Augusto Rodríguez-Villa Honored with Lifetime Pioneering Achievement Award at the 6th BioAgTech World Congress & Expo in India
International Recognition for Leadership and Innovation in Microalgae-Based Agriculture
AlgaEnergy’s founder and president, Augusto Rodríguez-Villa, has been honored with the Lifetime Pioneering Achievement Award at the 6th BioAgTech World Congress & Expo, held this year in New Delhi, India. Recognized as one of the most important global events for innovation and technology in sustainable agriculture, the congress celebrated Rodríguez-Villa’s visionary leadership and AlgaEnergy’s pioneering role as the first company worldwide to develop microalgae-based solutions for agriculture.
“How we do things is more important than what we do — because culture is what allows us to do them differently, and better,” Augusto shared during the award ceremony, emphasizing the importance of values and culture in shaping innovative, meaningful work. He added:
“Our team — our first asset — is proud to be working at AlgaEnergy. We’re the first company in the world working on microalgae for agriculture, and the first to become B Corp certified.”
CEO Roundtable: Addressing the Sector’s Challenges
A key moment of the congress was the CEO Roundtable, bringing together leaders from across the BioAg landscape. The panel included Carlos Rodríguez-Villa Förster (AlgaEnergy), Amy O’Shea (Invaio), Adrián Ferrero (Biome Makers Inc.), Augusto Meneses (Sylvan Bio), and Mritunjay Kumar (PI Industries Ltd). Together, they shared insights on navigating regulatory barriers, scaling sustainable innovations, and the importance of collaboration across regions and sectors. AlgaEnergy’s CEO, Carlos Rodríguez-Villa, highlighted the resilience required in this field:
“Common sense and attitude go a long way. This sector is tough, but beautiful — and making progress in it is a necessity.”
The session underscored the vital role of leadership in steering the future of sustainable agriculture.
A Unique Global Platform for BioAg Innovation
The BioAgTech World Congress & Expo is known for its strong industry focus and its ability to convene scientists, policymakers, and business leaders around the shared goal of transforming agriculture. With a focus on biopesticides, biostimulants, biofertilizers, and integrated crop management (ICM/IPM), this edition spotlighted: Europe as the largest BioAg market, Latin America as the fastest-growing region, and Asia — particularly India — as a hub of untapped potential.
About AlgaEnergy
AlgaEnergy is a global leader in microalgae-based biotechnology for agriculture, present in over 20 countries. Its groundbreaking solutions help farmers increase yields and resilience, while contributing to environmental regeneration.
As the first B Corp certified company in its sector, AlgaEnergy is committed to creating sustainable value across the agri-food chain — delivering on its promise of Innovation with Purpose.