We are proud to share that Arctic Seaweed has been selected as a technology partner in SEAGROW, a major EU co-funded project focused on demonstrating how large-scale regenerative ocean farming can function as a viable, scalable business model—while delivering measurable benefits for marine ecosystems.
SEAGROW brings together leading partners from across Europe to tackle one of the blue economy’s most important challenges: how to scale seaweed cultivation in a way that is economically robust, environmentally regenerative, and transferable across regions.
Demonstrating regenerative ocean farming at scale
At the core of the project is a large-scale demonstration in Galway Bay, Ireland, where innovative seaweed farming systems will be deployed and studied in real marine conditions. The project will evaluate how these systems:
- Absorb excess nutrients from coastal waters
- Capture and store carbon
- Enhance marine biodiversity by providing habitat and shelter for marine life
This hands-on demonstration is critical for moving regenerative ocean farming from promising theory to bankable, industrial reality.
Building standards for European scale-up
Beyond the pilot site, SEAGROW aims to remove one of the biggest barriers to growth in the seaweed sector: the lack of shared standards and credible tools.
The project will develop:
- Environmental assessment protocols to quantify ecosystem benefits
- Monitoring frameworks for nutrient and carbon uptake
- Eco-labelling concepts to support transparency and market trust
These outputs are designed to support future expansion of regenerative ocean farming across Europe, with a particular focus on regions where the sector is still emerging, such as the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
Technology that enables predictability and scale
As technology partner, Arctic Seaweed contributes cultivation systems and know-how developed specifically to enable predictable, industrial-scale seaweed farming in Western waters. Our role is to ensure that the systems tested in SEAGROW are not only environmentally sound, but also operationally efficient, modular, and scalable—key requirements for long-term commercial adoption.
By combining advanced engineering with biological insight, the project aligns closely with our mission: enabling farmers and coastal operators to scale seaweed production with confidence.
Engaging communities and future ocean stewards
SEAGROW also places strong emphasis on education and stakeholder engagement. Through workshops, outreach activities, and programs for coastal schools across several European countries, the project will help raise awareness of ocean farming’s potential—both as a climate solution and as a driver of sustainable coastal economies.
Project facts
- Project duration: 36 months
- EU contribution: €1,578,076.28
- Funding: Co-funded by the European Union
