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.
NSW Circular’s Circular Challenge Funding Scheme: apply nowNSW Circular is offering up to $600k to support circular-economy scale-up projects in critical arenas, including solar PV and organic waste. Applications are open until 5pm AEST on Friday 26 November 2021.
Suez buys stake in Australian food repurposing venture YumeWaste giant SUEZ Australia New Zealand has acquired a 20 per cent stake in award-winning Australian food redistribution company Yume Food.
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.
Scaling up to a global circular economyAccenture’s Cohort ’21 initiative helps circular-economy innovators from across the globe - including several in the agrifood space - showcase and scale their ideas for upcycling waste. To contribute to the collective effort, join The Circular Accelerator's Circular Community Action Group.
Modern Manufacturing Initiative funding opens to renewables and recycling projectsThe federal government's Modern Manufacturing Initiative is offering dollar-matched funding to Australia-based manufacturers with suitable recycling and renewables projects, but act fast: you have until COB on Wednesday 5 May to get your application in.
QUT scientists’ computer simulation a game-changer for fruit and veg processingA Queensland-Sri Lanka research team has developed a cheaper, faster, more accurate way to ascertain optimal drying times for various crops, using apples to trial the technology.