South Korea to merge key bio committees to accelerate innovation in biotech
South Korea is taking steps to streamline its biotech governance by merging two major committees into one. The 'National Bio Committee,' established under President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration, will be…
IntegriCulture teams up with Tsunan Sake Brewery to promote cellular agriculture
IntegriCulture, a Japanese leader in cellular agriculture technology, announced a new joint research partnership with Tsunan Sake Brewery Co. This collaboration aims to combine the brewery’s pure “natural water” with…
Beko lands €100 M for bio-innovation through the IFC
Beko, a global leader in home appliances, has secured a €100 million sustainability-linked loan from IFC, part of the World Bank Group. This is Beko’s first loan of its kind,…
Sofinnova Partners closes €650 M to support innovation in biotech
Sofinnova Partners, a prominent European venture capital firm focused on life sciences, has announced the successful closing of its latest flagship fund, Sofinnova Capital XI, at €650 million (USD $750…
Biomass quantum dots offer sustainable solution for crop protection
Green Science Alliance is a green tech startup working toward a sustainable, carbon-neutral society. One of their products is called quantum dots. These are tiny nanoparticles, smaller than 10 nanometers…
Hyundai and RISD extend collaboration on biodesign for sustainable mobility
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and Hyundai Motor Group are extending their six-year collaboration focused on biodesign and the future of sustainable mobility. The partnership aims to develop innovative…
ADS Biotec receives 2025 Governor’s Bioscience Award at Bio Nebraska
ADS Biotec has been named the recipient of the 2025 Governor’s Bioscience Award. Governor Jim Pillen presented the award during Bio Nebraska’s Annual Event on October 2 in Omaha. The…
Kemin acquires CJ Youtell to strengthen global enzyme innovation
Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, announced its acquisition of CJ Youtell Biotech, the enzymes and fermentation subsidiary of CJ Bio. This strategic move strengthens Kemin’s position as a worldwide…
Cutting-edge biotechnology introduces FerTiG enzyme to combat water pollution
Scientists from South China Agricultural University have developed a new enzyme called FerTiG that can effectively remove antibiotics from contaminated water with innovative biotechnology. Tetracycline antibiotics are widely used medicines…