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 19/09/24

BBNet joins other BBSRC funded networks to provide vital LCA training to network members

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Published on 18/09/24

BBNet provides funding to support advancements in Continuous BioFlow

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Initials BIV standing for business interaction vouchers on a pink background

Published on 03/09/24

Final call for BIV applications – £10k to support collaboration between academia and industry

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Straw fibres in a conical flask against a black background

Published on 12/07/24

BBNet announces funding for three innovative proof of concept projects

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Published on 29/04/24

3rd BBNet Conference: Review and resources for members

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Upcoming Event

The Continuous BioFlow Network Launch – 10 January 2025 – Edinburgh

10 January 2025, 10:00–17:00, Herriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Campus, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, United Kingdom

The Continuous BioFlow Network has recently been established, with funding from BBNet, by a group of researchers interested in the advancement of biomanufacturing and continuous flow biocatalysis. The launch event will take place at Heriot-Watt University on Friday 10th January 2025. The aim of the event is to incubate new partnerships across the UK to […]

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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