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Improving water quality through sustainable solutions.

Biocene delivers circular solutions that restore natural ecosystems while unlocking green market opportunities.

Our mission

Accelerating the transition to a sustainable future by restoring water ecosystems through the convergence of technological innovation and circular economy.

Bi·o·cene (noun)

/'baioʊ,si:n/

A portmanteau of “bio” (from Greek, bíos, meaning “life”) and “-cene” (from Greek, kainós, meaning “new” or “recent”).

It represents a new era in environmental technology and sustainability, emphasizing harmony between human innovation and natural ecosystems.

Our solution

Through our innovative mechanical device, Algo, we turn harmful algae blooms into valuable resources while restoring the natural balance of water ecosystems.

Al·go (noun)

/'ælgoʊ/

Derived from the prefix “alga-” (from Latin alga, meaning “seaweed” or “algae”).

A mechanical device designed to clean water bodies by removing harmful algae overgrowth while harvesting the algae biomass for valuable by-products.

The Algo device floating on a water body

Algo.

A novel solution that collects harmful excess algae from natural water bodies and transforms it into value-added products for sustainable consumption.

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Supported by

McGill Dobson Centre
Centech
AquaAction
Cycle Momentum
McGill BioDesign
McGill impact200
United Nations

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