EIT Food RisingFoodStars announces its 2025 cohort
EIT Food RisingFoodStars is Europe's top scale-up programme for agrifoodtech startups. Co-funded by the European Union, it adds 16 new companies this year. They work on solutions in sustainable farming,…
New report highlights Indian and Dutch opportunities for bio-transition
The Netherlands Innovation Network India, in collaboration with TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) India, has launched a new white paper titled “Towards a Greener Tomorrow – Indo-Dutch Opportunities for…
IGES to host 17th ISAP in 2025
The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) will host the 17th International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP 2025). The event is scheduled for July 29, 2025, at…
Cemvita achieves key milestones in biotechnology and biomanufacturing
Cemvita announced two major breakthroughs that showcase its leadership in building a circular bioeconomy. The company increased the productivity of its FermOil™ microorganism six months early. This milestone was achieved…
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…
Scottish bioeconomy secures £5 M funding boost for innovation
Innovate UK’s Launchpad programme has provided a £5 million funding boost to accelerate biobased manufacturing and the bioeconomy in Scotland. This funding supports R&D initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainable practices…
Green gems: making jewellery from plants and waste
Jewellery made from plants or waste are appearing at all price points. We look at the creative possibilities offered by plant-based materials and how waste could be given a second…
Sofinnova Partners raises €1.2 B in funding
Sofinnova Partners, a prominent European venture capital firm focused on life sciences, has raised €1.2 billion over the past year. This includes more than €1 billion raised in the last…
Cefic advocates for simpler EU legislation to boost competitiveness
The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) has called for reforms in its new paper titled "Towards a simpler, faster and more supportive legislative framework to help restore Europe’s competitiveness." This…