Alganomics®, LLC is becoming a leader in culturing algae for biomass. Innovations in tubular photobioreactor systems and the downstream processes are a primary company focus. An additional focus is utilizing these technologies for environmental remediation. A pilot plant for algae to oil is underway for the Oak Island Wastewater Treatment Facility, Oak Island, North Carolina.
Mission Statement Our mission at Alganomics is to make a significant difference in our community, state, and nation to becoming more environmentally responsible and self sufficient within the biofuels industry. Alganomics operates to produce reliable, environmentally responsible, natural and renewable bioproducts from algal sources, and to promote the use of renewable energy alternatives.
Support for Alganomics' research and development has been received from the following sources:
2008 and 2009 North Carolina Green Business Fund Grants
Cape Fear Resource Conservation & Development
Biofuels Center of North Carolina 2009 Grant
Brunswick Electric Membership Cooperative (BEMC)
Clearwater Enterprises and Clark Brothers, Inc.
Through a competitive application process, Alganomics is a 2010 BASE (Business Accelerator for Sustainable Entrepreneurship) Program Member. BASE is a program of the Carolina Entrepreneurial Initiative, through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Alganomics is a member of the National Algae Association.
