The biotechnology development headquarter has aimed to develop an operational roadmap to develop algae production technologies in the country and expand an economic industry by relying on scientific belongings of the country. This goal will be realized with the cooperation of knowledge-based companies.

By relying on applied technology, Iran can scientifically respond to challenges such as “climate change”, “drought and lack of access to sufficient fresh water”, “the existence of salt water” and “the wide range of deserts and uncultivable soils in the country”.

In the area, attempts have been made to meet the needs of the domestic market and neighboring countries by developing the algae industry.

Mostafa Ghanei, the secretary of the biotechnology development headquarter, stated: we have identified various capacities and opportunities in the algae industry and are looking for ways to develop them.

Ghanei continued: the biotechnology development headquarter has conducted several studies on the capacities and challenges of algae production, such as microalgae and seaweed, in cooperation with the private sector.

According to Ghanei, one of the most important priorities of the headquarter is developing the algae industry in the country, which will be realized with the cooperation of all players in the field.

A report by the public relations and information center of the Vice-Presidency for science and technology affairs