Programme for Governments and Coastal Communities

Launch a Real Seaweed Operation/02- Pilot

(4–9 months | €50K–€200K)

Sirputis moves beyond planning into hands-on implementation, delivering a working pilot with real operations and first market outputs

What we do:

  • Design and install modular pilot processing units (extraction, blending, filling)
  • Set up cultivation, harvesting systems, and basic handling equipment (ropes, floats, PPE)
  • Train local teams in operations, processing, and quality control (drying, filtration, QA)
  • Develop and test initial products and formulations (food, feed, biomaterials)
  • Run pilot production, field trials, and first community-level applications
  • Implement quality control (harvest, handling, processing)
  • Monitor performance and optimize operations
  • Collect data (yields, costs, product performance)
  • Prepare market-ready products and validated use cases (1–2 pilot products)
  • Support initial market entry and early revenues

Client outcome:
✔ Operational pilot with validated processes and products
✔ Local capacity built and first market traction achieved

Why Sirputis:

Start with a clear strategy to unlock funding and reduce implementation risk.
Sirputis helps you move from concept to action.