HUBAZUL
AVEIRO
Aveiro, Portugal
#Aquaculture
#Bivalves and Algae
#Biotechnology
CITAQUA - Centre for Innovation and Technology in Aquaculture is an infrastructure dedicated to developing, testing and validating solutions for aquaculture and the blue bioeconomy, with a focus on bivalve molluscs and algae.
The infrastructure provides conditions for companies, research centres and other entities to develop technologies, test solutions on a pilot scale and bring new products, processes and services closer to the market.
As an environment for experimentation and innovation, CITAQUA contributes to more sustainable, competitive aquaculture that is ready to respond to the needs of national and international markets.
Areas of Expertise
CITAQUA works in key areas for innovation in aquaculture and the blue bioeconomy, focusing on:
Sustainable Aquaculture
Development and testing of technological solutions for sustainable aquaculture on a pilot scale
Bivalves and algae
Innovation in the bivalve mollusc and algae sector and biomass valorisation
Traceability
National Laboratory for the Traceability of Fishery Products
and Aquaculture
Production 5.0
Laboratory for Super-Intensive Production of Algae and Bivalves with Photobioreactors
Members
Infrastructure and Services
Product traceability
Fishing and aquaculture authentication
Chemical and Molecular Analysis
Advanced sample characterisation
Histology and Microscopy
System assembly and maintenance
Algae and Bivalve Production
Spaces for teams and operations
Advanced Cultivation Systems
Photobioreactors and technical support for production
Real Environment Tests
Validation of solutions in the field
LOCATION
Hub Azul Aveiro - CITAQUA is based in Aveiro, combining proximity to the Ria de Aveiro with the infrastructures of the Calheta Mariculture Centre.
Want to test solutions in the blue bioeconomy?
Control and monitor maritime operations with advanced technological support and access to real-time data.