Algae Knowledge Center

Mission: To serve as Israel’s hub for algal science—linking research, industry, and education to translate algal biodiversity into real-world applications and societal benefit.

Focus: Expanding Israel’s national algae culture collection and advancing applied research on bioactive compounds for food, pharma, and biotechnology industries.

Challenge: Preserving native algal biodiversity while exploring sustainable uses of algae to tackle issues like nutrition, climate resilience, and environmental health.

The Israel National Culture Collection of Algae (INCCA) unites leading research institutes across Israel to document, preserve, and explore the country’s rich algal biodiversity.

MIGAL leads the applicative arm of the center, identifying high-value compounds and developing innovative uses for algae in food, pharmaceuticals, and environmental solutions. The team also runs educational initiatives, from hands-on kits and teacher training to school workshops, introducing the next generation to the potential of algae.

Learn more at the INCCA website