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Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI). The Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University has developed innovative technology which can help industry to decarbonise and generate new income streams. Our technology converts waste and residues into heat and power while also producing materials that can be used as low-carbon products, such as chemicals, fuel and biochar – a sustainable form of charcoal. EBRI is seeking new partners in the bio-based and biodegradable industries to apply the technology and develop new low-carbon products. We are also looking to collaborate with regulatory specialists in the chemical and bioproduct sectors.

ENSUS Ensus UK Ltd is one of Europe’s largest bioethanol plants and is based in Wilton, Teesside. The core of Ensus’ business is sustainable products from biomass, utilising feed quality grain to produce over 400 million litres of sustainable ethanol, 350,000 tonnes of high protein animal feed (DDGS) and 250,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide. Since 2013, Ensus has been a member of CropEnergies Group. CropEnergies is part of Südzucker Group and the leading European manufacturer of sustainably produced renewable ethanol, mainly for the fuel sector.

ERTHOS INC is actively transforming bio-based inputs into plant-powered alternatives for traditional plastics. Erthos is building a massively scalable platform for better materials, for a planet free from plastic pollution. Single-use products made with erthos materials are not only compatible with existing plastic manufacturing systems, but are also sustainably manufactured, and compostable at their end of life.

FLOREON is an award-winning biomaterials technology company, with patents granted both in the UK and internationally for greener, safer plastics which are high performing, environmentally friendly and fully compostable. The materials come from renewable sources, the production processes use less energy, the end product is stronger and lasts longer . When it does reach the end, Floreon lends itself to recycling , composting, or use for energy or even feedstock , leaving landfill behind and completing a circle of sustainability.

FUTAMURA is a leading global manufacturer of plastic and cellulosic materials including Cellophane™ films, renewable and compostable NatureFlex™ films, casings and non-wovens. Our films are sold to converters, brand owners and end-users in over 100 countries worldwide. They become part of the packaging, labelling or overwrap solution for some of the world’s best known brands across a wide variety of everyday consumer goods.

The Global Center for Sustainable Bioproducts is one of six international bioeconomy centres supported through an $82 million public investment led by National Science Foundation, UK Research and Innovation, and four countries’ national funding agencies (Canada, Finland, Japan and Korea). Our centre focuses on circular bioeconomy solutions for sustainable biobased composites and plastics, integrating waste biomass utilisation, carbon-negative processing, biorefining science, and economic viability. Its multidisciplinary, multinational programme advances biopolymer production, bio-composite manufacturing, and 3D/4D printing, guided throughout by the University of Surrey-led life-cycle and techno-economic analysis while training future leaders in sustainable biomanufacturing.

Green Rose Chemistry provides companies with the green chemistry expertise they need to join the sustainable chemical transition. We find safer, more sustainable alternatives to hazardous chemicals, empower your staff to drive green innovation, and help you capture green value without the hype. Tap into our scientific and market expertise to save time, gain new partners and customers, avoid costly missteps, and confidently make green choices.

HOLIFERM a spin-out from the University of Manchester, develops processes for the sustainable manufacture of biosurfactants which eliminate the need for harmful petrochemicals. Based in the Northwest of England they have an R&D facility in Manchester and a commercial biosurfactant plant in Wallasey. The plant currently produces 1.1KTA, with ambitious scale up plans for 2024 and beyond. The biosurfactants Holiferm produces can be used in a variety of applications including cosmetics, home care, personal care and agriculture. Holiferm’s products are sold and distributed worldwide including to the Americas, Asia, Europe, New Zealand and Australia.

HydRegen is an Oxford-based biotechnology company spun out from the University of Oxford that develops sustainable chemical manufacturing technologies. It uses proprietary enzyme-based systems powered by hydrogen to replace toxic heavy-metal catalysts, cutting energy use, waste and costs in chemical and pharmaceutical production. Its bio-based catalysts can integrate into existing infrastructure to improve safety, reduce carbon emissions and enable greener, more efficient processes across industrial chemical synthesis.

IBERS, at Aberystwyth University, is an internationally recognised BBSRC research institute that addresses global challenges including food security, sustainability, bioenergy, the circular economy and the impacts of climate change.  IBERS’ scientists conduct research from molecule to landscape scales. Our core expertise lies in crop science and plant breeding, providing feedstock for a range of applications, and in the development and optimisation of biotech processes.

IBERS hosts the Beacon Biorefining Centre, a pilot-scale biorefining facility with experienced staff who interact with industry to develop new or improve on existing bio-based products and processes.  This facility offers pre-treatment, fermentation, and downstream processing capabilities to a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5. This combination of academic excellence and industrial engagement positions IBERS as a key contributor to the UK bioeconomy.