VALORMAR | SPAROS I&D | NUTRITION IN AQUACULTURE

PROJECTS

Acronym
ValorMar
Title
Integral valorization of marine resources: potential, technological innovation and new applications
Code
ALG-01-0247-FEDER-024517
Program
P2020 I&D – Mobilizadores
Main Objective
Enhance research, technological development and innovation
Intervention Region
Norte, Centro and Algarve
Beneficiary Entities
Sparos Lda. and remaining partners (see below)
Leader Institution
SONAE CENTER SERVIÇOS II, S.A.
Approval Date
May 2018
Time period
October 2017 – 31th of July, 2021
Total Eligible Costs
8.503.598,37 EUR
EU Funding
ERDF – 5.679.831,18 EUR
Website
www.valormar.pt

ValorMar will develop innovative technological solutions to increase the valorization and efficient use of marine resources based on the circular economy concept, and integrating the aquaculture, food, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Based on the research, development, and demonstration of new products and on the improvement of production processes, ValorMar aims at proposing innovative and sustainable solutions for generating new healthy seafood products with high traceability through their production and value chain. The products, processes, and services developed through this project will rely on the transversal mobilization of human resources with extensive knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of R&D projects in the thematic areas included in ValorMar.

Partners

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This project has received funding from Compete 2020, Lisboa 2020, CRESC Algarve 2020, Portugal 2020 and the European Union through ERDF, under reference ALG-01-0247-FEDER-024517. The content of this page only expresses the views of the author. The Portuguese National Authorities or the European Union cannot be held liable for any use made of this publication.