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Biomass-fermentation-based protein recognised for potential contribution to a net zero food system

Envirotec Magazine

Agrifoodtech start-up MicroHarvest has been named as winning innovator for its response to the challenge of ‘Building a net-zero food production system’ by a panel of expert judges at the 2023 BloombergNEF (BNEF) Pioneers awards. I look forward to seeing our 2023 winners do the same in the next decade.”

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Technology Trending: New smart electricity and hydrogen meters and US DOE emerging tech office

Smart Energy International

US Department of Energy launches emerging techs office The US DOE has launched a new office to focussing on ‘critical and emerging technologies’, such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum computing and semiconductors. Have you read?

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Finland pilot plant demonstrates production of bioplastic from soy residues

Envirotec Magazine

Nordic Soya uses soy grown in Europe in its Uusikaupunki plant. “This project is both an excellent example of what expertise in industrial biotechnology can achieve and a triumph in converting a challenging industrial residue into a higher value product using microbes. . The pilot plant will be built during 2021-2022.

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Are microbes the future of recycling? It’s complicated.

Grist

In a 16-foot-tall reactor, the flakes are mixed with the patented cutinase enzymes —produced by Denmark-based biotechnology company Novozymes — and warmed to a little above 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Used PET arrives here as thin, pre-processed flakes about one-fifth of an inch across. Marty, however, is optimistic about his company’s prospects.

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? Green linings & lessons from breakthroughs #159

Climate Tech VC

☀️ PVcase , a Kaunas, Lithuania-based solar design software provider, raised $100M from Highland Europe, Elephant, and Energize Ventures. 💧 cimico , a Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain-based biotechnological wastewater treatment platform, raised $8M in Series A funding from Moira Capital Partners.