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Microalgae Australia is the national platform for all microalgae‑related industries, designed to strengthen the sector’s voice, align standards, influence optimal policy settings and unlock new commercial opportunities. By joining, you gain access to a coordinated, cross‑sector network that positions algae as a ‘ready to go’ core solution for Australia’s low‑carbon, food feed and fuel secure, circular economy future. 

1. Advocacy and policy influence

• • Members can have direct input to and influence the policy positions we present to decision makers on behalf of Industry. 

2. Visibility and market positioning

• • Brand elevation: Membership signals that your organisation is part of a credible, and policy engaged sector. 

• • Australia Made: Highlight clean green Australian provenance and promote our Industry to local and international buyers and retailers.  

• • Board Committees: Members can nominate to join the initial Board committees: 

• • • Government and Policy Committee 

• • • Science and Technical Committee 

• • Cross‑sector exposure 

• • Member directory listing 

3. Knowledge, standards, and compliance

• • Connection and coordination to research institutes 

• • Best‑practice toolkits 

• • Standards and quality frameworks 

4. Commercial and funding opportunities

• • Business development
  • Grant and funding program letter of support 

• • Cross‑sector partnerships 

5. Networking and sector‑specific forums

• • Working groups by sub–sector 

• • Whole‑value‑chain connectivity 

Joining Microalgae Australia is not just a membership fee; it is an investment in a coordinated, multi‑sector ecosystem that makes it easier, cheaper, and more politically viable to build and scale algae‑based solutions across food & feed, biofuels, bioplastics, fertilisers, fibres and dyes, and bioremediation.