SAN FRANCISCO, CA – August 11, 2011. The First International Algae Competition has attracted global participation. Registrants from 17 countries have begun submitting their entries in this challenge to design visionary algae food and energy systems.
The Competition is open to everyone, anywhere in the world: algae enthusiasts, architects, builders, designers, scientists, entrepreneurs, growers, food developers, cooks, students and teams. Registration is online at www.algaecompetition.com, the official website with all details and guidelines. Registration deadline is September 11, 2011. Submission deadline is October 11, 2011. Finalists will be announced February 12, 2012. Entries will be judged by distinguished panels of jurors.
The Competition has three tracks.
Track 1: Algae Landscape Design: How will algae production be integrated into future landscapes, farms and communities and what will they look like and how will they work?
Track 2: Algae Production Systems: What are the best designs, engineering and systems for algae production to work economically on a community scale or distributed model?
Track 3: Algae Food Development: What will be the next algae foods and recipes and the future uses of algae as a food and feed ingredient that will transform our health?
As an open source competition, all entries will be showcased online. Over $10,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to winners. Finalists will receive international media recognition and will be included in books, publications and exhibitions to be held around the world in 2012.
Algae are nature’s first life form and can create a future of abundance through affordable and locally produced food and energy. Thirty times more productive than conventional crops, algae can use cheap and abundant resources that will not run out. Algae will provide sustainable food and ecological living. Over the past five years, a billion dollars have flowed into algae biofuel development. Even though commercial biofuel from algae may be years away, this new investment is creating innovative systems and technologies, making algae production more affordable. There is renewed interest in growing algae for many products.
Background: The International Algae Competition was founded by Robert Henrikson and Mark Edwards of the Algae Alliance (AlgaeAlliance.com).
Robert Henrikson is a business entrepreneur with over 30 years in sustainable development of algae, bamboo and natural resources. Algae bioneer, author of the book “Spirulina World Food”, former President of Earthrise Spirulina, and founder of Earthrise Farms. Consultant on algae, products, branding, sales, marketing and media strategy. Created the 2007 International Bamboo Building Design Competition, with registrants from 64 countries, and published the book “Bamboo Architecture” based on the competition.
Mark Edwards, PhD, is Professor of Strategic Marketing and Sustainability at W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University. Known internationally for inventions in advanced metrics. Consults, speaks and does R&D globally on sustainable and affordable food and energy production with algae. Authored over 100 academic papers and 12 books including a business and science best-seller. “Green Algae Strategy” was awarded the “2009 Best Science Book” by Independent Publishers.
Website: AlgaeCompetition.com.
Social Media: Algae Competition on Facebook and YouTube.
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August 23, 2011 at 6:13 pm |
Wish you all Success!!