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New polymerisation reactor system strengthens on-going development and scale-up of novel bioplastic polymers

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Biome Bioplastics Ltd (Biome) and the Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) in partnership with the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence (GCCE) at the University of York have strengthened their relationship by purchasing and installing a new specialist polymerisation reactor. Part funded…

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Apply now: proof of concept funding from the THYME project

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Staff at the universities of York, Hull and Teesside can apply for the second round of funding: £30 – 50K for proof of concept projects that address one of the THYME project’s grand challenges for the regional bioeconomy. THYME can…

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Apply now: proof of concept funding from the THYME project

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Staff at the universities of York, Hull & Teesside can apply for the second round of funding: £30 – 50K for proof of concept projects that address one of the THYME project’s grand challenges for the regional bioeconomy. THYME can…

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Co-author of a Nobel Peace Prize Winning report on climate change to appear at York Festival of Ideas

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World-renowned experts including the co-author of a prize-winning report on climate change will discuss the vital role universities play in tackling global challenges at York Festival of Ideas. As part of a major Festival Focus Day, What Have Universities Ever Done…

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Now available: pre-funded projects to help Yorkshire businesses.

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This is a unique opportunity for SMEs to access tailored support, worth around 2 days of work (to the value of £1,000 – £1,500) to develop innovative products or processes. You can also join the regions BioVale innovation cluster which offers…

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