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22 July 202521 July 2025

Producing Desired Epoxides from Pollutants

Doctoral students at Ruhr University Bochum have described a new selective biocatalyst in an interdisciplinary and inter-university collaboration with Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

18 July 202515 July 2025

$9.8 Million Secured to Develop California Bioeconomy Innovation Campus in North San Joaquin Valley

State and regional funding propels development of key project to secure California leadership in growing bioeconomy sector

17 July 202515 July 2025

AFYREN begins new phase of industrial strategy as first plant AFYREN NEOXY achieves continuous production

AFYREN has successfully manufactured hundreds of tons of products in recent weeks, resulting from continuous production at the plant

16 July 202510 July 2025

Toyobo signs joint development agreement with DMC Biotechnologies Inc. to develop and commercialize sustainable, key compounds for plastic raw materials

Sustainable key chemical compounds to be used as raw materials for general-purpose plastics by applying synthetic biology technologies to microorganisms

14 July 20257 July 2025

MEPs’ blueprint to strengthen EU biotech and biomanufacturing sectors

New report highlights the critical role biotechnology and biomanufacturing play in driving innovation and economic growth, calling for the possibilities of commercialisation and attractive investments

11 July 20257 July 2025

Microbes transform plastic waste into paracetamol

Paracetamol production could be revolutionised by the discovery that a common bacterium can turn everyday plastic waste into the painkiller, a study reveals

8 July 20252 July 2025

Inside Braskem’s push to scale biopolymer production for packaging and more

The Brazilian chemical company’s recently opened $20 million research facility in Massachusetts is part of the company’s network of R&D sites and interest in alternatives to fossil-based plastics

7 July 20251 July 2025

Emirates Biotech partners with United Arab Emirates University to Advance PLA Technology

Together, the partners plan a collaborative research on novel Polylactic Acid (PLA) applications and end-of-life solutions

4 July 202530 June 2025

Unlocking the Hidden Value in Waste

How Biotechnology is Transforming Side Streams into Sustainable Resources

3 July 202527 June 2025

Circular biobased innovation transforms side-streams into valuable products

At Chalmers, Amparo Jiménez Quero has the vision to develop real-world solutions, bridging the gap between research and innovation

Cellugy secures €8,1M to eradicate microplastics in personal care products with biobased alternative

Danish industrial biotechnology start-up has secured €8,1M to support scaling up the production of its biofabricated cellulose-based rheology modifier material, EcoFLEXY

1 July 202524 June 2025

Superlab Suisse to Open New Facility at Campus Biotech in Geneva in January 2026

The Geneva site is designed to meet demand for flexible, ready-to-use laboratory space in a region with a high concentration of life sciences research and innovation

27 June 202523 June 2025

ChainCraft and Innovad Group enter long term exclusive supply agreement to enhance sustainability in animal health

Through this collaboration, ChainCraft will supply fatty acids of high purity to Innovad, enabling production of low carbon advanced feed additives

25 June 202517 June 2025

Plastic-Recycling Enzyme Discovered in Compost Heap Close to Commercialization Through German Startup

In spring of 2025 the same scientists have perfected the capabilities of that enzyme, called PHL7, and have founded ESTER Biotech to bring those capabilities to market

16 June 202516 June 2025

Toyobo and DMC Sign JDA to Advance Sustainable Chemical Solutions

Through this agreement, the two companies will leverage their complementary capabilities to accelerate the development and commercialization of bio-based and affordable chemical products

13 June 202510 June 2025

CARBIOS signs its first biorecycled PET sales contracts with two global cosmetics leaders

These commercial contracts confirm the demand from global leading brands for recycled and recyclable PET from enzymatic recycling

12 June 20255 June 2025

Scotland’s bioeconomy boosted by launch of £850,000 scale-up technology

The installation of a new fermenter will provide a significant boost for Scotland’s bioeconomy, offering the vital scale-up infrastructure that many companies need to take the next step

10 June 20255 June 2025

Sulzer and Emirates Biotech advance strategic partnership with equipment supply contract for world’s largest bioplastics facility

Sulzer will manufacture and supply the essential proprietary equipment for the integrated PLA production process from lactic acid

4 June 202528 May 2025

Cemvita Surpasses Key Milestones in FermOil™ and FermNPK™ Development, Accelerating Path to FID for the First Commercial Plant in Brazil

The combined progress not only further derisks the FermWorks™ project but also signals the viability of a new model for industrial-scale, waste-to-value biomanufacturing

2 June 202527 May 2025

Neuseeland: Neues Bioeconomy Science Institute wird gegründet

Das Institut will Innovationen in Landwirtschaft, Aquakultur, Forstwirtschaft und Biotechnologie sowie die Herstellung neuer biobasierter Technologien und Produkte vorantreiben

New Zealand: New Bioeconomy Science Institute to be formed

Minister Shane Reti, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, today announced that new consolidated Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) will be formed from 1 July 2025

27 May 202521 May 2025

New Dawn Bio: wood production in the lab

Together with Ruben van Spaandonk, the dutch biotechnology scientist Tom Clement grows wood in the lab – from real plant cells

$1.5M Gift to Help ABPDU Advance U.S. Biomanufacturing

The support from philanthropists Eric and Wendy Schmidt will allow ABPDU to further its research on the science of scale-up

16 May 202513 May 2025

Houston Biomanufacturing Accelerator Partners with Pilot Facility to Expand Lab and Production Capacity

The facility will offer on-site education and workforce development, including hands-on lab training and potential instruction on relevant equipment and procedures for students and incumbent workers

14 May 20259 May 2025

New methodology to transform CO2 emissions into feedstock for chemical industry

EU-project VIVALDI's proposal consists of capturing, purifying and transforming CO₂ emissions of key bioindustry sectors (food, paper, bioethanol and biochemical products)

9 May 20255 May 2025

BioMADE Finalizes $132M National Security Investment in Demonstration-Scale Biomanufacturing Facility in Minnesota

The Maple Grove facility will be key in BioMADE’s national network of pilot- to demonstration-scale infrastructure to advance U.S. biomanufacturing and enhance national security

thyssenkrupp Uhde and Praj Industries Ltd join forces to revolutionize polylactic acid production and circular economy

The indiscriminate use of fossil-based plastics and the often irresponsible disposal, especially of single-use plastics (SUPs), call for urgent, innovative, and sustainable solutions

6 May 202529 April 2025

Start-ups: Twelve ideas for the defossilisation of the plastics industry

At K 2025 on October 13, innovative solutions will be presented that close plastic loops, reduce emissions, and replace fossil resources in production processes

Biomaterials in construction: meet the startups reinventing our buildings

In this article, we will explore the various up-and-coming biotechs making a mark in the construction field and how biomaterials could potentially transform a carbon-intensive industry

30 April 202524 April 2025

COM4PHA: new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

The project is committed to developing new formulations of bioplastics based on the PHAs group to promote new lines of product development based on these biodegradable materials

25 April 202524 April 2025

Federal report spotlights urgent need for U.S. biomanufacturing – iFAB Tech Hub is ready to deliver

Developed with input from over 1,800 stakeholders, the report urges more than $15 billion in near-term funding and the creation of a national network of manufacturing facilities

24 April 202516 April 2025

National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Urges Swift Action to Protect U.S. National Security

Emerging biotechnology is key for U.S. to remain dominant and secure future economic growth in a new era of global competition

23 April 20255 June 2025

GBA presents Bioeconomy Award for the first time

The founding prize of 100,000 euros and personal prize money of 15,000 euros will be awarded for outstanding projects in the field of the bioeconomy

17 April 202514 April 2025

Aussie tech helps make bio-oils for greener industrial applications

New Technology PYROCO, developed at RMIT University, uses high temperatures without oxygen to convert treated sewage (biosolids) into a carbon-rich product called biochar, which can act as a catalyst to produce phenol-rich bio-oil

lululemon Announces New Collaboration with ZymoChem to Advance and Scale Bio-Based Nylon

Together, lululemon and ZymoChem will sustainably transform a key building block of nylon 6,6 – a foundational material used in many of lululemon’s iconic products

15 April 20259 April 2025

Is CO₂ the Key to a More Sustainable Chemical and Fuel Industry?

Innovative Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies can convert captured CO₂ from industrial point sources and direct air capture into chemical base materials such as methanol, ethanol, ethylene or even polyols and other polymer building blocks

PET Recycling: Biochemists found start-up

High recycling rate in record time - ESTER Biotech

10 April 20259 April 2025

The story of EcoBean: Brewing sustainable innovation from coffee grounds

Reducing the environmental impact of the coffee industry

7 April 20251 April 2025

IFF and Kemira Form Joint Venture To Produce Sustainable Biobased Materials at Scale

Joint venture Alpha Bio will use IFF’s proprietary Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ technology to provide high-performance, sustainable alternatives to fossil-based ingredients

Munich-Based AI Biotech Startup Differential Bio Emerges from Stealth with €2M Pre-Seed to Transform Biomanufacturing with Cutting-Edge Virtual Scale-up Platform

Virtual Scale-up Platform seamlessly integrates advanced microbiology, lab automation, and artificial intelligence, unlocking unprecedented speed and efficiency to optimize and scale bioprocesses

Scottish bioeconomy secures £5 million boost for innovation

Research and development initiatives designed to accelerate bio-based manufacturing in Scotland have received a £5 million funding boost through Innovate UK’s Launchpad programme

28 March 202525 March 2025

Bioeconomy on the rise: Momentum building amid global challenges

The 50th anniversary of Asilomar provided a moment to reflect on the evolution of biotechnology and its ethical foundations – reminding us how scientific responsibility has shaped today’s advancements

26 March 202519 March 2025

Boosting Europe’s future: the case for more biomanufacturing

Our 2024-2025 Trend Report published today focuses on ways to realise the potential of biomanufacturing in Europe

20 March 202517 March 2025

A*STAR And MojiaBio To Develop Next-gen Sustainable Biomanufacturing Platform In Singapore

By integrating advanced synthetic biology and bioprocessing innovations, the SBTP aims to position Singapore as a global leader in sustainable biomanufacturing, accelerating the transition to a circular bioeconomy

19 March 202513 March 2025

Breaking ground for circular economy: SUSTAINEXT biorefinery construction begins

The future SUSTAINEXT project is turning an existing production plant into a digitalised circular biorefinery to produce healthy ingredients from local medicinal and aromatic plants and agricultural sidestreams

Enzymes and metal unlock plant feedstock in Solugen’s Bioforge

Solugen’s major innovation is a manufacturing tool named Bioforge that blends metal catalysts with enzymes to produce industrial chemicals from plants. We profile the company from its beginnings

From high school science project to $18.3M: AI-accelerated enzymes are coming for fast fashion’s plastic waste

The startup Epoch Times will use the new funding to their first production facility this year, which Nathan says will be able to gobble through 150 tons per year of waste

14 March 202511 March 2025

An interview with Dirk Carrez, Executive Director of BIC (Biobased Industries Consortium)

Is there Enough Biomass to Defossilise the Chemicals and Derived Materials Sector by 2050?

13 March 202511 March 2025

Complete breakdown of plexiglass into its building blocks

Polymer chemists at ETH Zurich have discovered a surprising way to virtually fully break down PMMA plastic – commonly known as plexiglass – into its monomer building blocks. The process remains unaffected by the presence of additives

12 March 20257 March 2025

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