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SCALE Project Ends, Pioneering Microalgae Innovation in Europe

Published: June 6, 2025
Author: HFT

SCALE Project Concludes Successfully, Paving the Way for Microalgae Innovation in Europe

After four years of intense collaboration, the SCALE Project—funded by the EU and coordinated by Microphyt—has officially concluded. This initiative united 11 partners from four European countries to scale up sustainable production of high-value microalgae-derived ingredients. The project culminated in the launch of a state-of-the-art flagship facility in Baillargues, France. This industrial-scale site features Microphyt’s proprietary photobioreactor technology and has already achieved record productivity levels. It produces eco-friendly, COSMOS-certified ingredients for sectors such as food, supplements, animal feed, and cosmetics.

Key Innovations:

  • For Food Supplements:

    • PhaeOptim™ enhances bone health and cardiovascular capacity, especially in active women.

    • BrainPhyt™ improves cognitive function and stress management, containing fucoxanthin and omega-3s.

    • ZenGut™ improves gut health and mental well-being, and has received FDA NDI approval for U.S. launch.

  • For Cosmetics:

    • DunaPure purifies and soothes blemish-prone skin.

    • Luteana Scalp combats dandruff and restores scalp balance.

Flagship Facility Features:
Spanning 5,000 m², the Baillargues plant follows strict sustainability and safety standards (FSSC 22000, COSMOS). It uses solar panels, freeze-drying, wastewater recycling, and cutting-edge extraction technologies. These innovations support energy efficiency and environmental conservation.

Collaborative Success:
The project involved significant contributions from:

  • CHANEL Parfums Beauté (cosmetic safety and efficacy),

  • Hedelab (formulation development),

  • Lallemand (animal nutrition trials),

  • Institut Lyfe (culinary prototypes for wellness nutrition).

Public Engagement & Industry Presence:
SCALE actively promoted its innovations at global events like Vitafoods Europe, AlgaEurope, and NYSCC. Two workshops, one in Montpellier and one in Barcelona, connected researchers and industry experts. SCALE has firmly positioned itself as a leader in sustainable microalgae biotechnology.

Future Outlook:
Although the project concludes, Microphyt and partners will continue to explore new industrial applications. The project website will remain online with accessible research, videos, and a virtual showroom.

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