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Europe aims to scale up the bioeconomy, but who will pay for the production plants?
It is a question that is now on the minds of the entire European bio-economy: how…
“It was supposed to be a three-month project”
When the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) was founded, it was a modest initiative involving some thirty…
Defence as a strategic opportunity for industrial biotechnology and biomanufacturing
Dual use has been an uncomfortable side issue in European innovation policy for years, but is…
Europe must prove that it can scale up biobased innovation
The biobased economy in Europe is at a tipping point. This became clear during Tech Tour…
The future of bioplastics in packaging
The market for biobased packaging is growing steadily, but for now remains stuck at a share…
Biobased textiles are gaining ground
The textile industry is at a turning point. While global demand for fibres continues to rise,…
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‘European market for biobased products offers significant growth opportunities’
Europe can strengthen its competitive position and reduce its dependence on fossil-based raw materials by creating…
End of funding for BioBased Circular directly affects the most vulnerable scale-up phase
The Dutch government is about to cancel the €236 million in funding earmarked for the second…
STRONGBIONET connects European bioeconomy networks
Nineteen organisations from fourteen European countries are set to work together over the next three years…
BIC calls for binding demand-side measures for biobased products
Europe has the technology and industrial ambition to establish a leading global position in biobased products,…
CBE JU reports record demand and stronger industrial momentum in 2025
Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking says its latest annual results show a maturing European bio-based ecosystem,…
Dual-use offers a strategic opportunity for the biobased industries
The European biobased industry must position itself more clearly as a strategic sector for both civilian…
