Join algae researchers, producers, and potential investors building the $3.4 billion algae industry.
We connect breakthrough science with expertise and markets — accelerating your path from lab to commercialization.
Algae produces high value compounds— astaxanthin, EPA/DHA, beta-carotene, bioplastics — in just days. It grows in deserts, on wastewater, without arable land, capturing 1.8 tons of CO₂ per ton of biomass.
The opportunity: Commercial algae production has moved beyond lab scale. NAA connects researchers, startups and producers to create value.
The algae industry isn’t speculative — it’s backed by decades of research, billions in government investment, and nearly two decades of commercial success. The market is real, the technology works, and the opportunity is now.
Connecting producers with potential off-takers — a marketplace for algae biomass, strains, and value-added products.
Prove your quality to buyers and investors — NAA certification opens doors to contracts and signals you follow best practices.
Scale faster with expert mentorship in strain selection, cultivation design, and commercialization.
Unlock Commercial Algae Success – Expert Consulting from the Industry to scale your technology.
There is a huge learning curve between what takes place in the lab and commercial scale-up. NAA members don’t go it alone. Connect and collaborate with existing algae producers and potential off-takers through the Algae Biomass Exchange and learn proven technologies that are scalable, economically feasible, and ready for commercial deployment.
Every summer, toxic algae blooms shut down beaches and contaminate drinking water in all 50 states. But what if we could stop HABs before they start?
NAA members are pioneering a ‘source to bloom’ approach — capturing agricultural runoff before it reaches waterways, converting waste nutrients into valuable algae products, and developing safe remediation technologies for active blooms.
These solutions are in pilot and early deployment stages. Our goal: scale them from promising research to widespread, economically viable systems.
NAA was founded in 2006 as the world’s first non-profit algae industry association. Our leadership team brings 17+ years of commercialization experience — focused entirely on accelerating your path from research to revenue.
17+ years leading the world’s first non-profit algae industry association. Barry has dedicated his career to connecting algae researchers, producers, and investors — driving the industry from lab-scale research to commercial reality. Based in The Woodlands, TX.
With a background in food science,biotechnology and entrepreneurship, Daniela brings both commercial and scientific expertise to lead NAA’s programs, supporting membership growth, strategic partnerships, and the development of the algae biomass market. She is based in The Woodlands, TX.
The world’s first non-profit algae industry association (501c6) dedicated to commercialization, deployment, and market development for algae-based technologies and products.