Tag: biofuelnet

BioFuelNet calls for funding proposals: outreach, analysis, novel approaches to feedstocks, bio-conversion

BioFuelNet calls for funding proposals: outreach, analysis, novel approaches to feedstocks, bio-conversion

August 14, 2016 |

In Canada, BioFuelNet Canada called for proposals is to identify potential research to be conducted in the period of 2016 to 2017. The deadline for applications is 9/1/16. BFN identified the following areas for research and funding: 1. Social Outreach. BFN will consider any application that contributes to the overall goal of improving the network’s […]

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4 minutes with… Dr. Donald L. Smith, McGill University, CEO and Scientific Director of BioFuelNet

4 minutes with… Dr. Donald L. Smith, McGill University, CEO and Scientific Director of BioFuelNet

December 25, 2014 |

Tell us about your organization and it’s role in the advanced bioeconomy. BioFuelNet is a not-for-profit company whose objective is to network all elements (academic, industry, government) of the advanced biofuels community in Canada in order to accelerate development of a sustainable advanced biofuels industry. We are funded by the Canadian Networks of Centres of […]

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BioFuelNet signs deal with Air Canada and Airbus for aviation biofuels

BioFuelNet signs deal with Air Canada and Airbus for aviation biofuels

May 14, 2013 |

In Canada, BioFuelNet has signed an agreement with Air Canada and Airbus to help them find the most promising biofuels for aviation. Air Canada and Airbus are part of a broad coalition, which has pledged Carbon Neutral Growth from 2020 and to reduce greenhouse emissions by 50 per cent by 2050. BioFuelNet Canada, a not-for-profit […]

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Canada announces grant for BioFuelNet

Canada announces grant for BioFuelNet

June 3, 2012 |

In Canada, the government has announced a $73.8m grant to serve three new Networks of Centers of Excellence, one of which will focusing on producing the production of biofuels. BioFuelNet, to be housed at McGill University, will link the various components of the Canadian biofuels and bioproducts sector, integrating and accelerating developments, and filling the […]

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