Microalgae Carbon Capture Innovator
Syklea is a technology provider specializing in microalgae-based industrial carbon capture and valorization systems. We focus on bridging biology and industrial practice by delivering solutions tailored to real operating conditions, pilot-validated performance, and industrial deployment. Our team combines decades of expertise in carbon processes, industrial constraints, and sustainable valorization pathways to deliver technology that works where it matters — on industrial sites.
40 years of experience
4 SCIENTIFIC EXPERTS,
Ph.D. Pierre Calleja
CEO
World renown specialist in the microalgae field since the 1980’S.
Pierre Calleja, a degree in microalgae biotechnology from Sorbonne university, has founded multiple innovative companies focused on microalgae, including FERMENTALG and ODONTELLA. Before SYKLEA, he received a medal from France and the Pierre Potier Prize from the National Academy of Sciences and holds over 100 patents on microalgae process .
Gerard Canal
Investor Relations Director
Biochemist, Businessman, Follow up communication ans secretariat
Biochemist subantarctic living environments, Business manager in the communication sector Public speaker and film director Organization and follow-up of communication in human management
Patrick Maestro
Science Advisor
Chemist and member of the Academy of Technologies, received CNRS Innovation Medal
President of Invest in Bordeaux and former Scientific Director of Rhodia and Solvay. He pioneered collaboration between public research and industry, specializing in rare earth oxides. His work advanced their applications in LEDs, catalysts, and plastics. He has fostered key industry partnerships and holds 60 publications and 15 patents.
Jean Philippe Ricard
Biological Process Director
JP Ricard combines expertise in industrial engineering, chemical processes, and circular economy solutions. He is dedicated to energy efficiency, emission reduction, and business leadership in the ecological transition
Since 1999
26 Years of Scientific Development
1999 First prototype
2007 First patent
2015 Cop 21, Paris
2019 patent 3
2021 NoWater Technology
2021 patent 4
2023 patent 5
2025 …