Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/M005755/1
Rapid Growth Algae: An enabling technology to enhance algal growth and reduce algal production costs
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor T Mock, University of East Anglia, Environmental Sciences
- Grant held at:
- University of East Anglia, Environmental Sciences
- Science Area:
- None
- Overall Classification:
- Unknown
- ENRIs:
- None
- Science Topics:
- Bioenergy
- Alternative Energy Biomass
- Biofuels
- Environmental biotechnology
- Microbial
- Abstract:
- We have discovered a novel gene that significantly accelerates the growth of commercially used microalgae. This novel gene offers the opportunity to grow algae faster without or limited addition of nutrients or increased light and therefore offers potential solutions to companies wishing to develop commercial algal strains, which save on algal growth costs. We have filed patent applications for the use of this novel gene. In order to take this technology to market we need to understand fully the market and develop a commercialisation and technical development plan. We seek funding from the NERC Pathfinder fund to commission market research and to work with our commercial partner to develop a robust commercialisation strategy.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/M005755/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Follow on Fund (FEC)
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Follow on Fund Pathfinder
This grant award has a total value of £7,985
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| DI - Other Costs | Indirect - Indirect Costs | DA - Investigators | DA - Estate Costs | DA - Other Directly Allocated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £6,291 | £570 | £932 | £181 | £12 |
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