Investment
Argentine biofertilizer firm gains first investment from Gates Foundation
Puna Bio announced the closing of its Series A funding round, led by Corteva Catalyst and supported by other global investors. The Gates Foundation joined as a new investor in the company. This marks the foundation's first investment in an…
XCF plans multiple SAF plants, aims for nearly $1 B investment by 2028
XCF Global announced plans to invest nearly $1 billion in synthetic aviation fuel (SAF) production. The company aims to develop multiple facilities in the U.S. and abroad by 2028. The New Rise Reno plant, which cost $350 million, is already…
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 grant amounts to €246 million through 2022. This award follows…
EU-funded project aims to replace chemical pesticides with biobased alternatives
The European Union (EU) has awarded €4.9 million to a new project aimed at transforming pest control in agriculture with eco-friendly alternatives to chemical pesticides. The project, CROPSAFE (Crop Protection Strategies for the Transition to Environmentally-Friendly Agriculture), is led by…
New California bioeconomy facility gets $9.8 M in state and regional funding
BEAM Circular announced a major milestone for California’s clean technology and biomanufacturing future with $9.8 million in new funding. This will support the California Bioeconomy Innovation Campus, a state-of-the-art facility designed to scale breakthrough technologies. These technologies will convert agricultural…
Doktar to expand data-driven, sustainable agriculture solutions worldwide
Doktar, a leading technology company in sustainable agriculture, has closed a €7.5 million funding round. The round was co-led by the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF), Europe’s first private venture fund dedicated to bioeconomy and circular innovations. Pymwymic, a Dutch…