Josefine Staats
CEO and Founder
Kulau Gmbh
Berlin, Germany
Founder of Algae AI Hub. We use AI to turn algae research into business solutions in food, materials & CO₂. Looking to connect with EU industry partners.
My organisation
About me
osefine Staats is the founder of the Algae AI Hub, a Berlin-based research and consulting platform dedicated to unlocking the full potential of algae through artificial intelligence. With a background in entrepreneurship, sustainability, and international business, she brings over 15 years of experience at the intersection of food innovation, circular economy, and impact-driven leadership.
At the Algae AI Hub, Josefine leads efforts to map and analyze global algae research and market trends using advanced AI tools — supporting policymakers, companies, and investors in identifying scalable applications for algae in fields like sustainable packaging, carbon removal, and food systems.
She is also the founder of KULAU, a pioneer brand for seaweed and coconut-based products, and has served in leadership roles across innovation networks, including EO and INSEAD-related platforms. Passionate about bridging science, industry, and policy, she advocates for algae as a strategic lever in Europe’s green transition.
Skills
- Public speaking
- Algae Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship & Business Building
- EU Funding & Horizon Europe Engagement
- AI
- Artificial Intelligence
Interests
- Algae Innovation
- Artificial Intelligence
- AI
- Nature based materials
Speaker sessions (1)
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
16:20 - 17:05
Seaweed Elevator Pitches
The Pitches offer a unique, fast-paced, and diverse session where presenters have five minutes to deliver a concise, impactful presentation on their activities and innovative ideas. All topics are possible as long as they deal with seaweeds.