What is the potential?

Kelpinor’s kelp-based biostimulant doesn’t alter crop flavour or leave residues — instead, it naturally supports healthier growth that can even enhance taste through improved plant metabolism.

When we started Kelpinor I didn’t just want to build a company. I wanted to redefine what the kelp industry could look like. My granduncles did kelp trawling from the 70’s to around 2005. I therefore grew up knowing that kelp could be used for more or less everything; food, fertilizer, medicine and even plastic. What really spiked my kelp interest, was when I understood that the kelp could be farmed and not only trawled.

Research at Kelpinor thrives on failures and discoveries. Despite setbacks like algae invasions and equipment breakdowns, we found promising results—our biostimulants enhanced plant growth under stress. From innovative drought experiments to machine-learning-driven insights, we’re proving the efficacy of our solutions. Challenges remain, but so does our resolve to push boundaries and achieve breakthroughs.