Biomass Biorefinery Network

Welcome to the Biomass Biorefinery Network (BBNet), a phase II BBSRC NIBB.

  • BBNet membership is free and open to all
  • Connect and collaborate with research and industry professionals in biomass biorefining
  • Access resources, events and opportunities in the sector

21

Proof of concept projects funded

1,163

Network members engaged

£1.1m

Funding awarded

13

BIV projects awarded

Funding Opportunities

Proof of Concept (PoC) funds, Business Interaction Vouchers (BIV), New investigators POC funds, Collaborate and Innovate Grant Funding

Our Funding

Our Events

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

Our Events

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BBNet membership gives you access to our database of over 1,000 members, access to dedicated resources, and the opportunity to 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.

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The latest news from the Biomass Biorefinery Network

Published on 04/09/25

Biomass Biorefinery Network Newsletter – September 2025

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Scientist in lab coat and goggles assessing large scale processing equipment

Published on 04/09/25

From concept to kilos; scaling-up in biorefining – expressions of interest now open

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Published on 08/08/25

BBNet launches its comprehensive network evaluation

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Published on 08/08/25

Biomass Biorefinery Network Newsletter – August 2025

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Published on 03/07/25

Biomass Biorefinery Network Newsletter – July 2025

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Upcoming Event

From concept to kilos; scaling-up in biorefining

20–21 November 2025, 09:00–17:00, The Radisson Hotel York, North St, York YO1 6JF (day one), Biorenewables Development Centre, Dunnington, York, YO19 5SN (day two),

BBNet is delighted to announce that expressions of interest are now being accepted for a course in biorefining scale up, aimed at researchers and early stage innovators, focusing on the stages involved in taking a concept from laboratory scale research to commercial, marketable product or process. This two day in-person course is designed to transform […]

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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