Seagriculture EU 2025

17–19 Jun 2025 | Rotterdam, Netherlands

Josefine Staats

CEO and Founder

Kulau Gmbh

Berlin, Germany

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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.

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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.

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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

Location:Conference RoomTrack: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.