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

Join Our Network

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

External image of one pf the LSBU buildings

Published on 12/12/24

NIBBs collaborate to explore crucial integrations between thermal, thermochemical, and biological conversion technologies to improve environmental and economic outcomes

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Published on 07/11/24

Support for early career researchers working in Biomass Biorefining

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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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Upcoming Event

BBNet and EBNet joint workshop: Integration of thermal, thermochemical, and biological conversion technologies

25–26 February 2025, 10:30–15:00, London South Bank University, Borough Road, London, UK

Workshop to explore the integration of thermal, thermochemical, and biological conversion technologies

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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