This company cultivates marine algae to produce algal and vegetable oils, which are then converted into biofuels for transportation, aviation, and energy. They also produce nutritional oils rich in omega-3s, offering sustainable alternatives in both fuel and nutrition.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The increasing global demand for sustainable sources of nutrition, animal feed, and energy is outpacing the capacity of traditional agriculture and fisheries. Reliance on terrestrial crops strains arable land and freshwater resources, while overfishing depletes marine ecosystems.
Solution
Cellana cultivates marine microalgae to produce a range of sustainable bioproducts, addressing the growing need for renewable resources. Its patented ALDUO™ technology combines photobioreactors and open ponds, enabling continuous, large-scale production of non-GMO algae. This hybrid system optimizes growth conditions while preventing contamination, resulting in a cost-effective and environmentally sound alternative to conventional methods. The resulting algal biomass is processed into ReNew™ Omega-3 oils for human nutrition, ReNew™ Feed for aquaculture and livestock, and ReNew™ Fuel as a biofuel feedstock.
Target Audience
Cellana serves the human nutrition, animal feed, and biofuel markets, targeting manufacturers seeking sustainable and scalable sources of Omega-3 fatty acids, protein-rich animal feed, and biofuel feedstocks.
Features
- Patented ALDUO™ technology, integrating closed photobioreactors with open ponds for scalable algae cultivation
- Ability to cultivate diverse strains of marine microalgae tailored for specific product outputs
- Production of ReNew™ Omega-3 oils rich in EPA and DHA, offering a sustainable alternative to fish oil
- Algae-based animal feed that replaces fishmeal and soymeal, reducing pressure on fisheries and land use
- Biofuel feedstock derived from algal oils, contributing to a lower-carbon transportation sector
- Mid-scale screening capabilities to optimize process development and maximize yields
- Algae strains selected for high oil production and rapid growth under commercial conditions