Rahul has previously worked for United Nations in various projects around the world. Including the expo 2020 Dubai, taking part as a project manager. He has a deep understanding in the field of Sustainability.
Marco Palamara (Co-Founder & CFO)
Marco specialises in finance and manages the company’s accounts. He brings a decade of experience in the hospitality industry.
Andrei Mihai (Co-Founder & COO)
Andrei specialises in operations and strategic planning. He contributes valuable experience in construction and building.
Our Advisors
Dr Tanya Curtis
MsD in Agricultural Engineering and Plant Genetic, University of Reading
PhD Food and Nutrition Science
Director of Curtis Analytics
Lead consultant of food Innovation Lab in UWL
Gavino De Sarno
Bachelor’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
Master’s in Civil Engineering (Construction and Design), International Telematic University UNINETTUNO.
Our Partners
Our Journey
January: Invited for the SHC
We began working on Algi in January, after receiving an invitation from the SHC to join their global competition. This image captures the first day we set up our algae farm at the Westmont Enterprise Hub. Algi was the concept that ignited our passion for exploring the potential of microalgae and its numerous benefits.
Feb-March: IP and qualifying for Semi-Finals
After collaborating with the University and the Westmont Enterprise Hub, we successfully registered Algi as a trademark in the UK and filed our patent. During this time, we also qualified for the semi-finals in Switzerland, which filled us with excitement. The image shown captures how our initial idea took shape.
April-May: Won the Semi-Finals
We won the semi-finals in Switzerland and forged valuable connections within the industry. It was thrilling to see people believe in our idea, and everything was finally coming together. Now, only one step remains the finals. We’re determined to win it!
June-July: Presented at HITT Amsterdam
Following the competition, SHC presented us with an incredible opportunity to showcase Algi at the Hospitality Think Tank (HITT). This experience proved to be immensely valuable, allowing us to connect with numerous industry leaders and meet head engineers from various hotel chains. These connections helped us further refine and enhance Algi.
August-September: Extension to Europe
Algi is currently focused on preparing for the finals and extending our trademark across Europe. We’ve been in discussions with investors and actively participating in the incubation process at the Westmont Enterprise Hub. Through these meetings, we’ve confirmed that Algi is still on the right path toward achieving something big.
Here's the current look of Algi:
Business Model
Individual Projects
The clients are charged the fees as per individual projects. (Project Based)
Software Subscriptions
The Clients pay for the front-end SAAS software, which is going to be added later on in the product.
Consultancy Fees
The clients are charged a fee for the consultation for the large scale projects.
Licensing & Farms
The clients are charged for developing the products and farms.