Simplifyber lands $12 M to advance biobased soft goods manufacturing
Simplifyber, a materials startup, has completed a $12 million Series A funding round to scale their tech. The round was led by Suzano Ventures, a new investor in the company.…
INTAKE secures $9.2 M for yeast-based alt protein
INTAKE, a South Korean food tech company, has raised KRW 13.5 billion, approximately US$9.2 million, in Series C funding. The funding round was led by several investors, including CJ Investment…
Cemvita expands biotech operations in Brazil with REMA partnership
Cemvita, a leader in industrial biotech, has announced a collaboration with REMA, a Brazilian research institution located in Florianópolis. The partnership aims to enhance Cemvita’s platform for evaluating and testing…
Cocoa husks transformed into bioplastics through Helvetas Vietnam and AirXCarbon initiative
Helvetas Vietnam and AirXCarbon have joined forces in a new initiative to convert cocoa husks into bioplastic materials. This project, funded by the EU under the "Circular Economy Cocoa" initiative…
Nordic SeaFarm appoints new CEO to drive growth in seaweed industry
Nordic SeaFarm has announced the appointment of Christer Olausson as its new Chief Executive Officer. He takes over from Simon Hilmersson, who will remain with the company in the role…
ASAFA and World Bioenergy Association to promote SAF in Asia
The Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) has partnered with the World Bioenergy Association (WBA). This partnership will promote sustainable bioenergy practices. Together, they aim to enhance the use of…
Sac County, Iowa, achieves investment grade ‘A’ rating for BDO Zone
Sac Economic & Tourism Development Ltd. (SETD), Ecostrat, and the BDO Zone Initiative have announced that Sac County, Iowa, has received an investment-grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating. This designation highlights…
Saipem partners with Stockholm Exergi on innovative CO2 capture project
Saipem has received approval from Stockholm Exergi to proceed with a large-scale carbon capture project in Sweden. This milestone follows the successful financial closure of the project, valued at about…
MycoWorks introduces Reishi biomaterial in luxury furniture design
MycoWorks launched Reishi™, a new biomaterial, in the realm of interior design. On April 3rd, Ligne Roset showcased the Kobold sofa at the Onirium event in Paris, marking the first…
eXoZymes appoints Damien Perriman as Chief Commercial Officer
eXoZymes has appointed Damien Perriman as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) in a newly created role. eXoZymes specializes in AI-engineered enzymes that convert sustainable feedstock into essential chemicals, medicines, and biofuels.…
Materiom launches AI chatbot for biobased material discovery
Materiom has announced the launch of Materiom AI, a generative AI chatbot designed to assist users with the discovery of biopolymers, ingredients, and additives. This innovative tool aims to accelerate…
Fiberdom secures €3.5M funding for plastic-free material innovations
Finnish startup Fiberdom has raised €3.5 million in funding to advance its innovations in plastic-free materials. The company specializes in transforming market pulp and paperboard into a supermaterial that is…