🐟 Visit to AmpliAqua – Regenerative Food Production R&D Unit

AmpliAqua is a pre-commercial R&D and innovation unit dedicated to developing regenerative solutions in sustainable food production. AmpliAqua focuses on cutting-edge technologies such as bioponics, liquid biofertilizer production, and integrated aquaculture systems. As a TestBed infrastructure, it enables applied research and technology transfer up to TRL 6/7, supporting the validation of innovative solutions that promote circularity, efficiency, and environmental resilience in agri-food systems.

📅 Date: July 11th

🕙 Time: 13:00–14:00 (WEST)

📍 Location: AmpliAqua, Porto de Nazaré, Portugal

📌Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ntycRqjFKp3NDEcLA

🔗Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/e/HMmbQXdUs7

Agenda & Highlights

13:00 – Welcome and Introduction

• Overview of AmpliAqua’s mission and role as a TestBed for sustainable food system innovation
• Presentation of the NZEB building (Nearly Zero-Energy Building) and its energy autonomy features

13:10 – Guided Tour of Facilities

Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture System (IMTA):

• Fish section – primary trophic level
• Bioponic plant section – using nutrient-rich water from aquaculture
• Microalgae open raceways – capturing excess nutrients and supporting circularity
• Explanation of nutrient flow and indirect transfer between trophic levels for maximum efficiency and food safety

13:40 – Demonstration & Q&A

• Showcase of ongoing research and potential applications
• Discussion on TRL6/7 technology testing and opportunities for collaboration
• Sensory test of Pesto Tomorrow Greens – An AmpliAqua product

14:00 – End of Visit

⚠️ All Visits have limited spots available, which will be allocated based on the order of registration.

For more information, please contact Soraia Silva (Project Manager at Food4Sustainability) : soraia.silva@food4sustainability.org