REALM Reusing Effluents from Agriculture to unLock the potential of Microalgae 
The REALM project (EU Horizon Europe – Aquaculture Assistance Mechanism) will develop microalgae production to treat discharge water from greenhouses (soilless agriculture) with processing to bio-products of the microalgae. Objectives include nutrient removal and CO2 fixing by microalgae, water recycling, automation of cultivation (raceway ponds, tube bioreactors) and microalgae harvesting, production from the microalgae of biostimulants for agriculture or use to feed zooplankton which can then be used as fish feed. The aim is a decentralised, integrated biorefinery approach, Joining the European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform (ESPP) aligns perfectly with REALM's mission to advance sustainable nutrient management. ESPP provides a unique platform to connect with key stakeholders, share knowledge, and stay at the forefront of nutrient recovery and innovation. Through this collaboration, REALM can strengthen its contribution to sustainable nutrient cycles, enhance visibility within the European bioeconomy sector, and ensure its outcomes align with broader environmental and policy goals.
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The project is coordinated by necton (Companhia Portuguesa de Culturas Marinhas SA), Portugal