Scindo raises $5.4M to advance AI enzyme discovery
In the United Kingdom, artificial intelligence-based enzyme developer Scindo has raised £4 million (US$5.4 million) to expand its discovery engine, scale its wet-lab abilities,...
Integrity BioChem and ICD Group form biobased surfactants company for Australia’s mining industry
In Perth, Integrity BioChem has partnered with ICD BioChem, a newly formed company in the ICD Group of companies, that will bring Integrity BioChem’s...
Walking the walk: Prince William sports biobased sneakers to his Earthshot Prize award ceremony
In South Africa, Prince William rocked biobased sneakers at the annual award ceremony for his Earthshot Prize competition.
Several well-known brands, including Allbirds and...
Mercedes uses biobased carbon fiber composite from Syensqo on racing car
In Azerbaijan, Mercedes has debuted the first biobased carbon fiber composite on a W16 racing car, which came in second.
Applying the 30% biobased...
Bioeconomy report touts biobased product potential for UK’s National Health Service
In the UK, a new report has determined that the National Health Service could drive £30-120 million (US$40-$163 million) in sales for the bioeconomy...
BacAlt raises $2M for bacterial cellulose, poly gamma glutamic acid platform
In Bengaluru, India, BacAlt Biosciences has raised INR 18 crore (US$2.0 million) to fund R&D, add staff, and advance to pilot-scale production.
Founded in...
Germany’s Bioweg raises $19M for bacterial cellulose plant
In Germany, precision fermentation firm Bioweg has closed a €16 million ($19 million) Series A funding, which it will use build a manufacturing plant....
Arkema and Catalyxx partner on biobased acrylic resins
In France, specialty chemical maker Arkema has partnered with Catalyxx to develop a new value chain for low-carbon, biobased acrylic resins.
Catalyxx is planning...
Plant-based artificial Christmas trees set to launch this December
In California, artificial Christmas tree maker Balsam Brands will launch a new line of trees for 2025’s holiday season that use needles made of...
Crocs adds to sustainability cred with algae-based ink
In Colorado, plastic clog maker Crocs is using algae-based ink from Living Ink Technologies in its Jibbitz shoe charm packaging. To date, the ink...