Report: Government Support Could Make Australia a Leader in Food Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing
A new report has urged the Australian government to take advantage of the “once in a generation” opportunity to build sovereign capability in food biotechnology and biomanufacturing. Called Made & Grown – The future of food biotechnology & biomanufacturing in Australia, the white paper has been produced through a collaboration between Cellular Agriculture Australia (CAA), ANU Agrifood Innovation Institute (AFII), Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), and the ANU National Security …
European Parliament Report Acknowledges Strategic Importance of Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing
Yesterday, the European Parliament voted on a report on the future of the EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sectors. The report acknowledges the importance of these sectors across various EU policy priorities, including sustainability, economic security, food security, and public health. It calls for targeted investments in strategic biotech applications, including food biotechnology, along with a policy framework to promote innovation, investment, and sustainable growth. According to the report, biotechnology and …
Icos Capital & Bühler Hold Accelerating Sustainability Summit, Connecting Dozens of Biotech Companies
On March 28, climate venture tech capital fund Icos Capital held the Accelerating Sustainability Summit at Bühler’s CUBIC Innovation Campus in Uzwil, Switzerland. The event brought together investors, industry leaders, and startups from the biotech sector with the aim of accelerating sustainable solutions and harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. By establishing an ecosystem of collaboration and innovation, Icos and Bühler hope to help startups scale up their efforts to …