Algae to Omega

Algae to Omega is a biotechnology company based in Vero Beach, Florida, specializing in the commercial indoor cultivation and controlled production of algae. The company has developed a patented closed-loop system called the Omega Grow System, which is optimized for continuous algae cultivation in a controlled environment. This system allows for greater control over the production process, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality algae-derived ingredients to customers in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.

The company's focus is on cultivating and optimizing algae strains that produce valuable compounds, including omega-3 essential fatty acids and the carotenoid astaxanthin. These ingredients have applications in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, and functional food markets. Algae to Omega's cultivation process involves a custom-designed growth system that mimics the natural environment for algae, maximizing potential growth. The company utilizes strain-specific lighting protocols and mixing techniques to enhance algae production and increase the yield of desired compounds.

Algae to Omega's technology incorporates custom LED lights that are critical to the growth process. These lights are used in various ways during different phases of algae growth and development, from gentle wavelengths during the incubator phase to intense light exposure at peak maturity to produce large amounts of lipids and compounds. The company believes its methodologies significantly increase the productivity of algae grown in a contaminant-free environment.

In addition to omega-3 and astaxanthin production, Algae to Omega utilizes the remaining dry algae cake after processing as nutritious and easily digestible feed for livestock, including cattle, pigs, chickens, and goats. This feed is marketed as price-competitive with other options and more environmentally friendly to produce than alternatives like corn.