Peruvian startup bets on microalgae for food, agriculture, and carbon capture Startup peruana apuesta por microalgas para alimentos, agro y captura de carbono Translation: Peruvian startup bets on microalgae for food, agriculture, and carbon capture

With a national award in hand and an idea that combines science, food, and care for the planet, Livanguard is starting to make its mark in the Peruvian innovation ecosystem. The Arequipa-based startup obtained second place in the Green Chemistry Contest of the Gea Group, among 15 teams from across the country, and will allocate the prize to strengthen its pilot system and take the next step towards commercial scaling. Their proposal targets a broad market—from individuals seeking healthy supplements to farmers and companies committed to sustainability—and brings to the table a key alternative for a country marked by desert, high solar radiation, and environmental challenges: the silent potential of microalgae. The new startup aims to demonstrate that biotechnology is a solution for eating better, producing more in agriculture, and polluting less. Livanguard is a biotechnology company that works with microalgae to develop functional foods, biofertilizers, and sustainable solutions ...