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Florian Graichen
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General Manager at Bioeconomy Science Institute - @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 10h
Exciting news for New Zealand’s bioeconomy!

Science Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced funding for the Biodiscovery Platform, a seven-year programme led by the newly formed @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social.
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Cannabinoid breakthrough recognised as science minister bankrolls Māori traditional knowledge | Florian Graichen
Exciting news for New Zealand’s bioeconomy! Science Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced funding for the Biodiscovery Platform, a seven-year programme led by the newly formed New Zealand Institute f...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 1d
Only 6 days to go! BioEconomy Innovations 2025 – RotoruaNZ

Global momentum in the technology-driven bioeconomy is accelerating, and New Zealand’s primary and manufacturing sectors are perfectly positioned to lead this megatrend.
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Bioeconomy Innovations 2025 | Florian Graichen
Only 6 days to go! BioEconomy Innovations 2025 – RotoruaNZ Global momentum in the technology-driven bioeconomy is accelerating, and New Zealand’s primary and manufacturing sectors are perfectly posi...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 2d
Huge congratulations to Cetogenix on their well-deserved win at the 2025 Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards – Innovation & Technology category!

A fantastic recognition of their mission to transform organic waste into value and reduce global emissions
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#buildingrenewablefutures #waste2x #cetogenix #cetoboost #nzcleantech #twrba #tw2025 | Florian Graichen
Huge congratulations to Cetogenix on their well-deserved win at the 2025 Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards – Innovation & Technology category! A fantastic recognition of their mission to transfo...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 3d
Rotorua Rising - small city, big future!

Thank you to the Rotorua Business Chamber team for organising a fantastic event celebrating Rotorua’s vibrant business community. Congratulations to all the other businesses recognised on the night
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#twrba #rotoruabusinessawards #tw2025 #bettertogether | Florian Graichen
Rotorua Rising - small city, big future! Thank you to the Rotorua Business Chamber team for organising a fantastic event celebrating Rotorua’s vibrant business community. Congratulations to all the o...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 3d
Why the advanced technology-driven Bioeconomy is critical for New Zealand.

The next economic revolution won’t be mined-it will be grown.
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Europe’s Bioeconomy Strategy must be industrial to succeed | Euractiv | Florian Graichen
Why the advanced technology-driven Bioeconomy is critical for New Zealand. The next economic revolution won’t be mined-it will be grown. As the world races toward sustainable solutions, nations that...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 4d
Horizon Europe is a game-changer for New Zealand’s science and innovation ecosystem.

It connects our researchers to global networks, accelerates collaboration, and drives solutions for a sustainable future.
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#horizoneurope #bioeconomy #innovation #sustainability #circulareconomy #etextiles #collaboration #scienceimpact #upwears | Florian Graichen
Horizon Europe is a game-changer for New Zealand’s science and innovation ecosystem. It connects our researchers to global networks, accelerates collaboration, and drives solutions for a sustainable ...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 4d
@bioeconomyscience.bsky.social — Scion Group

Winner of the Outstanding Contribution to Rotorua category in the Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards 2025

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New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited — Scion Group Winner of the Outstanding Contribution to Rotorua category in the Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards 2025 RotoruaNZ Roger… | ...
New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited — Scion Group Winner of the Outstanding Contribution to Rotorua category in the Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards 2025 RotoruaNZ Roger Dun...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 5d
Exciting times for KiwiLeather Innovations!

@bioeconomyscience.bsky.social is proud to support inspirational companies like KiwiLeather and the incredible team behind it.
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#bioeconomy #innovation #sustainability #kiwileather #collaboration #singapore | Florian Graichen
Exciting times for KiwiLeather Innovations! The New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited is proud to support inspirational companies like KiwiLeather and the incredible team behind it. Th...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 6d
Congratulations to the AgriSea team!

It’s a privilege for @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social to support such visionary businesses. This is more than a factory - it’s a symbol of what happens when sustainability, science, and advanced manufacturing converge.
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#seaweed #nanocellulose #biorefinery #bioeconomy #innovation #sustainability #smartmaterials | Florian Graichen
Congratulations to the AgriSea team! It’s a privilege for the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited to support such visionary businesses. This is more than a factory - it’s a symbol o...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 7d
Cetogenix is accelerating in Europe!

We’re thrilled to see another @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social partner taking New Zealand ingenuity to tackle global challenges to the world.
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#bioeconomy #cleantech #circulareconomy #decarbonisation #energyresilience #impactinnovation #sustainability #wastetovalue #renewablefutures #bmwfoundation #innovation #newzealand | Florian Graichen
Cetogenix is accelerating in Europe! We’re thrilled to see another New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited partner taking New Zealand ingenuity to tackle global challenges to the world. ...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 8d
Celebrating bold innovators - the Next List 2025 is here!

Congratulations to all the finalists on The Sustainable Business Network Next List 2025
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Construction sector leads sustainability charge despite industry pressures | Florian Graichen
Celebrating bold innovators - the Next List 2025 is here! Congratulations to all the finalists on The Sustainable Business Network Next List 2025! It’s inspiring to see so many of our New Zealand In...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 8d
Driving innovation for a sustainable future - September highlights!

September was packed with breakthroughs at @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social
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Monthly Science Recap: September 2025 | Florian Graichen
Driving innovation for a sustainable future - September highlights! September was packed with breakthroughs at the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited! From advancing biobased materi...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 8d
From Waste to Wealth: Driving the Bioeconomy Forward

Turning biowaste into high-value products isn’t just a scientific challenge—it’s a cornerstone of the circular bioeconomy.
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Cost-effective micro/mesoporous biochar derived from soda residue-assisted hydrocarbonization and activation of crop waste for sulfamethoxazole removal from water environments | Florian Graichen
From Waste to Wealth: Driving the Bioeconomy Forward Turning biowaste into high-value products isn’t just a scientific challenge—it’s a cornerstone of the circular bioeconomy. A recent study in Biore...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 10d
Big congratulations to the Biowave team around Amanda Davies and Paul Bennett.
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#bioeconomy #innovation #decarbonisation #marinefuels #creativedestructionlab #biowave #technology #bioenergy #biofuel | Florian Graichen
Big congratulations to the Biowave team around Amanda Davies and Paul Bennett. The New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited is thrilled to see Biowave accepted into the Creative Destructi...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 11d
What Drives Red Needle Cast Outbreaks - Long-Term Insights for a Resilient #Bioeconomy
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#forestry #bioeconomy #foresthealth #climateresilience #radiatapine #planthealth #sustainableforestry | Florian Graichen
What Drives Red Needle Cast Outbreaks - Long-Term Insights for a Resilient Bioeconomy Red needle cast (RNC) continues to challenge radiata pine health in New Zealand, impacting one of the backbones o...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 12d
From plastic challenge to purpose - biodegradable ties transform mussel farming!

New Zealand’s aquaculture is taking a big step toward sustainability!
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#bioeconomy #sustainability #aquaculture #circulareconomy #advancedmanufacturing #biomaterials #innovation #blueeconomy #environmentalsolutions #futurefarming | Florian Graichen
From plastic challenge to purpose - biodegradable ties transform mussel farming! New Zealand’s aquaculture is taking a big step toward sustainability! Traditional plastic rope ties in mussel farmin...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 12d
A Big Boost for New Zealand’s Science and Our Economy!

Exciting news for New Zealand’s bioeconomy!

The Government is investing $42 million over seven years to launch a Biodiscovery Platform
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#bioeconomy #biorefinery #greengrowth #science #technology #innovation #biochemicals #biomaterials | Florian Graichen
A Big Boost for New Zealand’s Science and Our Economy! Exciting news for New Zealand’s bioeconomy! The Government is investing $42 million over seven years to launch a Biodiscovery Platform - unloc...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 13d
Driving sustainable growth through bioenergy innovation.

Global insights not to be missed!
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#bioeconomy #biogas #cleanenergy #sustainability #circulareconomy #climateaction #innovation #globalcollaboration | Florian Graichen
Driving sustainable growth through bioenergy innovation. Global insights not to be missed! The transition to a sustainable economy isn’t just local - it’s global. Bioenergy, particularly biogas syst...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 14d
Celebrating innovation for a sustainable future

This month, the Bioresource Processing Alliance (BPA) concluded two funding rounds - the summer student-specific round and the regular commercial project round.
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Previously Funded Projects | Florian Graichen
Celebrating innovation for a sustainable future This month, the Bioresource Processing Alliance (BPA) concluded two funding rounds - the summer student-specific round and the regular commercial proje...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 15d
Discussions like these are exactly what enable @bioeconomyscience.baky.social to support teams across Government departments
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#bioeconomy #innovation #defencetechnology #advancedmaterials #bioenergy #digitalsolutions #sensingtechnologies #collaboration #futureready | Florian Graichen
Discussions like these are exactly what enable the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited to support our colleagues from the NZDF | Defence Science & Technology (DST) with cutting-edge t...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 15d
Leading is hard, but playing our part is a start.
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 15d
Why Rotorua’s $63M Biofactory?

A strategic investment through three lenses.
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Rotorua biofactory opens the way for a potential $50 billion economic gain | Florian Graichen
Why Rotorua’s $63M Biofactory? A strategic investment through three lenses. Global: The bioeconomy is no longer niche - it’s the next industrial revolution. Already worth US$4 trillion, it’s project...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 17d
Paving the way - literally - for a sustainable future!

Imagine being able to produce bio-bitumen in New Zealand - a game-changer on multiple levels:
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#transportation #research #sustainability #biomass #innovation #collaboration #bioeconomy #circulareconomy #science #newzealand #biomass | Florian Graichen
Paving the way - literally - for a sustainable future! Imagine being able to produce bio-bitumen in New Zealand - a game-changer on multiple levels: 📌It reduces reliance on imported fossil-based mat...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 17d
@bioeconomyscience.bsky.social - Turning science into real-world solutions!

August and September have been big months for the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
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#bioeconomy #sustainable #innovation #sciencetoimpact #circulareconomy #climateaction #marinebiofuel #futureofshipping #wastetovalue #researchimpact #kiwinetawards | Florian Graichen
The New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited - Turning science into real-world solutions! August and September have been big months for the Bioeconomy Science Institute. Across our teams,...
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Florian Graichen @floriangraichen.bsky.social · 18d
People, Places, Potential - The @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social Discovery Squad Tour
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#bioeconomy #science #discovery #innovation #futureofscience #collaboration #sustainablesolutions #research #connections #teamscience #circulareconomy #newzealand | Florian Graichen
People, Places, Potential - The New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited Discovery Squad Tour Over the past two weeks, the Bioeconomy Science Institute's Discovery Squad has been on an ab...
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