14 June 2023, 1:00 - 5:00
Circular Bioconstruction in the North East and Yorkshire
Industry presentations and round table discussions to address, develop, and implement actions to move the sector forward
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9 May 2023
Survey - building the case for environmental sciences to support the UK bioeconomy
BioVale are involved in a NERC-commissioned project to build the economic case for environmental sciences as integral for a prosperous and sustainable bioeconomy in the UK (and vice versa).
19 April 2023
We have been awarded 3 new projects to enhance UK sustainable biomanufacturing
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and its partners have announced new feasibility awards to develop and improve sustainable biomanufacturing in the UK.
16 March 2023
We were part of UKRI Board visit University to hear more about our bioeconomy research
Members of the UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) Board visited the University to hear more about our world-leading research around the bioeconomy.
22 February 2023
We are involved in a new international project to accelerate the future of circular agriculture by converting residues into high-value, eco-friendly products.
Thirty-five academic and private partners from across Europe and China are now working together on the AgriLoop project, which will develop sustainable processes to convert agri-food residues into high-value, eco-friendly products for use in food, feed and bio-based materials.
14 February 2023
Could you be our next Director?
Our ambitious vision is to support the widespread use of biorenewables across the world and we have already helped over 500 businesses to explore bio-based process and product opportunities by providing technical data and specialist advice to inform business decisions. With the up and coming retirement of our current Director, we are now seeking to appoint a new Director to continue the work at BDC to build the bioeconomy regionally, nationally and globally.
26 August 2022
We are involved in two new projects aimed at decarbonising the UK transport sector.
The Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) is part of two new Hydrogen BECCS (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage) Innovation Programme projects which has been funded by the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) that have been awarded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
26 July 2022
We have been awarded Future Observatory Design Ecosystem Fellowship.
We are delighted to announce that our Project and Communications Manager, Anna Alessi has been awarded a Future Observatory Design Ecosystem Fellowship.
18 July 2022
BDC involved in a proposal to create a 300,000 sq ft ‘bio business park’ in York.
Over 500 skilled jobs could be created at a bio business park being planned for York.
15 June 2022
Celebrating bio-based successes across Teesside, Hull and York: the THYME project
On Thursday 9th June academics, industry partners, investors, funders and business-support programmes came together in York to celebrate four successful years of the THYME project; a collaboration between the Universities of Teesside, Hull and York.
11 March 2022
Science Minister visits University of York’s BioYorkshire initiative and the Biorenewables Development Centre
Science Minister George Freeman today visited the BioYorkshire initiative – a partnership between University of York, Fera Science and Askham Bryan College – aiming to transform York and North Yorkshire into the UK’s first carbon negative region and be a hub for green innovation, skills development and inward investment.
17 December 2021
BDC wins higher education innovation funding to boost collaboration with industry
We have won a £400K I-UK project ‘High-Value Biorenewable Peptides from Proteinaceous Biomass’ in collaboration with Bell & Loxton Innovations, a highly innovative circular economy spin-out from a working oilseed rape farm in South Devon, and Thomas Swan & Company Ltd.
26 August 2021
BDC part of new funding announcement: UK industrial hemp production and processing
The first stage of an ambitious ten-year roadmap designed to boost the production and processing of industrial hemp across the UK has won government backing.
22 July 2021
Further funding boost announced for the region’s bioeconomy
The THYME project has been awarded funding of £1.8M from Research England to continue a highly successful collaboration between the Universities of Teesside, Hull and York. The universities will continue to work together to develop innovation assets and drive increased productivity in the bioeconomy across the Tees Valley, the Humber and Yorkshire.
14 July 2021
Bioeconomy: how renewable resources can help the future of our planet
Would you like to learn more about the bioeconomy?
2 June 2021
THYME researchers awarded a place at the Royal Society Summer Science 2021
Researchers from the universities of York and Teesside have been awarded a place at the Royal Society Summer Science 2021.
5 May 2021
Try before you buy: funded support to help you identify and buy new equipment for your bio-based processing
Are you looking to innovate in your business, with a new bio-based process or product? If you are an eligible SME, the Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) and the PAPI programme have funding to support you and help you de-risk your investment.
27 April 2021
Showcasing new innovations and collaborations from THYME
A new brochure brings together a series of case studies to showcase what the project has achieved in its first three years. The universities of York, Hull and Teesside have found new and innovative ways to work together and to reach out to bio-based businesses and other regional stakeholders.
18 January 2021
New funding will support Yorkshire businesses to develop anaerobic digestion technologies
Eligible businesses across Yorkshire are being urged to apply for a share of £600k to support their anaerobic digestion (AD) processes.
23 November 2020
European SMEs pilot their innovative green technologies at the Biorenewables Development Centre
The Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) has provided two innovative European SMEs with access to its unique scale-up facilities and industrial biotechnology expertise through the KET4Clean Production project.
5 November 2020
Funding boost for sugar beet project
Scientists at the University of York are developing a low cost, environmentally friendly method of processing sugar beet without the need for major industrial processing plants
25 September 2020
BioYorkshire: Leading the region’s green ambitions for a post-Covid economic recovery
Biorenewables Development Centre is proud to be part of BioYorkshire, a ten year initiative to transform North Yorkshire into the UK hub for green innovation and enterprise. BioYorkshire aims to tackle some of the world’s major economic and environmental challenges, and contribute to the region’s ambition to become the nation’s first carbon negative region.
12 May 2020
The BDC is part of a new initiative to help Yorkshire SMEs future proof their business
The Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) has partnered with Leeds-based consultants Green Gain and Resource Futures to help Yorkshire’s SMEs become more resilient and sustainable as part of the Resource Efficient Business (REBiz) programme.
15 April 2020
Funding received to support Yorkshire’s bioeconomy innovations
The Biorenewables Development Centre has been awarded additional funding of £0.5M to drive the growth of the emerging bioeconomy sector. The BDC will be supporting businesses that deliver innovative products, processes or services related to renewable, biological resources as part of the Bioeconomy Growth Programme.
16 March 2020
BDC partners with University of York and industry in PhD pilot
Employees from regional and national industries could study for PhDs under a new £1m pilot scheme to be introduced at the University of York in the area of circular, sustainable manufacturing
17 February 2020
Almost £1 million of funding secured for bioeconomy research
A project using waste from pea processing to clean water is one of seven projects which have just received funding from the THYME project to boost the region’s bioeconomy. These projects join 13 THYME projects already funded in 2019, bringing the total research funded by the project to almost £1 million.
13 January 2020
Supporting young entrepreneurs in the bioeconomy
As part of the THYME project, BioVale and the BDC invited BIO-HEX to a one-day entrepreneurial workshop after seeing their innovative biobased idea pitched at the University of York’s 2019 The Big Deal enterprise competition.
14 November 2019
Let’s play with rubbish: a new board game for the bioeconomy
Focus Games Ltd has developed the Bioeconomy Game, an educational board game that challenges players to create value from waste and develop their community.
19 June 2019
New polymerisation reactor system strengthens on-going development and scale-up of novel bioplastic polymers
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.
20 February 2019
The Princess Royal visits University of York
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the University of York on 15th February to participate in the launch of BioYork, a new bioeconomy initiative.
17 December 2018
New funding available to develop Yorkshire’s biobased businesses
The University of York has been awarded £1.5m to support the growth of Yorkshire businesses that deliver innovative products, processes or services related to renewable, biological resources.
29 August 2018
New UK-India collaboration tackles industrial waste
The Biorenewables Development Centre is collaborating with six international partners on a biorefining project to reduce waste from sugar cane processing.
23 May 2018
Yorkshire food manufacturing could be improved by harnessing waste
Researchers have found that 300,000 tonnes of food manufacturing waste is discarded in Yorkshire and the Humber each year, much of which could be used to contribute to the sustainable manufacturing of a variety of products.
29 March 2018
Funding boost announced for the region’s bioeconomy
The BDC is partnering on a £5million project to develop the bioeconomy across Yorkshire, the Humber region and the Tees Valley, led by the University of York.
19 October 2016
Landmark alliance launched to support the growth of the UK bioeconomy
Five established R&D centres across the UK have today announced a new alliance, BioPilotsUK. This alliance will seek to position Britain as a global leader in biorefining technology development and bio-based product manufacture – two key elements of the bioeconomy.
12 September 2016
Government advisers look to York experts for insight into bio-waste
A delegation of top Government officials visited the Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC), a University of York subsidiary, this week to investigate how waste can be converted into valuable products to benefit the UK economy.
16 March 2023, 1:00 - 3:00
What is Circular Economy?
We are part of the panel discussion that will look at what is Circular Economy Business and why it is relevant for your business.
29 March 2023 - 30 March 2023, 9:00 - 5:00
World Biogas Expo 2023
We are speaking and exhibiting alongside BioVale at the World Biogas Expo, the only global trade expo dedicated to the anaerobic digestion and biogas industry. Find us on stand A105 and A107.
10 May 2023 - 11 May 2023, 9:00 - 5:00
ChemUK 2023
We will be attending the next ChemUK expo in May 2023 where we will be supporting the growth in green chemistry supply chains and the new processes and services that are supporting the transition to bio-sourced/bio-based industrial and consumer chemical products.
23 May 2023 - 25 May 2023, 9:00 - 5:00
Join us at BioKet 2023
Join our colleague Mark Gronnow at BioKet 2023 in Trois-Rivieres, Canada on 23rd May. He will be speaking in the 14:30 - 16:00 session ‘KETs to Valorise the feedstocks of the future’ about the ‘Utilisation of Biorefinery Residues for Hydrogen Production’.
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