Biomass Biorefinery Network

Welcome to the Biomass Biorefinery Network (BBNet), a phase II BBSRC NIBB. Our aim is to act as a focal point to build and sustain a dynamic community of industrial and academic practitioners who will work together to develop new and improved processes for the conversion of non-food biomass into sustainable fuels, chemicals and materials. To support this aim, BBNet will offer research funding and organise events. BBNet membership is free and open to all. If you would like to join us, please register now!

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Funding Opportunities

Proof of Concept (PoC) funds; Business Interaction Vouchers (BIV); BioPilots UK funding; New investigators POC funds; Consortium Building Funds; Developing International Opportunities

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Our Events

Sandpit Workshops leading to POC funds; Early Stage Career Workshops; Subject-Specific Workshops; Annual International Meetings

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BBNet membership gives you access to our database of over 600 members, access to dedicated resources, and you can attend our events. Membership is free and open to all. To join please click the "Join Us" button below.

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This is a Phase II NIBB which amalgamates the Phase I NIBBs: LBNet, P2P and FoodWasteNet.

These networks have built strong research communities and resources covering many aspects of biomass biorefining. BBNet brings these communities together in a single network to build a cohesive and dynamic community that draws on the respective strengths and experiences developed during Phase I.

The latest news from the Biomass Biorefinery Network

Initials BIV standing for business interaction vouchers on a pink background

Published on 22/03/24

4th round of BIV applications now open! Deadline 30th June 24

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Published on 15/03/24

Final BBNet PoC Call – now open!

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Published on 01/11/23

3rd BBNet Conference: Registration now open!

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Published on 11/10/23

ESCR POC Funding call is now open!

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Published on 19/09/23

Registration deadline extended! BBNet, HVB, EBNet & Supergen Bioenergy Hub ECR Workshop 10-11 Oct

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Upcoming Event

3rd BBNet Conference: Biorefining – Clean Growth – Net Zero

10–12 April 2024, Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa, 119 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2JE

We are delighted to announce that the 3rd BBNet Conference will be held 10-12th April 2024, in Sheffield, UK. Registration for the conference is now closed (as of midnight (GMT) on 31 January 2024). The conference brings together participants from industry, academia and the policy sector to share ideas, and catalyse working partnerships in new […]

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Funding to kick-start innovation in the sector

Creating economic value by developing novel chemicals, materials and bio-fuels.

£10,000

In "Business Interaction Vouchers" to encourage initial collaborations between industry and academia

£50,000

In project initiation funding to help identify and scope commercial and scientific challenges

Funds Awarded

From the Industrial Catalyst Seeding fund to support proof of concept projects