Green Bioactives awarded prestigious Innovate UK grant to develop revolutionary biomanufacturing platform
Green Bioactives (GBL), a world-leader in the discovery, development and sustainable production of high-value natural products using its proprietary plant cell culture technology, announced that it has been awarded a significant grant from Innovate UK, in partnership with the University of Edinburgh
The grant, valued at £224,000 was awarded as part of Innovate UK’s, Engineering Biology Collaborative Research and Development programme and will now accelerate the development of an innovative biomanufacturing platform for high-value plant metabolite, specifically in personal care. These metabolites, which are essential for various industries including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and agriculture, traditionally require extensive and resource-intensive extraction processes. GBL's platform promises a more sustainable and efficient alternative, reducing environmental impact and enhancing product accessibility.
GBL is at the forefront of biomanufacturing, leveraging cutting-edge technology to develop sustainable solutions that positively impact the world. With a mission to harness the power of nature, the company focuses on producing plant-based products through advanced and sustainable biotechnology.
“We are honoured to receive this prestigious grant from Innovate UK. This funding will be instrumental in advancing our research and development efforts, allowing us to create a truly innovative biomanufacturing platform. Our goal is to transform the way high-value plant metabolites are produced, making the process more sustainable and efficient. We are excited about the potential impact this project will have on various industries and the environment.”
Dr. David McElroy, CEO of Green Bioactives, expressed his enthusiasm about the grant award: "We are honoured to receive this prestigious grant from Innovate UK. This funding will be instrumental in advancing our research and development efforts, allowing us to create a truly innovative biomanufacturing platform. Our goal is to transform the way high-value plant metabolites are produced, making the process more sustainable and efficient. We are excited about the potential impact this project will have on various industries and the environment."
Innovate UK, the UK's innovation agency, supports business-led innovation across all sectors, technologies, and UK regions. The engineering biology collaborative research and development grant is designed to support projects that leverage engineering biology to develop new solutions and products, fostering collaboration between industry and research organisations.
Find out more about Green Bioactives and their groundbreaking work in sustainable biomanufacturing.
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