AlgiePlus is french company created in April 2007 to exploit the results of research undertaken over several years at the Center for study and development of algae (CEVA) Pleubian and the Technical Center for Agricultural Syntec Pleumeur-Gautier. AlgiePlus was accompanied by regional Emergys incubator from December 2006 to December 2007 and by the Industrial Development Agency of Trégor. Through collaboration with Ceva, AlgiePlus has developed and patented bread culture assets for above ground crops (flowers, tomatoes and strawberries), it will be marketed. It operates for the outcome of this research on active principles contained in the marine plants, mainly zoster present mainly in the Arcachon place.

These assets and biodegradable substrates replace rockwool and coir currently used by producers, but which are not biodegradable and can present problems related to bacteria. These substrates stimulate the natural defense system of the plant and reduce the adhesion and the development of pathogenic microorganisms in the soil-less cultures.

AlgiePlus also leads a research plant on the use of active molecules of algae in other applications such as the fight against the attacks of fungi. To accelerate its development, AlgiePlus conducted in March 2008 a waiver of 300 000 euros from Ouest Ventures. This first round of financing package will enable it to market its first product and continue its program innovations.

Source : Algieplus