Fredrik Gröndahl

Fredrik Gröndahl is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and Director of Blå Mat – Centre for Future Seafood, a national research and innovation centre bringing together academia, industry and public stakeholders to advance the future of seafood.

With a background in marine biology, oceanography and industrial ecology, his work focuses on unlocking the potential of marine resources for food, feed, biomaterials and energy. He has played a key role in advancing seaweed cultivation and marine biotechnology in Sweden, notably through the SEAFARM research initiative and as one of the founders of Nordic SeaFarm.

Fredrik is also Chairman of the SUBMARINER Network and KTH Water Centre, working to strengthen collaboration and innovation across the blue economy. Throughout his career, he has focused on bridging scientific research with practical applications, entrepreneurship and industrial development.

At the intersection of research, business and policy, Fredrik brings valuable insights into how scientific knowledge can be translated into real-world solutions and new opportunities for the blue economy.

Fredrik will be a speaker at A’Pelago Initiative 2027.