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Novonesis to buy MicroBioGen in yeast biotech push
Novonesis has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining shares of MicroBioGen, an Australian biotechnology company known for its work on yeast strains for industrial use. The deal builds on more than a decade of collaboration between the two companies.…
India and Japan launch initiative to scale biogas production
India and Japan have launched a joint initiative to expand biogas production, with plans to build 1,000 biogas plants and create a market for 2.5 million biogas-powered vehicles. The move was announced at the 16th India–Japan Annual Summit in July…
MORF-Bio Secures Innovate UK Investor Partnership Award to Advance Microbial Digital Twin Technology
MORF-Bio, the University of York spin-out developing intuitive bioinformatics tools for microbiology, has secured an Innovate UK Investor Partnerships Award, unlocking a new investment round led by Deeptech Seed Fund and matched by Helix Research and Enterprise. The funding will…
Algenesis moves from Silver to Gold, in EcoVadis’s top 5% worldwide
Algenesis has earned a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, moving up from Silver in a single year. The San Diego materials science company scored 82 out of 100, placing it in the 96th percentile of companies EcoVadis rates worldwide. Algenesis develops…
Six Finalists Selected for Inaugural Biomanufacturing Shark Tank at Bio Innovations North America 2026
ADM signs on as financial supporter of the pitch event; "Sharks" to be announced soon.
AMSilk’s bioengineered silk protein yarns feature in Balenciaga Couture
AMSilk's bioengineered silk protein yarns have appeared in Balenciaga's 55th Couture Collection. The German biomaterials company announced the collaboration on August 4. An evening cocoon gown used an AMSilk-blend fabric. The design featured in Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli's debut couture…