European bioeconomy clusters form alliance to boost innovation and sustainability
On February 10th, representatives from 14 bioeconomy clusters across 11 European Union member states signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), officially establishing the European Bioeconomy Clusters’ Alliance (EBCA). The agreement…
Dr. Peter Williams appointed to drive bioeconomy growth at IBioIC
The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) has appointed Dr. Peter Williams as its new governing board leader. He will support the center's continued impact on the expanding bioeconomy. This appointment…
IBioIC welcomes new members and strengthens Scotland’s bioeconomy
The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) welcomed over 100 new members in 2024, highlighting the growth of Scotland’s bioeconomy. IBioIC's membership has now surpassed 300. New members include start-ups Vaste…
Forbion announces €164.5 M for BioEconomy Fund I
Forbion, a venture capital firm focused on biotechnology, has announced that its BioEconomy Fund I has raised €164.5 million, exceeding its initial target of €150 million. The fund has attracted…
Trump’s first week and its impact on the bioeconomy
The second Trump administration has burst onto the scene with a flurry of new policies. We look at the first bioeconomy-related policies to emerge and how they may impact the…
Cemvita expands operations to Brazil, focusing on bioeconomy transformation
Cemvita, a leader in the circular bioeconomy, has established a subsidiary in Brazil, enhancing its presence in the nation. This expansion aims to contribute to sustainable energy solutions in the…
How much is the US bioeconomy worth?
We investigate different estimates for its value and how much certain sub-sectors are predicted to grow over the coming years. We also dive into why different agencies have put out…
CBE JU announces Annual Work Programme for 2025 with €165 M for project proposals
The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has released its Annual Work Programme for 2025, outlining plans for a new call for project proposals. The programme allocates a budget…
The Department of Defense in the US bioeconomy
As the DoD takes an active role in building out the US renewable materials industry, we look at the reasons for its interest in biomaterials and how it reached its…