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Algae Biomass Organization Appoints Dr. Rebecca White as Executive Director

by Carrie CoxBlog, Press August 20, 2020December 16, 2020Comments are Disabled

Industry veteran to lead the world’s largest algae trade association Preston, MN (August 20, 2020) — The Algae Biomass Organization’s (ABO) Board of Directors today announced the selection of Dr. Rebecca White as the ABO’s new Executive Director, effective October 1, 2020. Dr. White is a recognized leader in the algae industry having led algae …

ABO and EABA share member benefits

by Carrie CoxBlog August 5, 2020August 5, 2020Comments are Disabled

US-based Algae Biomass Organization and the European Algae Biomass Association have agreed to renew their partnership that extends the member benefits of each organization. As the leading algae trade associations for the US and Europe, ABO and EABA will be recognized as a Supporting Organization for each other. The two organizations have also agreed to collaborate to further …

ABO Members Awarded DOE Support for Bioenergy Research and Development

by Carrie CoxBlog August 4, 2020August 4, 2020Comments are Disabled

On July 31 the Department of Energy announced more than $97 million in funding for 33 projects that will support high-impact technology research and development to accelerate the bioeconomy. Several algae projects were awarded a total of more than $21 million, funding that was made possible with bi-partisan support in Congress. ABO corporate, academic and …

The virtual Algae Biomass Summit kicks off next week!

by Carrie CoxBlog August 4, 2020August 4, 2020Comments are Disabled

On Wednesday, August 12 ABO will be hosting the first of our Industry Spotlight sessions that will kick off the virtual 2020 Algae Biomass Summit. The new virtual format of the Summit should make this event very attractive for anyone with an interest in algae agriculture. Abstracts for posters and even a few speaking opportunities …

Algae based polymers get a boost in latest DOE funding for small business R&D

by Carrie CoxBlog August 3, 2020Comments are Disabled

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announced last month that it will fund 49 new Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) research and development projects across 23 states, totaling nearly $53.4 million in funding. Among the projects is Algenesis Materials, a California …