China clears path for Leaf Bio’s bio-based plastic in food packaging
Leaf Bio has achieved a significant regulatory breakthrough in China for its plant-based plastic alternative, marking progress in the commercialization of sustainable packaging materials. The company announced that its PEF…
Radicle Growth Launches The Radicle Corn Challenge sponsored by US Corn Farmers to Drive New Demand for Corn
$1.75M Challenge Invites Global Startups to Develop New Uses for Corn Across Materials, Chemicals, Fuels, and Emerging Value Chains SAN DIEGO, Calif. — January 13, 2026 — Radicle Growth today…
Kynda’s new facility to convert food sidestreams into fungal protein
Kynda, a biotechnology company specializing in fermentation-based protein production, has inaugurated a new research and production facility in Jelmstorf, Lower Saxony. The 720-square-meter site combines laboratory and manufacturing operations, aiming…
DevvStream signs collaboration to support biomass-to-fuels development in Louisiana
DevvStream Corp, a leader in carbon management and environmental-asset monetization, announced a strategic collaboration with Southern Energy Renewables (SER) and Frontline BioEnergy. The partnership aims to support the development of…
Bioinnovation Institute receives € 24.6 M to boost European biosolutions
The Bioinnovation Institute (BII) has secured a DKK 184 million (approximately €24.64 million) investment from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to accelerate the growth of biosolutions startups across Europe, called Upscalator.…
ZymoChem partners with Agile BioFoundry to accelerate biomanufacturing
ZymoChem, a biotechnology company focused on creating sustainable materials for everyday products, has announced a new partnership with the Agile BioFoundry (ABF). The ABF is funded by the U.S. Department…
Minesto to advance bio-inspired ocean energy projects in Taiwan
Minesto, a leader in ocean energy technology, has received a €24,000 grant from the Swedish Energy Agency (SEA). The funding, provided through the Global Innovation Accelerator (GIA) program, will support…
South Korean researchers develop biodegradable gas sensors
A research team led by Professor Yeong-Don Park from Incheon National University has developed a new type of biodegradable, high-performance gas sensor. These sensors are designed to be durable, environmentally…
Leonid Capital invests in on-site PFAS destruction tech
Leonid Capital Partners, a private investment firm based in Palo Alto, USA, has announced an investment in AxNano, Inc., a technology company specializing in on-site PFAS chemical destruction. Leonid, a…
SUSMATA showcases bio-based material at Milan Trade Fair
SUSMATA AG is a material technology company focused on bio-based and recyclable materials. It recently presented its innovations at the LINEAPELLE trade fair in Milan. LINEAPELLE is one of the…
Planetary explores large-scale mycoprotein production in India
Swiss fermentation company Planetary is planning a collaboration with India’s Dhampur Bio Organics (DBO). The goal is to produce mycoprotein at industrial scale in India, below $1 per kilo. Gautam…
Låkril achieves key milestone with first continuous pilot plant for bio-acrylic acid
Låkril Technologies has reached a significant milestone in its journey toward sustainable chemical production. The company commissioned its first fully continuous pilot plant in December 2025. This marks the fourth…