News
The latest Bioindustrial Innovation Canada news, success stories, and bioeconomy updates.
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada Welcomes New Chair of the Board, Rose Marie Gage, and Bids Farewell to Jean Hamel
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada, a leader in supporting the commercialization of clean, green, and sustainable technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rose Marie Gage as the new Chair of the Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) and Sustainable Chemistry Alliance (SCA) Boards. BIC also extends its gratitude to outgoing Chair, Jean Hamel, for his dedicated service to BIC, SCA and the greater bioeconomy ecosystem.
Validating manufacturing and cost projections of e-Zinc’s air cathode, and creating benefits for Ontario via e-Zinc’s long duration energy storage technology
e-Zinc’s mission is to develop affordable, safe and reliable long-duration energy storage solutions for the world’s environments and most critical applications, using ubiquitous and recyclable materials. As an early-stage company, e-Zinc operates in a nascent sector which is looking to solve the challenges of the world’s energy transition.
Ecostrat and Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) launch online tool for assessing regional readiness for biobased development
Ecostrat Inc., the Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone Initiative and Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) have collaborated to launch the new Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Self Assessment Toolkit (BDOSAT). This powerful online tool empowers communities, corporations, and governments across North America to quickly pre-assess regional readiness for biomanufacturing.
Commercialization Facility for Fermentation of Carotenoids
Although often associated with the beer and alcohol industry, fermentation as a science has the potential to support our drive for food and energy security in Canada. The missing piece to support the opportunity is the capacity to scale novel fermentation development and engineer the downstream extraction process to continue to add value to the process and increase the economic viability of end product(s).
Creation of solid identity generates leads for Ardra
Last year, with support from BIC, Ardra embarked on a strategic branding exercise that aimed to propel its novel products into the commercial spotlight.
FireRein announces Fireground Supply as U.S. Distributor in 10 Key States
FireRein is pleased to announce Fireground Supply as our U.S. Distributor in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. FireRein is a Napanee, Ontario,Canada based clean-tech innovator and are proud makers of Eco-Gel™, the world’s only certified 100% bio-based water additive for firefighting and fire prevention.
Sarnia-Lambton, Ontario issued BDO zone ‘A’ rating for corn stover
The Sarnia-Lambton BDO Zone is ‘A’, or “high quality”, based on reliable generation of biomass, lack of large-scale competition for feedstock, and access to larger supply basins at marginal transportation cost increases.
BIC Welcomes Five New Industry Leaders to Board of Directors
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) is pleased to announce the addition of five new members to the Board of Directors who will bring a unique range of experience, expertise, and diversity to the organization.
CBARN and Bioindustrial Innovation Canada Partner to Support Canadian Bio-Based Businesses
Canadian Bio-Cleantech Applied Research Network (CBARN) and Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC), both funded by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), signed an official two-year partnership following the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding outlining an integrated service package to support small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).
Innovation organizations partner to support clean, green, sustainable technologies
Canada’s clean, green, sustainable chemistry business accelerator and Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine are collaborating to enhance support for cleantech innovators. Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) has joined Bioenterprise Canada as a Knowledge & Development Partner.
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada Partners with Cold Plasma Group
Cold Plasma Group Inc. (CPG), a Canadian-founded company focused on commercializing ‘smart’ plasma sterilization machines, is pleased to announce a recent investment from one of the country’s leading national business accelerators, Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC).
BIC Welcomes Five New Industry Leaders to Board of Directors
In July, BIC made an open call for applications to the Board to fill five seats. After conducting a thorough review of over 40 qualified candidates, the five open seats have been filled by individuals from across the country who will add extensive experience to BIC’s focus on growing organizational awareness and momentum, nationwide.
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada Welcomes New Executive Director, Meaghan Seagrave
The Board of Directors of Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) and the Sustainable Chemistry Alliance (SCA) are thrilled to announce that Meaghan Seagrave has accepted the position of Executive Director.
MPP Stan Cho and Delegates visit Sarnia-Lambton
On Wednesday January 29, 2020, Willowdale Ont., MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance, Stan Cho, visited The Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park along with Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey and delegates.