Support for early career researchers working in Biomass Biorefining
BBNet is delighted to welcome back Jo North of The Big Bang Partnership to facilitate a collaboration building workshop designed to support early career researchers enhance and develop their bid writing and relationship building skills. Building on the success of a similar workshop in 2023, and in response to network members, a two-day in person workshop […]
BBNet joins other BBSRC funded networks to provide vital LCA training to network members
BBNet has joined together with other BBSRC funded networks, HVBNet, EBNet and Supergen Bioenergy Hub, to provide a lifecycle analysis training opportunity for network members. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a rapidly evolving tool used to determine impacts of products or systems over a range of environmental and resource issues. Applying this method of assessment […]
BBNet provides funding to support advancements in Continuous BioFlow
BBNet has recently awarded funding to a group of researchers interested in the advancement of biomanufacturing and continuous flow biocatalysis. The funding will support a launch event in January 2025, with further funding provided by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Chemists Dr Sebastian Cosgrove of Keele University, Dr Graeme Barker and Dr David Ellis, both […]
Final call for BIV applications – £10k to support collaboration between academia and industry
Our final round of business interaction voucher funding is now open for applications. Apply for up to £10k of funding, designed to encourage and support collaboration between academic and industrial partners within the Biomass Biorefineries Network. Find out more and how to apply here: BIV Current Funding Deadline for applications is 30 November 2024 or […]
BBNet announces funding for three innovative proof of concept projects
The Biomass Biorefinery Network (BBNet), on behalf of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), is excited to announce the funding of three early stage proof of concept projects aimed at advancing sustainable and bio-based products and processes. These projects highlight the commitment of BBNet and BBSRC to fostering innovation in the bioeconomy, […]
3rd BBNet Conference: Review and resources for members
The 3rd BBNet Conference: “Biorefining – Clean Growth – Net Zero” took place over three days, between 10th and 12th April 2024 in Sheffield, UK. Over eight engaging sessions critical topics were explored, such as the challenge of scaling up, engineering biology for clean growth, the circular economy and policy for sustainable biorefineries. Over 130 […]
4th round of BIV applications now open! Deadline 30th June 24
We are pleased to launch the 4th round of applications for BBNet business interaction vouchers! Apply for up to £10k of funding, designed to encourage and support collaboration between academic and industrial partners within the Biomass Biorefineries Network. Find out more and how to apply here: BIV Current Funding
Final BBNet PoC Call – now open!
We are pleased to announce that a final round of proof of concept funding is now available for BBNet members to apply for – up to £60k. Proof of Concept studies are intended to support innovative new research ideas, typically in a partnership that includes industry partners or describes an alternative and clear pathway to […]
3rd BBNet Conference: Registration now open!
Registration is now open for the 3rd BBNet Conference: Biorefining – Clean Growth – Net Zero. The conference will be held 10-12th April 2024, in Sheffield, UK. See our event page for details and to register!
ESCR POC Funding call is now open!
Funds for New Investigators. These Proof of Concept funds are to encourage early career scientists to work in the IBB sector. This call is now. For further information see the BBNet Funding page.
