Alberta's algal photobioreactor runs on industrial CO₂ and integrates solar and wind to curb grid loads. Low-energy harvest and cascade fractionation yield lipid biofuels, pharma bio-actives, and nutraceuticals — valorising emissions into premium, diversified revenue streams.
Our photobioreactor enables high-density photosynthetic carbon assimilation, converting industrial emissions into a premium biomass feedstock — precisely fractionated for biofuels, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical actives.
CO₂-laden flue gas is collected from an industrial source, conditioned, and fed into the cultivation system.
Selected algae strains take up that CO₂ using light, water, and nutrients to build biomass inside the photobioreactor.
Sensors track the culture continuously while controls adjust CO₂ injection, light, and nutrient dosing to maximise carbon fixation.
At peak density the biomass is separated and concentrated by flotation, then routed downstream for extraction.
Cascading fractionation generates high-value streams: nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, aquafeed, biodiesel, and residual fractions for effluent treatment.
Practical algae-based solutions that fit your site, your emissions, and your goals.
The cultivation platform is engineered to the unique emission characteristics, spatial layout, and utilization objectives of each facility, supported by feasibility modelling and scale-up protocols from inception to operational handover.
Learn more →Algal cultivation converts captured CO₂ into renewable biomass through photosynthetic fixation — turning regulatory compliance into a commercial opportunity.
Learn more →The photobioreactor maintains consistent hydrodynamics, gas-liquid mass transfer, and light distribution across all capacity tiers, from bench-scale research to full commercial production.
Learn more →A primary deliverable is a biomass stream designed to integrate into existing agricultural additive supply chains, material compounding lines, and bioenergy conversion pathways.
Learn more →The pilot framework characterises emission quality, site layout, strain selection and cultivation parameters, validating process performance and determining technical, economic, and commercial viability.
Learn more →Continuous monitoring of biological, environmental, and operational parameters optimises productivity, maximises CO₂ capture efficiency, and supports predictive maintenance for long-term performance.
Learn more →Microalgal biomass offers diverse commercial opportunities as a renewable raw material for high-value products, while supporting sustainable industrial development.
Biofertilizers
Soil health & microbial enrichment
Bio-stimulants
Livestock & aquaculture feed
Carbon utilization
Nutrient recovery from wastewater
Water purification
Heavy-metal adsorption
Biopolymers & bioplastics
Renewable packaging
Bio-based chemicals
Circular industrial products
Biodiesel & bioethanol
Sustainable aviation fuel
Renewable natural gas
Waste-to-energy integration
Nutraceuticals & functional foods
Pharmaceutical actives
Pigments & antioxidants
Proteins, lipids & omegas
Commercial applications depend on algae strain, cultivation conditions, processing requirements, regulatory approvals, and market demand.
Alberta has the industrial expertise, research capacity, agricultural resources, and energy infrastructure required to lead the next generation of carbon-utilization technology. BioTek Canada — a startup based in Edmonton — is kickstarting that transition, connecting those strengths with the emerging bioeconomy.
We approach CO₂ as a usable resource rather than only a waste stream.
Begin with a pilot installation and expand as performance, demand, and opportunities are validated.
Algae biomass supports several downstream markets — opportunity beyond carbon reduction alone.
Monitoring and control systems provide visibility into cultivation conditions and performance.
We work with industrial operators, researchers, governments, investors, and technology partners.
The transition to a lower-carbon future requires solutions that are practical, scalable, and economically meaningful — connecting industrial emissions with renewable biological production.
Exploring carbon reduction, algae production, biomass applications, or industrial sustainability? Connect with BioTek Canada to discuss a pilot project, research partnership, technology collaboration, or investment opportunity.
