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How toxic are new biotechnological pesticides?

Envirotec Magazine

Biotechnological pesticides are a promising alternative to traditional chemical pesticides. A new research centre will now work to provide this knowledge – especially to ensure the EU has a chance of joining the growing market for biotechnological pesticides. As for now, Europe has failed to keep up.

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New funding for biotechnology scale-ups in Scotland

Envirotec Magazine

A new fund has been launched by the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) to enable biotech companies to access specialist facilities, equipment and resources. IBioIC’s Facilities Access Fund will allow businesses to apply for grants of up to £10,000 to support critical research and development projects.

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White House strategic adviser delves into the state of biotechnology

GreenBiz

The bioeconomy is already a strong sector for the U.S. Here’s how we ensure it's decarbonized.

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Kentegra Biotechnology in Kenya scores $15 million for organic crop treatments

Impact Alpha

Kentegra Biotechnology is helping farmers substitute affordable bio-pesticides for. The post Kentegra Biotechnology in Kenya scores $15 million for organic crop treatments appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, August 28 – Imported crop treatments are expensive for smallholder farmers in Africa.

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Sharks, beauty and synthetic biotech

GreenBiz

Synthetic biotechnology is projected to surpass $61 billion in revenue by 2030, driven by companies interested in shifting sourcing strategies away from petrochemicals or practices harmful for biodiversity.

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BSI publishes net zero blueprint for scaling industrial biotechnology sector

Business Green

National standards body partners with government innovation agency InnovateUK and the Industrial Biotechnology Leadership Forum on major new report setting out full potential for bio feedstocks.

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Unilever invests in biotech alternatives to palm oil for greener cleaning

GreenBiz

New $120m venture aims to scale up biotechnology alternative to palm oil and fossil fuels used to make everyday products.

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