Agreed pillars of work
Pillar A: Policy & Advocacy
Advance sector‑wide policy positions; consult and advocate with government; develop standards and regulatory pathways.
Pillar B: Research, Data & Evidence
Commission/synthesize research; publish technical summaries; maintain sector‑wide datasets and benchmarking.
Pillar C: Communications & Online Resources
Central online hub; guidance notes, field resources, training modules; sector directory and knowledge base.
Pillar D: Shared Infrastructure & Equipment Access
Map, enable and broker access to processing, characterisation, and pilot facilities; coordinate shared equipment programs.
Pillar E: Promotion & Networking
Annual conference, showcases, awards; sector branding and narrative; buyer engagement and market access programs.
Pillar F: Industry Development & Value Chain Support
Practical support for scale‑up, QA, regulatory navigation, business model development, and export readiness.
Pillar G: Workforce & Education
Micro‑credentials, curricula alignment, internships; employer‑led training linked to real facilities and projects.
What we do
Our work plan focuses on
1 – Effective advocacy and policy influence
Shape regulation, standards, funding, and government priorities in ways that enable the sector to grow.
2 – Industry coordination and capability uplift
Align members around shared priorities; build capacity through best-practice guidance, skills, R&D translation, and pathways to commercialisation.
3 – Market development and trust-building
Grow demand and investment by improving awareness, credibility, and adoption—often linked through standards, certification/quality signals, communications, and partnerships.
4 – Knowledge Hub
Establish and operate a streamlined, value adding knowledge hub centralising Industry data, directories, and state of play insights, case studies across food, feed, nutraceuticals, aquaculture, materials & bioremediation as they are available and technology explanations (raceways, photobioreactors, fermentation).
Our Mission
To support, promote, and facilitate the growth of the Australian microalgae industry by connecting the full value chain, advancing evidence-based policy, enabling shared infrastructure, building market recognition, and strengthening workforce capability.
Vision (5–10 year horizon)
Australian microalgae is globally recognised for high‑value, science‑led products and contributes to circular economy impact.
The sector is coordinated and trusted; the sector is well connected to adjacent and aligned sectors and relevant stakeholders; the full value chain is included and supported; regulatory pathways are streamlined; shared processing infrastructure is publicly accessible; a skilled workforce is available; and “Australian Made” brand advantages are leveraged for domestic and export growth.