Among the benefits of professionalizing project development and management, we highlight:
Better prior study and analysis of the project
More planned and organised resource management and intervention
Setting objectives in the most appropriate way
Advanced risk management
Better planning of the whole project
To be able to manage changes as they arise while being in control of the project at all times
Monitoring and control to ensure the achievement of the objectives
Manage project stakeholders
Centre’s projects
BIOREM
Bioremediation strategies research in the japonica clam (Ruditapes philippinarum) and cockle (Cerastoderma edule).
The main objective of the BIOREM project is to investigate and implement cultivation strategies that increase the survival of bivalves, with the aim of isolating and selecting bacterial strains with probiotic characteristics associated with the cultivation of the Japanese clam (Ruditapes philippinarum) and the cockle (Cerastoderma edule). Additionally, the changes in the abundance of the identified bacteria will be analyzed, associating them with salinity changes. Finally, these bacteria will be used to design an environmental bioremediation strategy and improve health conditions, based on the use of these bacteria, to enhance the substrate condition and increase survival during low salinity events.
Start date: 13/01/2025 | End date: 15/12/2026
This project is co-financed by the European Union. European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (FEMPA). Xunta de Galicia.
SALROC
Diversification of species in marine fish farming through the cultivation of red mullet (Mullus surmuletus)
The SALROC project aims to contribute to the diversification of marine fish farming species in Galicia by closing the economic cycle of red mullet farming. The possibility of farming this species individually or together with other flatfish species, such as turbot and sole, will be evaluated.
Start date: 09/25/2024 | End date: 10/31/2027
This project is co-financed by the European Union. European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (FEMPA). Xunta de Galicia.
ChernAdvance
Integral optimisation of larval culture of Polyprion americanus
The ChernAdvance project aims to develop and implement a sustainable system for the production of wreckfish in captivity focusing on the larval culture phase. It aims to increase larval survival, optimise culture protocols and advance the closure of the rearing cycle. This will promote sustainable aquaculture and more efficient and responsible production.
Start date: 08/15/2024 | End date: 08/15/2025
This project is co-financed by the European Union. European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (FEMPA). Xunta de Galicia.
LETEELEG
Evaluation of different stunning methodologies for senegalese sole by applying innovative electrophysiological technologies
The LETEELEG project aims to develop techniques to determine the degree of consciousness and welfare of Senegalese sole after the application of different pre-slaughter stunning methods by implementing innovative electrophysiological technologies.
Start date: 08/01/2024 | End date: 10/15/2025
This project is co-financed by the European Union. European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (FEMPA). Xunta de Galicia.
VACALOR
Innovations in oral vaccines for turbot
One of the main problems hindering the development of the aquaculture sector is the recurrent appearance of infectious diseases, which cause high economic losses. Due to the restrictions on the use of antibiotic treatments and chemotherapeutic agents imposed by current legislation, vaccination is emerging as the most effective and sustainable tool to prevent the appearance of diseases. Immunization by the oral route is easy to apply and does not involve handling the animals, so it does not generate stress, although it presents other problems such as low efficacy due to the degradation of the antigen in the digestive tract. The objective of this project is the development of an effective and affordable formulation for oral immunization in turbot, through the use of nanoparticles and the search for the most effective immunization protocol, also taking into account the effect of circadian rhythms, to obtain an effective and lasting protection.
Start date: 08/01/2024 | End date: 10/15/2025
This project is co-financed by the European Union. European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (FEMPA). Xunta de Galicia.
AQUATROFIC
Enhancement of the cultivation of macroalgae and other species of interest and integration into IMTA configurations as a contribution to the growth of the blue economy.
The AQUATROFIC project plans to contribute to the growth of the Spanish blue economy through the development and promotion of multi-trophic cultivation in unique productive areas of Andalusia and Galicia. The project will develop the cultivation of native macroalgae from the sowing in ropes of different microscopic structures, and pilot crops of the integration of these ropes sown with different species and functional groups in IMTA systems will be carried out, evaluating the bioremediation potential of this type of crops.
Start date: 08/01/2024 | End date: 10/15/2025
This project is co-financed by the European Union. European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (FEMPA). Xunta de Galicia.
MIVALI
Development of microencapsulated vaccines against Aeromonas salmonicida in turbot.
The specific objective of the project is to develop new vaccine formulations that prolong the period of prophylaxis and confer a long-term protective effect. The technical objectives of this project will focus on the development of encapsulation technologies that allow the controlled release of antigens and confer stability at different pHs compatible with the physiological conditions of fish. In parallel, the development of a subunit vaccine will be investigated by screening potential vaccine candidate proteins using bioinformatics and molecular biology approaches. Different immunological parameters will be analyzed by comparing the challenge results with the immunological parameters. With the formulas obtained, in vivo assays will be performed at different scales to test the efficacy of the vaccine and to establish an optimal dose-response.
Start date: 01/11/2022 | End date: 01/11/2025
Funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation, the State Research Agency (10.13039/501100011033) and by the European Union “NextGenerationEU” within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.
CLÚSTERES
Support for Innovative Business Clusters in the Autonomous Community of Galicia
The objective is to enhance technological competencies and increase the competitiveness of companies in the aquaculture sector. This will be achieved through the implementation of a knowledge network, capacity development, and the consolidation of technological innovation.
Start date: 10/01/2022 | End date: 15/10/2024
Co-financed by the Xunta de Galicia, Consellería de Economía e Industria. Galician Institute for Economic Promotion (IGAPE).
EDiH DATAlife
Digital Innovation Hub for the Deployment of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis in SMEs in the Primary, Biotechnology, and Healthcare Sectors
DATAlife’s main objective is to accelerate digital transformation by creating a fair, green, and healthy economy suited for the information age. This high-quality digital revolution focuses on people, the environment, and their well-being. It will be achieved by increasing the use of artificial intelligence in SMEs and public administrations through user-friendly applications; creating collaborative and federated data spaces; reducing workload for employees via automatic data retrieval with IoT; maintaining competitiveness through the use of HPC (High-Performance Computing); and safeguarding sensitive data with the latest European cybersecurity applications.
Start date: 01/12/2022 | End date: 30/11/2025
This project has received funding from Digital Europe programme under Grant Agreement No 101083755
FISHEUTRUST
European Integration of New Technologies and Socioeconomic Solutions to Enhance Consumer Trust and Engagement with Seafood Products
The primary objective is to ensure sustainability in the food system and to provide solutions for a transparent and traceable seafood supply chain. This is essential for promoting high-quality, farmed marine foods across Europe.
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Start date: 01/06/2022 | End date: 31/05/2026
Funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme under the grant agreement.
PISCIBIEN
Development and implementation of innovative strategies for the improvement of fish welfare at critical points in aquaculture culture.
The overall objective of the project is to develop strategies, methodologies and protocols to measure fish welfare at critical points where fish welfare is most compromised in order to provide guidelines and protocols for the aquaculture and ancillary industries.
Start date: 30/12/2021 | End date: 15/10/2023
Funded by the European Union Next Generation EU. RD 685/2021.
FISHEALTH
FISHEALTH NETWORK: A NETWORK OF EXCELLENCE APPLIED TO INNOVATION AND
DEVELOPMENT OF SOLUTIONS FOR THE CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION.
The RED FISHEALTH project aims to develop new tools and integrated platforms for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases in aquaculture and to strengthen the competitiveness of the aquaculture sector, through a process of R+D+i transfer to reduce the impact of these pathologies in Spanish aquaculture.
Start date: 01/01/2021 | End date: 31/12/2023
Funded by the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI) and the Ministry of Science and Innovation.
SERSBIOTECH
IoT System for Automatic Detection of Pathogens in water by means of Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology and nano SERS technological integration for the the Prevention and Control of Infectious Outbreaks in Aquaculture Farms.
It aims to develop a novel generation of ultra-sensitive biosensors based on the combined use of nanochemistry, molecular recognition and bio-functionalization, in a lateral flow chromatography (LFA) system integrated with Raman scattering spectroscopy software (SERS).
Start date: 01/05/2021 | End date: 30/04/2023
Funded by the Galician Innovation Agency (GAIN) and by the European Union, through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
ACUICULTURA 4.0
Application of vision and artificial intelligence technologies to improve the production process.
The objective is to improve the production chain of the individuals of a certain species in tank-based aquaculture facilities, from the seeding of the larvae to their arrival at the distribution chain. This improvement seeks to maximize the production of the tanks and improve the quality of the final product while respecting the quality of life of the animals at all times.
Start date: 30/12/2021 | End date: 30/08/2023
Funded by the Next Generation Instrument RD 685/2021
ROTELEEG
Application of electroencephalographic techniques in the stunning and slaughter of turbot
The main objective of the project is to design and optimize a methodology to carry out electroencephalograms in turbot, in order to evaluate in an efficient and economically viable way the state of stunning of the animal, thus guaranteeing animal welfare.
Start Date: 02/17/2023 | End Date: 09/30/2023
Operation co-financed by the European Union. Operational Program: European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) 2014-2020. Xunta de Galicia
PEFORMFISH
Improvement of KPIs in aquaculture
Integration of innovative approaches to improve competitiveness and sustainability performances in the Mediterranean aquaculture value chain, in species of high commercial value such as sea bream and sea bass. The objective of this project is to improve aspects related to biological innovations and operational techniques that allow the integration of effective solutions.
Start Date: 05/01/2017 | End Date: 09/30/2022
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under Grant Agreement No. 727610
ACUISTAR
Strategies for the valuation of Marthasterias glacialis
The objectives of this project are, on the one hand, to analyze the use of sea scallops as raw material in several productive sectors, to analyze the nutritional profile and the possible content of toxic substances in samples of sea scallops obtained in separate locations along the Galician coast. And on the other hand, to analyze the presence of pathogens in sea bass samples. And to evaluate the viability of the use of the starfish as raw material for the elaboration of fertilizers or organic fertilizers for agriculture.
Start Date: 10/09/2019 | End Date: 10/09/2021
Collaboration with the Fundación Biodiversidad of the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, through the Pleamar Program, co-financed by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)
CEDISAR
EDNA-QPCR co-analysis for rapid detection of turbot health index
The use of this index allows optimizing the sanitary management of aquaculture centers, providing innovative solutions based on new R&D developments that help to increase the productivity and technological competitiveness of the sector.
Start date: 01/07/2021 | End date: 15/10/2022
Operation co-financed by the European Union. Operational Program of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) 2014-2020.
ORALBOOST
Development of new oral vaccines in fish and study of their efficiency
This project was designed with the objective of formulating effective oral vaccines for their application in aquaculture and to ensure an optimal and controlled release at intestinal level, thus giving rise to an effective stimulation of the immune system.
Start date: 01/07/2021 | End date: 15/10/2022
Operation co-financed by the European Union. Operational Program of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) 2014-2020.
CUCADLIM
Residence time and elimination of toxicants in clam tissues
The main objective of the CUCADLIM project was to determine and study techniques to minimize the impact of copper and cadmium metals on the survival and growth of the japonica clam (Ruditapes philippinarum).
Start date: 01/08/2021 | End date: 15/10/2022
Operation Cofinanced by the European Union. Programa Operativo do Fondo Europeo Marítimo e de Pesca (FEMP) 2014-2020
NANOCULTURE
Risk assessment and mitigation of the presence of nanomaterials in Atlantic aquaculture
The main objective is to advance in the knowledge, risk assessment and mitigation of the environmental presence of the most used nanoparticles of fishery nanomaterials in the market.
Start date: 29/05/2019 | End date: 01/05/2022
Funded by the Operational Program Interreg Atlantic Area
ACUINANO
Impact of metallic nanoparticles in aquatic ecosystems and aquaculture products. Development of methods for their detection
The main objective is to advance in the knowledge of the possible toxic effects of thio2 and ag metal nanoparticles (nps) in aquatic ecosystems related to the aquaculture sector, as well as the study of the possible effects on fish and their possible implication in human food.
Start date: 19/06/2019 | End date: 31/12/2021
Funded by the operational program EP – INTERREG V A Spain Portugal (POCTEP)
INvertebrateIT
Start date: 01/04/2017 | End date: 31/03/2019
Funded by the European Union under the EASME/EMFF/2016/1.2.1.3/02/S12.751532 program
FISHFLOC
Innovation in marine fish farming applying biofloc technology at different stages for a more sustainable aquaculture.
Biofloc technology (BFT) allows for minimizing water consumption in aquaculture systems while reducing waste emissions by transforming them into protein-rich bioflocs, which in turn serve as food.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the applicability of BFT in the larval stage of turbot farming, considering it as a logical evolution of green water farming methods.
Start date: 15/11/2020 | End date: 15/11/2021
Collaboration of the Biodiversity Foundation, Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, through the Pleamar program, co-financed by the EMFF
SERIOLA
Diversification of Spanish aquaculture through the optimization of Seriola (Seriola dumerilli) farming
The project’s goal is to boost the production of Seriola or Greater amberjack (Seriola dumerilli) at an industrial level in different Spanish regions. Regarding the specific objectives, they focused on three key areas where greater effort is needed for the implementation of commercial-scale farming. Optimization of weaning protocols and diets during the larval phase; Evaluation of farming systems and implementation of functional diets during the fattening phase; Definition of protocols and strategies to address the main diseases affecting the farming of this species.
Start date: 30/10/2017 | End date: 31/12/2018
In accordance with the conditions of the research aid call in the National Aquaculture Plans JACUMAR funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 2014-2020 (BOE Nº145 of 16/06/2016)
NOVOFEED
Smart-System for larval rearing feeding in aquaculture with live feed.
Start date: 01/10/2012 | End date: 01/10/2015
Funded by the European Union through the Seventh Framework Programme for R&D with participation
AQUADAPT
Implementation of the action plan for the adaptation of the Spanish marine aquaculture sector to climate change
The project is fully aligned with the objectives of the PNACC, proposing concrete adaptation actions and measures to contribute to the adaptation of the marine aquaculture sector to climate change. Additionally, it provides knowledge of the effects of climate change on the marine aquaculture sector in our country, as well as at the European level, which will contribute to the synergistic work of the scientific community, business stakeholders, and administrations.
Start date: 01/09/2017 | End date: 30/06/2018
Biodiversity Foundation of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food, and Environment (MAPAMA)
AQUATRACE
The development of tools for tracing and evaluating the genetic impact of fish from aquaculture: “AquaTrace”
Project aimed at studying the genetic changes associated with aquaculture in fish, which could pose a threat to the genetics of wild fish. This project seeks to analyze from a genetic perspective whether escapes from aquaculture populations have any impact on the environment in the event that they occur
Start date: 30/10/2017 | End date: 31/12/2018
In accordance with the conditions of the research aid call in the National Aquaculture Plans JACUMAR funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 2014-2020 (BOE Nº145 of 16/06/2016)
FISHBOOST
Improving European aquaculture by advancing selective breeding to the next level for the six main finfish species
This project investigated the improvement of broodstock selection through advanced breeding systems for the six most important species in the European aquaculture sector.
Start date: 01/02/2014 | End date: 31/01/2019
FISHBOOST was funded by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development with grant agreement nº 613611
ACUAENERGY
Improving the competitiveness of aquaculture plants through energy efficiency
The general objective of this project is to improve and enhance the growth of the aquaculture sector by identifying, analyzing, and disseminating environmentally and economically sustainable energy solutions.
Start date: 23/05/2019 | End date: 30/06/2021
Funded by the operational programme EP – INTERREG V A Spain Portugal (POCTEP)
POLIAQUA
Study and industrial development of integrated polyculture systems fish-macroalgae-herbivores to utilize effluents from aquaculture facilities
The goal is to study and develop pilot-scale methodologies to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus levels in effluents that will be used to produce sea ear, a high-value commercial mollusk.
Start date: 09/10/2019 | End date: 09/10/2020
Collaboration of the Biodiversity Foundation of the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, through the Pleamar Program, co-financed by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)
INNOACUI
Incorporating innovation related to animal welfare in fish aquaculture in Spain
Development and application of innovative technical or organizational knowledge in aquaculture farms that improve animal welfare, facilitate sustainable production methods, and reduce environmental impact.
Start date: 09/12/2019 | End date: 08/12/2020
Collaboration of the Biodiversity Foundation of the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, through the Pleamar Program, co-financed by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)
NANORVAC
Use of nanotechnology in the design of new oral vaccines in aquaculture
The objective of this project is the development of an oral vaccine based on nanotechnology, testing its effectiveness for transfer to the aquaculture sector.
Start date: 21/08/2019 | End date: 15/10/2020
Operation co-financed by the European Union. Operational Program European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (2014-2020). Xunta de Galicia. Ministry of the Sea
AQUAFREEZE
Study of a new stunning method with high ionic strength ice-cold water
The objective of this project is to develop an alternative stunning method using liquid ice that allows for the immediate unconsciousness of the specimens before their sacrifice.