The future of biotechnology is growing on Scotland’s farms
Industrial biotechnology is often portrayed as something that happens solely within controlled lab environments, yet that view misses a significant opportunity. The bioeconomy is far broader than just the science…
NATO promotes defence biotech
Member state defence spending is now at the highest level since the fall of communism in Europe. We look at how the EU’s defence pivot is shaping investment in biotech…
UMAMI Bioworks and Nippon Barrier Free to advance marine-derived ingredients
Singapore-based UMAMI Bioworks has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nippon Barrier Free to collaborate on developing next-generation marine ingredients. This partnership aims to bring innovative solutions to the cosmetics…
South Korea to merge key bio committees to accelerate innovation in biotech
South Korea is taking steps to streamline its biotech governance by merging two major committees into one. The 'National Bio Committee,' established under President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration, will be…
IntegriCulture teams up with Tsunan Sake Brewery to promote cellular agriculture
IntegriCulture, a Japanese leader in cellular agriculture technology, announced a new joint research partnership with Tsunan Sake Brewery Co. This collaboration aims to combine the brewery’s pure “natural water” with…
Beko lands €100 M for bio-innovation through the IFC
Beko, a global leader in home appliances, has secured a €100 million sustainability-linked loan from IFC, part of the World Bank Group. This is Beko’s first loan of its kind,…
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…