Mission Innovation Integrated Biorefineries Community Network
Welcome to the Mission Innovation Integrated Biorefineries Community Network!
The Mission Innovation Integrated Biorefineries Mission is one of seven public-private Missions under Mission Innovation, a global initiative to accelerate research, development, and deployment of clean technology.
Greenhouse gas emissions from the transport and chemicals sectors already account for nearly one-third of global. These are projected to increase by 2050 and therefore there is a growing need for low-carbon and renewable alternatives.
Our goal is to support development and demonstration of innovative solutions to accelerate the commercialization of integrated biorefineries and deployment of sustainable biofuels, biochemicals, and biomaterials. You can find out more about the Mission here: https://mission-innovation.net/missions/integrated-biorefineries-mission/out.
We're excited to bring together subject matter experts, innovators, and thought leaders from countries participating in the Mission to support the Mission's goal!
Recent News
Integrated Biorefineries Mission at Scaling Up Bio 2024
Last week Assistant Deputy Minister of the Canadian Forest Service, Glenn Hargrove, hosted a session on supporting pathways to scaling up biorefineries through international collaboration at Scaling Up – Canada’s Industrial Bioeconomy Conference in Ottawa, Canada.
The session included a presentation on the Integrated Biorefineries Mission, as well as a presentation by Dr. Marzouk Benali on technoeconomic work between experts in Canada and Brazil under the Mission on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production.
The session also included a presentation from Micheal Hequet from Total Energies on research and development on biofuels, scale up and the need to collaborate, as well as by Don Roberts on biocrude to SAF and important investment considerations required for scaling up.
You can find these presentations on Scaling Up’s website: Scaling Up 2024 Bioeconomy Conference - Delivering Low Carbon Intensity
Integrated Biorefineries Mission at the 2024 Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference
Canadian representative, Bruno Gagnon (will tag you ), presented on the Integrated Biorefineries Mission at the 2024 Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference. This included the launch of the Mission, ongoing work on Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Biopolymers, and the recent releases of the Mission’s Community Network to support international collaboration. The conference was held in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden from October 15-17. It highlighted leading research and innovation on bio-based materials, chemicals, and products from biorefineries. This year’s theme was “From Science to Transition”, bringing together researchers, industry, and government officials to discuss value chains for the commercialisation of forest industrial biorefineries.
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Netherlands Innovation Mission to India
The Netherlands, led by Mission Director Kees Kwant, recently organized a trade and innovation mission to India to support further collaboration on biorefining and to support consortia development advance of the Horizon Europe Call: Development of Smart Concepts of Integrated Energy Driven Bio-refineries for Co-production of Advanced Biofuels, Bio-chemicals and Biomaterials. The innovation mission included a visit to the Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the Indian Institute of Technology.
Official Launch of Community Platform at Clean Energy & Mission Innovation Ministerial
Official launch of MI Integrated Biorefineries platform for international matchmaking research and industry in our member countries at CEM15/MI9 Ministerial by Canada, Netherlands, India and European Commission
SAF Side Event at Clean Energy & Mission Innovation Ministerial
On October 2nd, Mission Director Kees Kwant at Clean Energy & Mission Innovation Ministerial in Brazil presented on the Mission's work on SAF.
This includes work between Canada and Brazil exploring new pathways for SAF and biochemical production.
Horizon Europe Call: Development of Smart Concepts of Integrated Energy Driven Bio-refineries for Co-production of Advanced Biofuels, Bio-chemicals and Biomaterials
The forthcoming Horizon Europe funding call "Development of Smart Concepts of Integrated Energy Driven Bio-refineries for Co-production of Advanced Biofuels, Bio-chemicals and Biomaterials" (HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-02-03) will open September 17, 2024 and close February 4, 2025.
You can find more information on the forthcoming call here: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-02-03?keywords=Biorefineries&isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&programmePeriod=2021%20-%202027&frameworkProgramme=43108390&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=relevance
How do participants benefit from participating in the community network and attending events?
Networking opportunities: The community provides opportunities to meet and connect with experts and like-minded individuals. You can make valuable connections that can help support research, innovation, or grow your business.
Knowledge sharing: The community provides opportunities to engage with others and attend events that feature expert speakers who share their insights and knowledge on specific topics. This can provide attendees with new ideas, perspectives, and strategies.
Explore new products and services: The community will help showcase new products and services relevant to the biofuel, biochemical, and biomaterial industry.
Build brand awareness: The community can provide opportunity to build awareness amongst a growing international community of experts and businesses.
Funding and collaboration opportunities: The community can help highlight new and forthcoming collaboration and funding opportunities for research, innovation, and projects.
Innovation Roadmap
The Mission's Innovation Roadmap was developed, in consultation with stakeholders, to identify the key challenges and opportunities for the Mission to support development and deployment of integrated biorefineries. Eight key actions have been identified that the Mission will seek to support through international collaboration.