
Our vision
The origin of the only life we know in the universe started in the ocean. Life still depends on it.
Reclaiming
the oceans
Life on Earth began in the ocean—and its future depends on our ability to protect and restore it. At Origin by Ocean, we envision a world where humanity has taken decisive action to reclaim the oceans from pollution, invasive algal blooms, and ecological degradation. Our mission is to transform these challenges into opportunities by harnessing the power of algae to create sustainable, high-performance ingredients for everyday products

There’s a plague
in every ocean
on the planet
affecting every
continent.
The problem we are solving
Decades of unsustainable practices have pushed natural systems to their limits. Oceans are losing biodiversity due to eutrophication, nutrient runoff, and warming temperatures – driven by human activity. Massive harmful algal blooms like Sargassum are symptoms of this imbalance, choking coastlines, harming marine life, and disrupting livelihoods.


02 Dependency
on fossil fuels
The chemical industry relies heavily on oil-based inputs, contributing to environmental harm.

03 Unsustainable
value chains
Linear production models fail to account for ecological limits, necessitating a shift to circular, regenerative systems.

THE SOLUTION
Origin by Ocean addresses these issues through a patented biorefining process that converts ocean overgrowth into valuable, bio-based ingredients. Our approach mitigates environmental problems and creates new economic opportunities.

The UN
Agenda
2030 is at
the heart of
why we exist
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) guide our short- and long-term planning and operations. We want our people to know they are working toward real global goals, so the SDGs are the foundation of our hiring process too.
Global Goals
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
In 2022, Origin by Ocean became a member of the UN Global Compact. Joining as a member means supporting the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.
In order to reach our sustainability goals, and to create lasting change, we have chosen to focus on five Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), along with related targets and indicators. The five SDGs are 8, 12, 13, 14, and 17. These are SDGs that we can implement at smaller and larger scales, as we are working towards ramping up production in the coming years.
SDG 8
Decent work
& economic
growth
We create opportunities for income generation more economic and social independency in communities along the coasts of oceans and seas.
SDG 12
Responsible
consumption
& production
We remove invasive algae and nutrients from the oceans and reduce non-biodegradable waste. Our manufacturing is based on a circular model.
SDG 13
Climate action
We increase possibilities and opportunities for local communities to plan, act and manage climate change related issues through education and raised awareness.
SDG 14
Life below
water
We prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, from agriculture, marine plastic debris and nutrient pollution. We also improve the health of marine ecosystems by growing biodiverse seaweed forests.
SDG 17
Partnerships
for the goals
We create opportunities for income generation more economic and social independency in communities along the coasts of oceans and seas.

Refining the future of
functional chemistry.
At Origin by Ocean, our mission is to refine the future of functional chemistry.
We turn invasive algae into high-performance, bio-based ingredients for industries like skincare, food, and wellness—replacing fossil-based inputs with solutions that regenerate ecosystems.
This isn’t just about cleaner chemistry. It’s a new foundation for a circular, restorative, and future-proof chemical industry.
Our plan for the
next decade

We believe that in order for things to happen at a massive scale, it has to be turned into an industry. One with a reimagined value chain.
Research and Development
We initiated our journey by developing a patented biorefining process capable of converting invasive Sargassum algae into valuable bio-based ingredients. This phase included extensive research, pilot trials, and the successful production of initial product batches, laying the groundwork for commercial applications.
Industrial Pilot
Building on our R&D success, we run an industrial pilot, that enabled us to refine our processes and engage with potential customers. We established key partnerships and began securing off-take agreements, demonstrating market demand for our sustainable ingredients.Pre-commercial production
In this phase, we are focusing on validating our technical maturity by running our own Demo and finalizing engineering plans for our first full-scale biorefinery. We are supporting sales with high quality alginate and fucoidan from our demo production, as well as strengthening our supply chain, ensuring readiness for commercial-scale operations.
Constructions for FOAK Finland
Our first industrial biorefinery is set to commence operations in 2027, marking a significant milestone in our journey. During the phaze we will optimize production processes, and continue to secure long-term off-take agreements, targeting full capacity utilization by the end of 2027.Achieving full commercial production at FOAK Finland
With our biorefinery operating at full capacity, we will focus on expanding our market presence, diversifying our product offerings, and exploring new applications for our algae-based ingredients. This stage represents the realization of our vision to make the chemical industry run on algae.Production expansion
Looking ahead, we plan to establish additional biorefineries in strategic locations, including the Caribbean, to address the global challenge of invasive algae blooms. Our goal is to create a network of facilities that not only produce sustainable chemicals but also contribute to ocean restoration and support local economies.We are building the first-of-a-kind biorefinery to transform Sargassum into high-value, bio-based ingredients. With investments, we will scale our patented process to commercial production —turning ocean overgrowth into regenerative impact at industrial scale.
Investing in our operations is and investment to the blue economy. Funding will allow us to compete with conventional materials on a global scale. Our goal is to make a difference not only in industry but also in the health of our oceans.
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