Sustainability

MiAlgae finalist for 2024 Earthshot Prize

2024-09-27T06:30:00

Douglas Martin, MD and founder of MiAlgae

Source: Edinburgh Innovations

MiAlgae, a Scottish company growing nutrient-rich algae from whisky waste, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Earthshot Prize 2024

Founded in 2016 at the University of Edinburgh, MiAlgae farms algae to produce omega-3, an essential nutrient for both humans and animals.

MiAlgae’s approach offers a sustainable alternative by growing algae using nutrient-rich waste from whisky production in specially designed fermenting vessels, reducing the reliance on wild fish stocks.

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