Investment
BioMADE invests $21M in U.S. biomanufacturing
BioMADE, a headline partner for Bio Innovations North America, has announced a $21.4 million investment across 14 projects aimed at advancing the U.S. bioindustrial manufacturing sector. The funding comes through partnerships with the U.S. Department of Defense and the National…
Ponda crowdfunding campaign to scale wetland-based insulation
Ponda, the maker of BioPuff® insulation, is expanding its efforts to bring a new type of sustainable insulation to fashion. Unlike traditional materials from oil or animals, BioPuff® is made from bulrush (Typha), a wetland plant grown through regenerative farming…
AFYREN secures €3 M European grant to support biorefinery expansion
AFYREN, a leading greentech company specializing in bio-based, low-carbon ingredients through innovative fermentation technology, announced today that it has received a €3 million grant from the Grand Est Region, supported by the European Just Transition Fund. The company also announced…
Merck introduces bio-based solvents for greener lab tests
Merck has introduced a new line of bio-based solvents for high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Made from renewable resources, these solvents help reduce the use of fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions, all while maintaining the high standards needed for…
Saipem wins €700 M contract to build new biorefinery for Eni in Sicily
Saipem has signed a major deal with Eni Industrial Evolution to build the new Priolo biorefinery in Sicily. The project was announced earlier this year by Eni and Q8 Italia. The total value of the contract is around €700 million,…
Europe opens €170.7M funding call to boost bio-based industries
The European Circular Bioeconomy Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has launched its 2026 call for project proposals. A total of €170.7 million is available to support the development and scale-up of competitive bio-based industries across Europe. The deadline for applications is…