This $2,926,620 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of International Science and Engineering (CFDA #47.079) establishes the International Bioeconomy Macroalgae Center (IBMC) at the University of California, Berkeley. The IBMC will drive research, innovation, knowledge sharing, and education to advance the use of macroalgae (seaweed) in the global supply chain, contributing to a sustainable future through renewable, environmentally-friendly resources. The center will focus on five key areas: 1) macroalgae biodiversity and genomics, 2) cultivation and harvesting techniques, 3) conversion processes, 4) circularity and waste management, and 5) supply chain and socioeconomic considerations. The project aims to ensure the sustainable growth and financially viable conversion of macroalgae into valuable products while addressing equity and community benefits. It will provide student training and education outreach to support a robust and equitable macroalgae-based bioeconomy. Subawards are planned to expand the collaborative global network of experts and stakeholders.
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