Mackay biorefinery pilot plant ready for take-offWorld-leading technology has landed in Mackay, bringing Queensland one step closer to a $1 billion sustainable, export-oriented industrial biotechnology and bioproducts sector.
Australian Government pledges $50m to bolster supply-chain capabilities$50m in grant funding is on offer to help build supply-chain capabilities in two critical areas: biopharmaceuticals and agricultural production chemicals. Apply by COB 12 August.
QUT Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant to get capabilities upgradeThe federal government has pledged $5.2m to upgrade the capability of QUT Mackay's biomanufacturing scale-up facility, used to demonstrate the viability of new technologies and produce products in sizeable quantities.
