Manatee Biomaterials - a Joint Venture by Nordic SeaFarm and FutureLab & Partners

A collaboration to create responsible biomaterials and unlock new opportunities in ocean-based solutions.

In December 2024, Nordic SeaFarm a leader in regenerative seaweed cultivation and FutureLab & Partners a new tech development company creating solutions for a circular economy came together and officially launched Manatee Biomaterials. This collaboration will revolutionize the biomaterials industry by leveraging seaweed’s potential to deliver durable and high-quality materials for diverse industries.

Manatee Biomaterials will harness advanced technologies in aquaculture and biomaterial science to produce renewable materials that address critical global challenges like climate change, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation. With official projects already launched like ALLGEA together with Chalmers, Houdini and Mounid, Manatee is kickstarting 2025 and is building up a product portfolio.

Nordic SeaFarm brings its expertise in seaweed cultivation while FutureLab & Partners contribute cutting-edge research, innovation and system design in establishing new circular technologies.

"We are thrilled to join forces with FutureLab & Partners to form Manatee Biomaterials," says Simon Hilmersson, CEO of Nordic SeaFarm. "This partnership allows us to expand the possibilities of our seaweed, positioning us at the forefront of regenerative material solutions. We believe that seaweed-based biomaterials have the potential to transform industries and accelerate the transition to a more regenerative, circular economy."

Liselotte Tingvall from FutureLab & Partners adds, "Our mission is to speed up innovation that creates a positive impact on the planet. With Manatee Biomaterials, we are unlocking the power of the ocean to meet the growing demand for new products in ways that reduce our environmental footprint and support healthy ecosystems. We want to make it easier for the market to adopt ocean based materials into their product portfolios."

Manatee Biomaterials offers seaweed as a material through bulk grades and fraction grades, as well as tailored formulations and applications together with development partners. We are open for joint developments and proof of concept collaborations related to durable plastic replacements, packaging solutions and furniture parts.

For questions: info@manateebiomaterials.com