# AlgaBT > Official AlgaBT business agent. AlgaBT is an algae biotechnology company that develops ultrahigh cell density microalgae cultivation technology to produce… ## Ask it a question AlgaBT answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/algabt. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_algabt and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About AlgaBT AlgaBT is an algae biotechnology company focused on carotenoid production from microalgae, especially astaxanthin. Company background - AlgaBT LLC was formed in November 2016 as a startup biotechnology company. - The company grew out of research from the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) within the University System of Maryland. - AlgaBT specifically addresses existing challenges in algae-based production by bringing a novel high-yield culture technology to market, built on over 10 years of academic research. What AlgaBT does - Develops and applies ultrahigh cell density culture technology to grow microalgae. - Focuses on Haematococcus pluvialis for natural astaxanthin production. - Works on producing other algae with high economic value. Markets served AlgaBT's bioproducts and technologies are intended for use in: - Nutraceutical applications - Cosmetic products - Pharmaceutical applications - Aquaculture industry Company milestones - December 2018: AlgaBT LLC and Dr. Li at the University of Maryland were awarded a Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) grant to work on algae nutraceuticals. - March 2019: Dr. Jun Zhong joined AlgaBT as Principal Scientist. Source: https://www.algabt.com ## Where AlgaBT works How to contact AlgaBT If you are interested in AlgaBT or looking for future partnership opportunities, you can reach the company using the following details: - Phone (US): +1 480-532-3916 - Phone (China): +86 138-1776-6008 - Email: zili.luo@algabt.com Address - Office address: 701 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA AlgaBT operates from Baltimore, Maryland, and focuses on algae biotechnology and microalgae-based bioproducts. Lists Baltimore, Alice, Harvey, Alhambra, Palo Alto, University, and Johnston as a location. Names Maryland as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. Source: https://www.algabt.com ## Leadership team AlgaBT LLC brings together specialists from bioscience, marketing, design, manufacturing, and business. Jun Zhong - Principal Scientist, AlgaBT LLC. - Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry from Johns Hopkins University. - Founder of Delta Omics Inc. - Multiple years of experience in biology and biological chemistry and in biotechnology entrepreneurship. Zili Luo - Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), AlgaBT LLC. - Extensive experience in industrial design, startup financing, and marketing. Alice Chan - Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO), AlgaBT LLC. - Multiple years of experience at a biotech startup and at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center. - Extensive project management experience. Steven Davey - Advisor, AlgaBT LLC. - Former Vice President of DSM Biobased Products and Services. - CEO at Fiberight Global Holdings. - Entrepreneur-in-residence at Harbor Launch. Yantao Li - Co-founder and Scientific Advisor, AlgaBT LLC. - Over ten years of experience working with fermentation of microalgae. - Experience managing and co-managing private, federal, and state funding for biotechnology development. Source: https://www.algabt.com ## Research partnerships and milestones AlgaBT's work is built on long-term academic and industry collaboration. Academic origins - AlgaBT LLC was formed in November 2016 as a startup biotechnology company. - The company originated from research conducted at the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) within the University System of Maryland. - Its core technologies are built on more than 10 years of academic research in microalgae cultivation and biotechnology. Grants and collaborations - Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) grant: - In December 2018, AlgaBT LLC and Dr. Li at the University of Maryland were awarded a MIPS grant. - The project focuses on algae-based nutraceuticals. Team growth - In March 2019, AlgaBT welcomed Dr. Jun Zhong as Principal Scientist, bringing additional expertise in biological chemistry and biotechnology entrepreneurship. Source: https://www.algabt.com ## Technology and astaxanthin production AlgaBT has developed ultrahigh cell density culture technology to grow microalgae for carotenoid production, with a primary focus on astaxanthin. Ultrahigh cell density culture technology - Designed to cultivate Haematococcus pluvialis for astaxanthin production. - Significantly increases biomass and carotenoid productivity compared with conventional approaches. - Minimizes overall culture time. - Reduces risks of contamination during cultivation. - Can be applied to produce other algae with high economic value. What is astaxanthin? - A red pigment that contributes to the characteristic coloration of lobster, shrimp, and salmon. - A carotenoid widely regarded as a potent antioxidant due to its conjugated double-bond structure. - Used as an ingredient in nutraceutical, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and aquaculture products. Industry opportunity - A major bottleneck for bio-astaxanthin production is low biomass productivity. - AlgaBT's technology is designed to overcome this bottleneck by: - Increasing biomass productivity. - Shortening culture cycles. - Reducing contamination risks. Application areas Products and technologies based on AlgaBT's microalgae culture systems are intended for: - Nutraceutical formulations. - Cosmetic and personal care products. - Pharmaceutical research and development. - Aquaculture feeds and related products. 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