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HEADLINES
ENTENTE- Life Sciences Investment Forum supported by EuropaBio
The FP7 Health project ENTENTE and EuropaBio event will gather 28 European early stage innovative companies active in the health sector and seeking investment opportunities and international exposure. The selected companies will have the opportunity to pitch their innovation, developments and needs to an international jury of about 40 business angels, venture capitalists, corporate investors and other industry experts. The deadline for applications is 29 August.
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COCERAL, FEDIOL and FEFAC highly critical of the EU Commission's lack of decision concerning vital food and feed import
The EU grain trade, oilseeds trade and feed trade groups, COCERAL, FEDIOL and FEFAC have expressed deep disappointment about the European Commission's lack of consideration for the consequences for the EU food and feed business operators of having further delayed the EU authorization of 8 GM products for import, food and feed processing. Read more
Green groups go to war on scientific reform in Europe
Politicians need more independent scientific advice, not less, according to an opinion piece published this week in Forbes. Discontents rose among green groups across Europe, but the reasons behind them remain unclear. Read more
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Healthcare Biotech
Genetics research to revolutionise personalised medicine
We are part of a revolution that will change the whole world of medicine since new methods that grew out of molecular biology now help scientists discover the underlying genetic causes of disease and then identify drugs that might help in treatments, a Nobel Prize winner has said. Read more
Stem cell advance may increase efficiency of tissue regeneration
New stem cell discovery might lead to a more streamlined process for obtaining stem cells, which in turn could be used in the development of replacement tissue for failing body parts, according to Univ. of California scientists.
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Agricultural Biotech
CropLife International re-launches biotradestatus.com
CropLife International has re-launched the online database, biotradestatus, a global resource which provides data on the commercial status and national authorisations of plant biotech traitsfor cultivation, food and feed use, and importation worldwide. Read more
Sustainable intensification of European agriculture
A recent report issued by RISE Foundation concludes that in the EU the emphasis has to be on improving sustainability, concept that has come into attention in the context of global food security.
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Industrial Biotech
Sustainable Chemistry: at the forefront of innovation
The European Technology Platform for Sustainable Chemistry SusChem 10-year anniversary celebration video outlines the role of innovation and sustainability in making a difference in Europe.
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Spinach may be powerful fuel for biofuels
Spinach might have super strength to unlock some of the mysteries of biofuel production, according to physicists at Purdue University using spinach to study the proteins involved in photosynthesis.
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SMEs
EU gives out EUR 7,75 million for SME innovation studies
Over 2,000 businesses applied for the first round of grants under the EU's SME instrument, submitting a business plan. 115 SMEs from 21 countries, including Israel and Turkey, will be receiving EU funding for their innovation studies.
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EVENTS
- September-December 2014, "Unlocking the Potential for Industrial Biotechnology in Europe" BIO-TIC Business Case Workshops 2014, Germany, France, Belgium. More information
- 09 September, Protection of Industrial Property in Europe, Prague, Czech Republic. More information
- 20 September: EPDA European Unity Walk 2014, Luxembourg. More information
- 24-26 September, BIOSPAIN - 7th International Meeting on Biotechnology, Santiago de Compostela, Spain. More information
- 30 September-2 October, EFIB - European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology & The Biobased Economy, Reims, France. More information
- 06-07 October, Innovation Days 2014, Paris, France. More information
- 15-17 October, BioJapan 2014, Yokohama, Japan. More information
- 30-31 October, Medtech & Pharma Platform: Innovation at the Interface, Zurich, Switzerland. More information
- 17-20 November, 6th European Innovation Summit 2014, Brussels, Belgium. More information
- 18-20 November, Food Matters Live, London, UK. More information
- 02-03 December, BioFIT 2014, Lille, France. More information
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