble washer to sort the sand and undersized waste such as crustaceans from the product during the washing process. The system is equipped with separation rollers for this, the washing water is continuously filtered through a separator drum. To reduce the iodine content, they use a blanching/cooling system.

In short, they are your partner in seaweed harvesting and processing!

Redefining the Materials of Tomorrow

Tailor-made polymer products derived from seaweed

Sirputis is committed to innovating the seaweed industry and contributing to a more sustainable future. By focusing on pioneering solutions for seaweed cultivation, harvesting, and processing, their dedicated team aims to empower seaweed farmers and make seaweed farming more sustainable, efficient, and profitable. Their vision is to create a world where seaweed cultivation is an essential industry that supports healthy environments and strong coastal communities. They are driven by the belief that the ocean can provide abundant, nutritious food while nurturing both people and the planet. Join them on the mission to automate the seaweed industry!