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IBISBA : 4th Open Call
IBISBA 4th Open Call is opened from 11 May to 3 july 2020. It is promoted as a part of the IBISBA Transnational Access (TNA) Programme. Projects that are well aligned with the aims of IBISBA and meet technical, scientific and ethical requirements will receive subsidised services and a contribution to travel and subsistence costs*. *Due to… Read more »
TWB Annual report 2019
With 9.8 M€ of industrial contracts signed and 8.4 M€ of turnover, TWB presents a outstanding 2019 annual report. Other highlights include the completion of 53 R&D projects, including 39 new ones, the launch of major collaborative industrial projects and the hosting of a sixth start-up. TWB records a significant increase in its workforce compared… Read more »
Three new partners
The TWB consortium has welcomed 3 new partners on January 2020 : Elaia, Néomerys and Sensient. Sensient Cosmetic Technologies produces and markets high-performance solutions in the following technologies: dyes, flavours and fragrances. Sensient is committed to the development of natural products in these areas. Néomerys is an applied research start-up that develops new applications… Read more »
7 M€ for 2020 – 2025
TWB has received an award of €7 million from the French State to wards operational costs spanning the next five years, thus securing the continuation of activity in the industrial biotechnology sector. This grant exemplifies TWB as a model of excellence in France, which, by bringing together and working hand in hand with public and… Read more »
The BioImpulse project
TWB is partnering with the Michelin Group, through its ResiCare entity, in a major strategic project: BioImpulse. The aim of this project is to create a new adhesive resin without any of the so-called Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC). By developing a biosourced molecule of interest, BioImpulse will open up new biotechnology applications in… Read more »
Braskem & TWB collaboration
TWB has signed a contract with Braskem, the giant Brazilian manufacturer n°1 in biosourced plastic. The collaboration focuses on Research & Development for new renewable solutions. Based in São Paulo, Braskem is the world’s leading biopolymer producer. Engaged in the green revolution, the company is a pioneer in the production of polyethylene (plastic) produced biologically… Read more »
FIVE NEW PARTNERS
TWB has welcomed 5 new industrial partners during the meeting of its Strategic Steering Committee on 26 & 27 March, 2019: BioC3, Green Spot Technologies, iMEAN, m2p-labs and Veg’Extra which joined the consortium on January. BioC3 has developed a unique technique for the microbial synthesis of dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) and therefore of several molecules derived… Read more »
TWB Activity report 2018
TWB has presented an excellent activity report for 2018 with a turnover of €8 million, new R&D projects as well as new consortium partners. Thanks to its unique economic model, the structure differs to those of France and Europe with its exclusive technological offer and by the excellent quality of services provided. At the end… Read more »
New Managing Director at TWB
TWB announced the appointment of Olivier Rolland, 38, as Managing Director on January 1, 2019, succeeding founder Pierre Monsan. His experience in major industry groups (Boeing, Total, Michelin) and his international experience, particularly in biotechnology and product development in San Francisco, are key assets for TWB development. Olivier Rolland, PhD in chemistry (Executive certificates from… Read more »
And the winner is TempEasy!
TWB rewarded the start-up TempEasy, in the frame of the event ‘TWB START-UP DAY – From Biosciences to Bioproduction’ held in Toulouse – France, on 12 February, 2019. At each event, TWB organises a competition in which all European biotech start-ups of 5 years or more, offering differentiating and innovative solutions, may participate. This year… Read more »
