Sofinnova Partners closes €650 M to support innovation in biotech
Sofinnova Partners, a prominent European venture capital firm focused on life sciences, has announced the successful closing of its latest flagship fund, Sofinnova Capital XI, at €650 million (USD $750…
Biomass quantum dots offer sustainable solution for crop protection
Green Science Alliance is a green tech startup working toward a sustainable, carbon-neutral society. One of their products is called quantum dots. These are tiny nanoparticles, smaller than 10 nanometers…
Hyundai and RISD extend collaboration on biodesign for sustainable mobility
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and Hyundai Motor Group are extending their six-year collaboration focused on biodesign and the future of sustainable mobility. The partnership aims to develop innovative…
ADS Biotec receives 2025 Governor’s Bioscience Award at Bio Nebraska
ADS Biotec has been named the recipient of the 2025 Governor’s Bioscience Award. Governor Jim Pillen presented the award during Bio Nebraska’s Annual Event on October 2 in Omaha. The…
Kemin acquires CJ Youtell to strengthen global enzyme innovation
Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, announced its acquisition of CJ Youtell Biotech, the enzymes and fermentation subsidiary of CJ Bio. This strategic move strengthens Kemin’s position as a worldwide…
Cutting-edge biotechnology introduces FerTiG enzyme to combat water pollution
Scientists from South China Agricultural University have developed a new enzyme called FerTiG that can effectively remove antibiotics from contaminated water with innovative biotechnology. Tetracycline antibiotics are widely used medicines…
Biotech Booster secures final funding, ensuring support until 2032
The Dutch government has approved the second tranche of the National Growth Fund grant for Biotech Booster. This decision finalizes the funding, ensuring the program continues until 2032. The total…
MEPs advocate for stronger EU biotech and biomanufacturing sectors
The European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee has adopted a non-binding report emphasizing the importance of biotechnology and biomanufacturing for Europe's future competitiveness and sustainability. The report advocates for…
Superlab Suisse opens fourth laboratory facility at Campus Biotech in Geneva
Superlab Suisse has announced the upcoming opening of its fourth Swiss laboratory facility, located at Campus Biotech in Geneva. The new lab will be ready for move-in by January 2026…