At the the iGEM BioInnovations Summit in Paris today, BIC will be highlighting the need for European political actions that strengthen the industrial dimension of the bioeconomy, leading to more growth.The event is organised by @igemhq.bsky.social

On 13/10, we hosted our networking event for BIC Industry Members, where they could meet to discuss business, listen to guest speakers on the commercial & legislative opportunities in 🇪🇺's bioeconomy and take part in a variety of workshops. A valuable experience for driving #biobased markets

📣Do you have an innovative idea that can drive the future of the bioeconomy? If so, this competition targeting bioeconomy innovators in Central & Eastern Europe is an exciting opportunity!

BIC is supporting the BIOEAST & BOOST4BIOEAST Open Innovation Challenge. More info👉 bioeast.eu/open-innovat...

🥇🏆1st place in our #biobased student innovation competition BISC-E is the team from Wageningen University @w-u-r.bsky.social for their use of algae to produce a natural UV filter for skin-protecting cosmetics. They’ll also receive a complimentary 1yr BIC Industry Membership for mentoring 👏👏👏

Work is in the final stages, ahead of the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy. Agata Kotkowska (DG ENV) is a guest speaker at our Industry Members Networking Event. She says, "Our goal is simple but bold – to make Europe the best place in the world to design, build & scale bio-based materials.”

Guest speaker at our networking event today, Brynne Stanton (WEF): "The bioeconomy is experiencing momentum across public & private sectors around the 🌎. It’s a source of national competitiveness & supply-side resilience. But, despite the innovation, commercial adoption & demand remains niche"

Our student innovation competition finalists from Greece, Team HYDROTWIN, has developed a digital twin platform to optimise hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) reactors that turn diverse biomass into renewable biocrude and fatty acids.
🏆Find out who will win on 13/10 www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzZa...

📽️ Here's a video from another one of the finalists in our biobased student innovation competition, BISC-E.

Team AllioNova from Ghent University (Belgium) focuses on converting leek waste into polyphenols using an innovative bioreactor to create a natural anti-aging cream. youtu.be/0yntF6Bj7eU

📄New report on Europe using first-generation agricultural biomass for produce bio-based energy and materials! Scientific evidence suggests concerns about using this biomass, such as starch, sugar and oilseed crops, is misplaced. biconsortium.eu/media/new-re...

⏰Countdown to the final round of our #biobased student innovation competition (BISC-E) on 13/10. Here's 1 of the 5 finalists - EcoMySprouts from 🇦🇹, who uses fungal mycelium grown on organic waste to restore soil health & biodiversity youtu.be/7-hEWdInqiA?...