Berlin, October 2025 — From the shores of Klaipėda to the heart of Europe’s blue innovation movement! Klaipėda Science and Technology Park (KSTP) representative Erika Zavackienė took part in the 2nd EU Algae Awareness Summit 2025, held on 16–17 October in Berlin. The event was organised under the EU4Algae initiative in close collaboration with the European Commission (DG MARE, CINEA) and supported by the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
The Summit gathered leading experts, innovators, and policymakers shaping the future of Europe’s algae and blue bioeconomy. Discussions focused on how algae cultivation and regenerative ocean farming can drive sustainable development, create new livelihoods, and restore marine ecosystems.
Representing Lithuania and the Cool Blue Baltic project partnership, KSTP shared insights from its recent activities — including the Techno-economic Co-assessment Workshop held in Klaipėda, which explored opportunities and challenges in marine biomass cultivation, and a series of Exploitation Events introducing citizens, youth, and policymakers to Recirculating Ocean Farming (ROF) concepts through interactive learning and seaweed tastings.
At the Berlin Summit, EU Member States signed a Declaration of Endorsement, recognising algae as a strategic resource for Europe’s green and blue transition. The event also highlighted new collaborations and innovative approaches that integrate regenerative aquaculture with offshore renewable energy — a direction KSTP is eager to pursue in cooperation with partners such as Ignitis Group.
