UTS at Splendour The Green Light accelerator program is dedicated to supporting the development of algae biotech solutions Appeared at Splendour in the Grass 2023Byron Bioreactor Technologies - Smart micro-algae cell countingPhycologic - Helping building breathe organicallyEast Coast Algae Bio-systems - Inspiring future innovators to think outside the cubeRemaining Green Light CohortRecambrian - Feeding an aquaculture explosionEcoboba - Bubbling away wastewater pollution for a better future UTS is at the Festival UTS and Algae take on Splendour After three long years, North Byron parklands will once again come alive with music…and algae! Algae facts What is Algae? Algae is 2.5 billion years old. It is the earliest ancestor of all plants. There are 30,000 - 1 million different species. Watch the 'Amazing Algae' video Enablers of life Created the ozone layer and produces 50% of Earth's oxygen. Every second breath you take is thanks to algae. Watch the 'Ancient Algae' video Uses of Algae Algae is being used as a sustainable alternate material in bioplastics, clothing, pharmaceuticals and medication as well as human and animal food. Watch the 'Algae Futures' video What UTS is doing Deep Green Biotech Hub Connecting businesses and the community with algae biotechnologies Algae biosystems and biotechnology Developing algae and their derivatives into innovative green and clean technologies. Become an Algae Innovator Sign up to our newsletter and be involved.