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Bloom Biorenewables secure funding to prove biomass valorization at pilot scale.
More positive with finance flowing into the bioeconomy, with an announcement that investment from Yokogawa Electric Corporation brings Bloom Biorenewables seed funding round to a total of €2.9M. The investment will be used to complete a biomass fractionation pilot project…
ADM and Spiber ally their skills to expand production of bio-based polymers.
American multinational Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and Japanese materials pioneers Spiber have announced an agreement to expand the production of Spiber’s innovative Brewed Protein polymers for use in apparel and other consumer products. The collaboration will combine Spiber’s structural protein fermentation technology…
‘Build Back Better’ is the theme of Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2020.
A COVID-conscious, 'Build Back Better’ is the theme of Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2020 which is now underway. It is placing a spotlight on Ireland’s bioeconomy through a series of online events and activities aimed towards a diverse range of audiences …
Four die in explosion at biosolids silo at UK water recycling centre.
In a blast heard more than a mile away last Thursday (3rd December), four people were killed and one injured in an explosion at a wastewater treatment plant in Avonmouth, UK. Whilst investigations to the exact cause of the blast…
Codexis and Casdin Capital launch SynBio innovation accelerator; Arzeda first investment.
Synthetic Biology pioneers Codexis a leading synthetic biology company that develops and supplies differentiated enzyme products for high value markets, are collaborating with leading life science investor Casdin Capital to launch the SynBio Innovation Accelerator. The goal of the accelerator…
Notes from the beach – sea, sun and plastic waste.
"As a consumer avoiding plastic has become almost mission impossible." The sound of waves crashing gently onto the shore at a beach, creates instantly that feeling of relaxation - a moment to truly recharge your batteries. But with open eyes…