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Improving Anaerobic Digester Performance: What Happens When Mixing Fails
When it comes to anaerobic digesters, sound mixing isn’t optional — it’s the heartbeat of the process. It drives biogas production, keeps solids in suspension,...
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USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative Pre-Applications (SCRI): FY 2026 Funding Overview
The USDA SCRI Pre-Applications process for FY 2026 gives eligible applicants an early opportunity to compete for funding under the USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative....
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Innovation Strategy Consulting for the Emerging Bioeconomy
Why Bioeconomy Strategy Needs a Different Playbook The bioeconomy is moving quickly. New conversion technologies, changing policy, shifting feedstock markets, and rising pressure from investors...
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What to Look for in a Bioenergy Consultancy for Large-Scale Projects
Choosing the Right Bioenergy Consulting Partner Choosing the right partner for bioenergy consulting for large scale projects is not a branding exercise. It’s a technical...
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DOE Unleashing Tribal Energy Development NOFO (DE-FOA-0003548)
Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0003548 Funding Agency: DOE Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs Total Funding Available: Approximately $50,000,000 Application Deadline: July 24, 2026 The...
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USDA OREI Workshop Projects (USDA-NIFA-D113A-32483)
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-D113A-32483 Funding Agency: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Total Funding Available: Approximately $450,000 Award Range: $5,000 to $75,000 Application...
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USDA OREI Research Projects with Extension and/or Education Components (USDA-NIFA-D113A-32481)
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-D113A-32481 Funding Agency: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Total Funding Available: Approximately $65,000,000 Award Range: $50,000 to $3,500,000 Application...
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DOE Genesis Mission Funding Opportunity (DE-FOA-0003612)
Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0003612 Lead DOE Offices: DOE Office of Science, Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, Office of Environmental Management, Office of Nuclear...
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DOE Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator NOFO (DE-FOA-0003589)
Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0003589 Funding Agency: DOE Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office, in partnership with the...
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Waste-to-Energy Project Development: Key Risks and Decision Points
Waste-to-energy project development is rarely limited by technology alone. In most cases, the outcome is determined by how well early decisions align feedstock, process design,...
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Waste-to-Energy in the Circular Bioeconomy: Beyond Power Generation
Waste-to-energy in the circular bioeconomy is no longer just about managing disposal. For municipalities and developers, it has become a resource strategy. Waste-to-energy technologies have...
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Microbial Fermentation and the Future of Biomanufacturing
There are plenty of exciting platform technologies in the bioeconomy. But when it comes to commercial production of bioplastics, biochemicals and advanced biomaterials, one process...
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Low Carbon Marine Fuels: Options, Costs, and the Future of Shipping
The push toward low carbon marine fuels is no longer a distant conversation. For shipowners, operators, and investors, it is quickly becoming an operational decision....
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NSF National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure (NQNI) Program – FY 2026 Funding Overview
NSF National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure (NQNI) Funding Opportunity Number: NSF 26-505 Funding Agency: U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Total Funding Available: $60M–$100M anticipated (FY...
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USDA AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems Funding Opportunity
USDA AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems – FY 2026 Funding Overview Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011677 Funding Agency: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Total...
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USDA AFRI Education and Workforce Development (EWD) Program – FY 2026
USDA AFRI Education and Workforce Development (EWD) Program – FY 2026 Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596 Funding Agency: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)...
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Is 2026 the Year of Solid Oxide?
As we approach the Lunar New Year and get ready to celebrate the Year of the Horse, could it also be the Year of Solid...
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