IGES to host 17th ISAP in 2025
The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) will host the 17th International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP 2025). The event is scheduled for July 29, 2025, at…
Cemvita achieves key milestones in biotechnology and biomanufacturing
Cemvita announced two major breakthroughs that showcase its leadership in building a circular bioeconomy. The company increased the productivity of its FermOil™ microorganism six months early. This milestone was achieved…
Latin America Bioeconomy Conference set for Costa Rica
The Latin American Bioeconomy Network will hold its International Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica, from May 12 to 15, attracting around 120 global experts. The event aims to analyze…
Scottish bioeconomy secures £5 M funding boost for innovation
Innovate UK’s Launchpad programme has provided a £5 million funding boost to accelerate biobased manufacturing and the bioeconomy in Scotland. This funding supports R&D initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainable practices…
Green gems: making jewellery from plants and waste
Jewellery made from plants or waste are appearing at all price points. We look at the creative possibilities offered by plant-based materials and how waste could be given a second…
Sofinnova Partners raises €1.2 B in funding
Sofinnova Partners, a prominent European venture capital firm focused on life sciences, has raised €1.2 billion over the past year. This includes more than €1 billion raised in the last…
Cefic advocates for simpler EU legislation to boost competitiveness
The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) has called for reforms in its new paper titled "Towards a simpler, faster and more supportive legislative framework to help restore Europe’s competitiveness." This…
Allonnia achieves key milestone in sustainable mineral processing
Allonnia, a bio-ingenuity company, reached a significant milestone in commercializing its D-Solve™ process. This process is a bolt-on technology aimed at sustainably upgrading mineral concentrates. A recent demonstration at SGS’…
BioTalent Canada releases 2024-25 National Compensation Guide for bioscience employers
BioTalent Canada has launched the 2024-25 National Compensation Guide. This guide provides bioscience employers with vital salary and benefits insights. Rising living costs and talent shortages are challenging employers in…