This presentation on 'Developing the Biobased Economy' was given on the 16th September at the 25th Anniversary of the Biocomposites Centre at Bangor University. The talk discusses the UK IB Catalyst Funding programme, Interreg IVB sponsored Bio Base NWE project, Industrial Biotechnology Networks in the UK and the identification of bioeconomy policy interventions through the Climate KIC project BioHorizons.

1. Developing the Bio-based economy:
The Bio Base NWE project and IB Catalyst Funding
IPPS MASTER CLASS AND 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF BC

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A specialist ‘not for profit’ Bioeconomy consultancy
Celebrating 10 years of Bioeconomy development
Company Vision
We view biobased technologies as key components of the low carbon economy delivering economic, social and environmental benefits.
We believe the bioeconomy will create sustainable business opportunities for feedstock suppliers, technology and project developers, manufacturers and investors.

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It includes agriculture, forestry, fisheries, food and pulp and paper production, as well as parts of chemical, biotechnological and energy industries.
•is worth an estimated €2 trillion
•accounts for 22 million jobs
•9% of total employment in the EU Each euro invested in EU-funded bioeconomy research and innovation is estimated to trigger €10 of value added in bioeconomy sectors by 2025.
European Bioeconomy
Innovating for Sustainable Growth: A Bioeconomy for Europe (Feb, 2012) A Stronger European Industry for Growth and Economic Recovery (Oct, 2012)

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The value of biomass
Biomass
Functional content
Carbon
content
Energy content
Materials
Chemicals
Liquid & Gaseous Fuels
Heat & Power
Biorefinery operation
Stranded assets
Food & Feed
Cascading use
Ecosystem Services

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1%
7%
1%
20%
54%
5%
7%
4%
1%
17%
Chemical Derivatives
Naval Stores
Natural Products
Oleochemicals
Biopolymers
Amino Acids
Alcohols
Aliphatic acids
Other
Refined bio- based chemicals and polymers
Fermentation Products
Around 60M tonnes Excludes Food starch, Paper & card Biofuel

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Bio-based value propositions
•Relative feedstock pricing
•Lower cost production routes
•Consumer desire for environmentally friendly products
•Enhanced product performance (in use phase or at disposal)

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Cellulosic ethanol
POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels’ first commercial cellulosic bio-ethanol plant in Emmetsburg opened 2nd September 2014. Initial capacity 20 million gallons (~60,000 tonne per year)
Beta Renewables commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant in Crescentino Italy, started operations in Q4, 2012. Capacity 40,000 tons of per year
DuPont's commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol facility in Nevada, Iowa under construction. Once fully operational, the facility will produce 30 million gallons (~90,000 tonne per year)

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Source IEA Task 42, NNFCC

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Feedstock Advantage?
Technology Advantage?
Market Advantage?
UK’s place in the bio-based economy
Considered limited
Highly regarded research base
Mixed

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UK Industry Strategy
Economic growth based on key Industrial Innovation
Eight Great Technologies

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Networks in Industrial Biotechnology & Bioenergy (NIBB)

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Metals in Biology
BBSRC NIBB Community
CBMNet
FoodWasteNet

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Multi-funder collaboration providing £45million in 2014/15 Translation of research on biological processes into industrial processes. Enable the manufacturing of new products or improve manufacturing of existing products. Technology Strategy Board Driving Innovation

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£2-5M
£5M
£10M
Early Stage
Late Stage
£250K
£1m
IB Catalyst Funding streams
Proof of concept studies

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UK process development support

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Institute of Life Science
Pilot Plant Facility at IBERS
Bio Products and Biorefining Technology Transfer Centre

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Innovation Coupons for SME’s
•The Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant provides testing and production facilities from laboratory scale to multi-ton semi-industrial scales.
•Bio Base NWE provides not only technological know-how, but also cost- assessment or barrier analysis.
•€10,000 innovation coupons provide SME’s with access to the facilities & knowledge of the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant.
•Allowing business to assess the feasibility of taking an bio-based idea or a technology into industrial production.

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Biohorizons
Horizon Scanning the European Bioeconomy
The Biohorizons online survey is asking the business, research and policy community how best to support development of the bioeconomy
Survey Link: http://ow.ly/yHne9

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Average of Build investor confidence in the bioeconomy
Average of Provide access to financial support
Average of Promote demonstration of technologies and products
Average of Ensure continuity of policy
Average of Ensure competitive feedstock costs
Average of Establish knowledge of best conversion routes for biomass…
Average of Stimulate industrial symbiosis - sharing of resources
Average of Stable feedstock supply
Average of Raise public awareness of bio-based products
Average of Further academia to business collaboration
Average of Facilitate business to business collaboration
Average of Identify and address knowledge gaps
Average of Champion utilisation of local resources
Average of Develop a skilled workforce
Average of Easy access to pilot facilities
Average of Boost engagement with policy makers
Average of Develop regional networks or clusters
Average of Institute standards and regulations for the bioeconomy
Average of Build stakeholder consensus on how best to develop…
Average of Implement green public procurement
Average of Develop international networks or clusters
Average of Advocate use of standardised LCA (Life Cycle Analysis)
Average of Create conditions for niche markets
Average of Promote access to Intellectual Property
Governance
Business
Academic

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Summary
•UK focussed on translating research potential into commercial impact.
•Access to process development expertise and scale-up/pilot facilities is important for SME development.
•Important to ensure that all stakeholders have a common understanding of issues and relative importance of interventions.

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Biohorizons Survey Link: http://ow.ly/yHne9
Thank you for listening

26. Celebrating 10 years of Bioeconomy development
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