Brian Miller, CEO of µfraction8, is looking for an academic partner to apply for Business Interaction Voucher funding to test different microalgae species in an algae dewatering demonstrator. The species should be non-filamentous, 4-20 µm and tests will comprise at least three lots of 200-400 litre batches. For details, contact Brian directly, at brian.miller@ufraction8.com.
BBSRC has prepared an activities update for all 13 Networks in Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy (NIBB). For a round-up of upcoming NIBB events and Proof of Concept and Business Interaction Voucher funding awarded since March 2016, click here.
In September, the University of Nantes will launch a Master’s degree in Microalgae Bioprocess Engineering. This degree will cover theoretical and practical aspects necessary to develop industrial processes for microalgae valorisation, from culture to final refining of produced biomass in extracted…