LiMBAC 2025 5th Lisbon Microalgae & Biotechnology Advanced Course October 20th-24th 2025

Applications will open soon

WELCOME TO LIMBAC

Organized by A4F Algae for Future, a global leader in bioeconomy and biotechnology, LiMBAC is an intensive, hands-on course that takes participants on a journey through the entire microalgae production process from laboratory techniques to industrial-scale biomass production. Whether you’re a student or an industry professional, LiMBAC is designed to enhance your expertise and connect you with leading experts and peers.

Who Should Attend?

  • MSc, PhD, and Post-Doctoral students in biology, chemistry, or biochemical engineering.
  • Industry professionals eager to deepen their knowledge and gain practical skills in microalgae production.

Why Choose LiMBAC?

  • LiMBAC offers unparalleled insights into microalgae biotechnology, including:
  • Comprehensive coverage of the microalgae production value chain—from cultivation to biorefinery and extraction.
  • Extensive practical experience in our laboratories and pilot unit, ensuring participants engage in every stage of the production process.
  • A unique opportunity to visit a large-scale industrial facility, gaining firsthand exposure to commercial operations.
  • Networking opportunities with leading researchers, industry pioneers, and like-minded peers.

Course Highlights

  • Topics Covered: Cultivation, processing, biorefinery, sustainability, and market trends.
  • Hands-On Experience: Engage in practical training across all stages of microalgae production.
  • Exclusive Industry Access: Visit an operational industrial-scale facility to see biotechnology in action.
  • Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from internationally recognized leaders in the field.
  • Collaborative Learning: Build connections with peers, researchers, and industry professionals.

Organized by A4F Algae for Future

A4F is a global reference in the bioeconomy, with extensive expertise in designing, building, operating, and transferring (DBOT) microalgae production units. With a network of over 600 collaborations across universities, research institutes, and companies, A4F delivers comprehensive solutions—from research and demonstration to industrial-scale operations. Confidence Built on Experience.

What’s Included?

  • Access to the full theoretical and practical program.
  • Transportation between the recommended hotels and course locations.
  • Daily lunches and coffee breaks throughout the five-day program.
  • Course materials in printed format.
  • A social activity and a networking dinner.

Course Fees and Discounts

Course Fee:€2.300

Discounts Available:

  • Students -60%: €920 (limited to 8 spots)
  • A4F Partners -30%: €1,610
  • A4F Clients -20%: €1,840
  • Early Bird 10% off (cumulative discount) valid until June 30

limbac 2022 edition

I came here to learn as much as possible of the world of microalgae and I am really leaning it.The day at the lab made me learn how to use the right equipments and will be very useful and help on my career. My expectations were high and beeing achieved.The conference are open mided.

Eliana Gasparotto

I think LiMBAC is a very good opportunity to see the advancement on biotechnologies specifically for microalgae and the various applications that microalgae can have and also a good opportunity to listen experts in the field and it was a pleasure to come here and I very recommend this place for other participants on the field.

Naif Alabdullatif

It was a really interesting course to be and learn whit everyone about the different ways witch algae can be incorporated in different products and different fields. I come of a background of biomaterial and biobased products so I do think that the sustainability and sustainable products will become more challenging and with more demand to grow, so the use of biobased material such as algae can help the growing of the materials and will be a very important key aspect for the future of the industry.

Rahim Jindani

I think this was a very insightful course, not only because it provides the techniques to go from an involucrum to a pilot scale and you can actually see that, but also because has presented the challenge of the sector from the main failures of the past so we can learn for the future, so I think the experience here was really valuable for young algaeneers.

Sergio Serrano Blanco

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