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Lignin Industries raises €3.9 M for biobased thermoplastic
Swedish greentech company Lignin Industries AB has secured €3.9 million in new funding to fast-track its commercial scaling efforts, including a patented biobased thermoplastic. The funding round attracted over two dozen investors from diverse backgrounds, with more than 40% of…
ABPDU at Berkeley Lab receives $1.5M donation to boost biomanufacturing
The Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has announced a $1.5 million donation from philanthropists Eric and Wendy Schmidt, aimed at expanding its biomanufacturing scale-up capabilities. Since 2011, ABPDU has supported over 90…
Swiss company novoMOF raises funding for carbon capture tech
Swiss materials technology company novoMOF has secured CHF 4.4 million (approximately USD 5.4 million) in funding to advance its development of sustainable materials for carbon capture in high-emissions industries. Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from the Swiss Paul Scherrer…
Latin America Bioeconomy Conference set for Costa Rica
The Latin American Bioeconomy Network will hold its International Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica, from May 12 to 15, attracting around 120 global experts. The event aims to analyze emerging trends in bioeconomy sectors and explore opportunities for sustainable,…
New SAF procurement aims to accelerate decarbonization of aviation sector
The Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to increase the supply of next-generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The initiative aims to support long-term growth in SAF production, focusing on power-to-liquids and bio-based feedstocks with…
Blue Circle Olefins to revolutionize the chemical industry with circular olefins
Blue Circle Olefins is working to cut the chemical sector’s carbon emissions by producing essential chemicals from sustainable, circular methanol. Their approach leverages existing technology and raw materials to create a greener, more efficient manufacturing process. Founders Ralph Koekkoek and…