Paxtier Bulletin: Algae domestication program wins inaugural Seaweed Ideathon

Introducing the Paxtier seaweed bulletin! 

In this episode Reiss Jones and I explore some key themes in the seaweed space over the past few weeks.

These included:

→ The results of our new Seaweed Ideathon

→ Asparagopsis market updates

→ Reiss's fundraising efforts for Macro Supplies®

And much more… 

Here’s a little more info on the winning team of our Ideathon, made up of:

PhD. José Salles, PhD. Patrick Astarita, PhD. Raul Rincones,  and Mrs. Eng. Rodrigo Cano

Project Name: Seatropic - Advanced Tropical Seaweed Domestication Program in LATAM

Seatropic envisions a transformative approach to aquaculture in Latin America, aiming to domesticate tropical seaweed species through selective breeding and other cutting-edge biotechnological approaches. The project is focused on developing high-yield seaweed strains, tailored to the unique climatic conditions of LATAM's coastal waters and suitable for a wide range of uses, from hydrocolloid production to plant biostimulants and biomaterials. The program's strategic governance is designed to foster stakeholder engagement, driving aquacultural progress and sustainable economic opportunities for local communities, universities, governments, startups, and industries. Embracing international collaboration, we also aim to partner with leading Asian producers and researchers to exchange advancements and cultivate a globally cooperative seaweed industry, as well as to enhance the resilience of the global red seaweed supply chain.

Get in touch with me through LinkedIn or respond in the comments if you’d like to learn more from this team! 

Additional links:

https://www.macro-supplies.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/reissjones/

In this episode we cover:

0:00 Intro.

0:45 Introduction to Reiss, Macro Supplies and Seaweed Gang.

2:17 Productivity gains and cost reductions expected using Macro Autofarmer.

4:00 Next steps for Macro Supplies.

6:15 Seaweed Ideathon.

9:40 Winners of the Seaweed Ideathon: Seatropic project.

13:10 News updates in the seaweed industry.

Hope you enjoy it!