The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology and the Institute of Cellular Pharmacology (ICP) Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the setting up of a joint research centre at the college’s Agribusiness Institute. The centre shall focus on animal husbandry, breeding and nutrition research.
ICP is a company at Mosta Technopark specialising in biotechnology and the exploitation of local natural products. Its seaweed extract is exported as a nutrient animal feed additive and its prickly pear extract is used in cosmetics and is being tested in aquaculture.
Mcast applied science students are already undertaking apprenticeships at the firm.