The participants were primarily students from the Universidad Técnica del Norte, with others coming from universities in the country's capital, and professors interested in the field also attended.

Participants: 22
Keynote Speakers: 7
Organizers: 3 professors, and 5 thesis students 

The aims were:
Understand the fundamental principles of biotechnology applied to microalgae.
Develop skills in microalgae cultivation.
Explore the extraction and valorization processes of bioactive compounds from microalgae.
Evaluate the economic viability of microalgae in biotechnology.
Promote research and development in microalgae biotechnology.

Content details:
Phase 1. Understanding microalgae cultivation
a. Sampling and Isolation techniques
b. Taxonomic and Molecular identification
c. Cultivation parameters
d. Scaling and productivity

Phase 2. Exploring the potential of biomolecules
a. High value molecules
b. Biological models
c. Bioactivity testing

Phase 3. Knowledge transfer
a. Data management and visualization
b. Bio-entrepreneurship, open innovation