Biomass Biorefinery Network

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

Funding provided by BBSRC to support and manage the network will come to an end at the end of January 2026.

We look forward to sharing the impact of our work with you in the coming weeks.

  • BBNet has helped to connect and build collaborations between researchers and industry professionals in biomass biorefining
  • The network has provided access to resources, events, funding and other opportunities in the sector

21

Proof of concept projects funded

1,255

Network members engaged

£1.2m

Funding awarded

20

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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BBnet was a Phase II NIBB which amalgamated the Phase I NIBBs: LBNet, P2P and FoodWasteNet.

These networks have built strong research communities and resources covering many aspects of biomass biorefining. BBNet brought these communities together in a single network to build a cohesive and dynamic community that drew on the respective strengths and experiences developed during Phase I.

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The latest news from the Biomass Biorefinery Network

Published on 05/02/26

BBNet Impact Report is here!

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Published on 26/01/26

EBNet – Future plans – January 2026

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Published on 19/01/26

Biomass Biorefinery Network Newsletter – January 2026

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Published on 16/12/25

Biomass Biorefinery Network Newsletter – December 2025

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Published on 10/11/25

Biomass Biorefinery Network Newsletter – November 2025

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Funding to kick-start innovation in the sector

Creating economic value by developing novel chemicals, materials and bio-fuels.

£1.2m

In funding awarded to help identify and scope commercial and scientific challenges

Funds Awarded

Find out more about the projects we have funded