22.03.2017 News
Consumables Plants Materials sciences
Sofinnova secures €106 million biotech fund
Venture capital firm Sofinnova has raised €106 million for its Industrial Biotech I fund, which aims to invest in bio-based industry start-ups.
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24.03.2017 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
European Forest Institute opens office in Bonn
New addition: A branch of the European Forest Institute has just opened in Bonn. The institute conducts research on forests at a pan-European level and advises policy makers.
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ISOE
27.03.2017 Interview
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Using sewage waste water for hydroponics
With their project “HypoWave” scientists in Frankfurt, headed by the agricultural expert Martina Winker, aim to re-purpose municipal sewage waste water for hydroponic plant breeding programmes by filtering out the nutrients while simultaneously minimising water usage in agriculture.
28.03.2017 News
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
Second global forum on green economy
International experts from politics and industry gathered in Berlin to discuss the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
30.03.2017 News
Chemistry unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology
A protective envelope for DNA origami
The DNA molecule offers countless structural possibilities. Dresden-based scientists developed a synthetic envelope to protect the sensitive building blocks.
31.03.2017 News
Food Animals Biodiversity
Salmon farming pollutes the environment
Aquacultures are polluting Chile's rivers with a cocktail of dissolved organic substances. An international team of researchers establishes new safety limits.
10.02.2017 News
Food Microorganisms Agriculture sciences
Long-term `Jena Experiment´ celebrates
Europe's largest field laboratory for biodiversity research celebrates anniversary: 15 years of the "Jena Experiment".
13.02.2017 News
Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Novel biosurfactants to hit the market
Whether it's cosmetics or washing detergents — surfactants are used extensively in industry. Bio-based rhamnolipids are one of the biggest current trends.
21.02.2017 News
Automobile unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology
Bioplastics: subtle market growth in 2016
According to a market analysis from nova-institute, last year's production capacity for bio-based polymers grew by 4% to 6.6 million tonnes.
22.02.2017 Studies and statistics
Automobile unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology
nova-Institut (2017): Market study on biobased polymers
Despite difficult market environment the worldwide production capacity for bio-based polymers has increased by 4% to 6.6 million tonnes compared to 2015. But the annually growth rate from 2012 to 2014 was even 10%.
24.02.2017 News
unspecific Microorganisms Biodiversity
Invasive species gaining ground
An international study finds the rates of alien species introduction worldwide are higher than ever. A third of all first introductions were recorded between 1970 and 2014.
11.06.2016 News
Pharmaceutical industry Animals Materials sciences
Thread made of crab shell
Textile researchers from the Technical University (TU) Dresden have used crab and shrimp shells to produce organic yarn from pure Chitosan, a natural material found in the shells.
15.02.2017 News
unspecific unspecific Environmental technology
Bank backs crowdfunding platform
GLS, a bank specialising in sustainable investments, has set up a crowd-investing platform for businesses and projects.
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BMBF
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Bioeconomy International
Global research alliances for a more sustainable economyPublished by: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), September 2024Edited by: bioökonomie.de/BIOCOM Interrelations GmbHClimate change, scarce resources and the imperative of food security – the bioeconomy, as a sustainable form of biobased economic activity, offers a promising approach to overcoming major global challenges. International cooperation is of great importance for this. With ‘Bioeconomy International’, the BMBF has created the basis for successful research collaborations with non-EU researchers. The brochure provides an overview of the range of funded projects – from plant breeding, plant protection, food technology, biomaterials and biotechnology.Download PDF (barrier-free)The brochure at the BMBF website
20.11.2024 News
Food unspecific Agriculture sciences
Shaping sustainable food systems of the future
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research is participating as a sponsor in FutureFoodS, a European partnership on safe and sustainable food systems. A new call for proposals has now been launched.
19.11.2024 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Forestry
Forest observation from a distance with AI
Researchers at Munich University of Applied Sciences have developed an AI-based method that enables a precise inventory and development forecast of forests.
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KRILLDESIGN
27.09.2024 Product
Consumables Waste
Stool
Orange peel, lemon peel and coffee grounds. What do these elements have in common? They are not necessarily a case for the organic waste bin, but can be reprocessed into practical everyday helpers and beautiful home accessories.
22.10.2024 Country
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Australia
Australia has a technologically advanced agricultural industry and is also well-established in industrial biotechnology. While there is currently no national bioeconomy strategy, individual states are increasingly pursuing bioeconomic initiatives. For example, Queensland has entered into a cooperation agreement with the German government in the field of bioeconomy research.
18.11.2024 News
Pharmaceutical industry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Antibodies from diatoms for diagnostics
The start-up Phaeosynt from Hanover wants to develop a pregnancy test with antibodies from diatoms. The team is being funded by the German Federal Environmental Foundation.
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University of Göttingen
Researcher Profile
Agriculture and forestry Microorganisms Agriculture sciences
The plant doctor
The Göttingen agricultural scientist Andreas von Tiedemann is researching plant diseases in order to eliminate fungal pathogens threatening our crops.