Archive for 2019

BioTalent Canada report highlights positive effect bioeconomy has on Internationally Educated Professionals

BioTalent Canada report highlights positive effect bioeconomy has on Internationally Educated Professionals

December 12, 2019 |

In Canada, BioTalent Canada launched a report recently highlighting the positive effect Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs) have had on the Canadian bioeconomy. “Sequencing the BioReady Path,” examines the challenges and opportunities facing IEPs seeking meaningful employment in Canada – and employers working to grow their companies and drive Canadian innovation. Both the BioSkills Recognition Program […]

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Indonesian maritime industry calls for clear roadmap to B30 to avoid pitfalls

Indonesian maritime industry calls for clear roadmap to B30 to avoid pitfalls

December 12, 2019 |

In Indonesia, the Antara news agency reports the Maritime Study Center for Humanity is calling on the government to develop a roadmap for B30 for the maritime and fishing industry as it’s not yet clear what the impacts will be for the sector, positive or negative, and those need to be identified. Its executive director […]

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Lisbon launches B100 bus routes

Lisbon launches B100 bus routes

December 12, 2019 |

In Portugal, the “Biodiesel Powered” project is a joint initiative between CARRIS and PRIO launched to promote sustainable mobility in the city of Lisbon. The 702 route Marquês Pombal <> Serafina – R. Igreja is supplied with a new fuel specially produced by PRIO from waste cooking oils, which reduces the greenhouse gas emissions of […]

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Call for Canadian participants in bioeconomy R&D partnership mission to Germany

Call for Canadian participants in bioeconomy R&D partnership mission to Germany

December 12, 2019 |

In Canada, Global Affairs Canada, through the Embassy of Canada in Berlin and in collaboration with the National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP), is pleased to receive your application to participate in the ‘Canadian Bioeconomy Cooperative R&D Partnering Mission to Germany’, which will take place from 2-6 March, 2020. Note that interested companies […]

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BIO calls for more funding and support for US bioeconomy

BIO calls for more funding and support for US bioeconomy

December 12, 2019 |

In Washington, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has submitted comments to the Office of Science Technology and Policy (OSTP) on the bioeconomy, explaining the critical role America’s biotechnology industry plays in feeding, fueling, and healing the world. In its official comments, BIO notes that the key drivers of successful growth in our bio-based economy are: Robust funding […]

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Colorado start up announces $125 million capital rise for genome-scaling technology

Colorado start up announces $125 million capital rise for genome-scaling technology

December 12, 2019 |

In Colorado, Inscripta, Inc., announced the company has raised $125 million in a Series D financing with support from the company’s existing investors and new investors JS Capital Management LLC and Oak HC/FT. Paladin Capital Group led the round, bringing the total amount raised by the company to $259.5 million. The new funds will be […]

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Danish researchers find rare microalgae enzyme to improve renewable diesel production

Danish researchers find rare microalgae enzyme to improve renewable diesel production

December 12, 2019 |

In Denmark, Researchers have found an unusual, light-dependent enzyme in microalgae. A new project at the Department of Engineering, Aarhus University, will use the enzyme in a system to produce drop-in fuels from waste oils and fats. A grant of DKK 3 million (EUR 0.4 mill.) from the Novo Nordisk Foundation will kick-start a new […]

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World Bioenergy Association says EU Green Deal opportunity for RED rethink

World Bioenergy Association says EU Green Deal opportunity for RED rethink

December 12, 2019 |

In Spain, Euractiv reports that the head of the World Bioenergy Association says that the European Green Deal is an opportunity for the European Union to rethink its Renewable Energy Directive in order to truly support biofuels rather than implement policies that end of with more fossil fuels in the mix. With renewables having a […]

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Competitive Edge: Infra XTL Technology Ltd.

Competitive Edge: Infra XTL Technology Ltd.

December 12, 2019 |

Q: What was the reason for founding your organization – what was the open niche you saw that could be addressed with a new product or service? What was the problem, or gap, or opportunity? Infra started 10 years ago with the goal to build a Fischer-Tropsch (FT) catalyst that will produce no waxes. This […]

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Using CARB’s Framework: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to the Clean Fuels Standard in Washington State

Using CARB’s Framework: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to the Clean Fuels Standard in Washington State

December 12, 2019 |

The California Air Resources Board’s framework is proving to be an example to follow for states like Washington. But there are resource gaps, according to Tim Zenk from Molecule, a public affairs and advocacy group. Check out this slide guide for the latest on the Clean Fuels Standard HB 1110 bill status, and more.

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