Ep. 34: The Biotech Breakthrough. How biotechnology and biofuels are changing the world: Geoff Bell - Science/Technology (MicroBioGen)

<p>On Episode 34, I chat with Geoff Bell who is the director and CEO of MicroBioGen. MicroBioGen is an Australian Industrial biotech company that has created a modified version of a common yeast that can turn non-food products, like agricultural waste and timber offcuts, into low-carbon bioethanol and high-protein food products.</p> <p>MicroBioGen’s work underpin products worth around US$2 trillion per year.</p> <p>After a successful career in the finance world, Geoff turned his focus to the biotech industry.</p> <p>MicroBioGen recently finalised a yeast product for the efficient production of 2nd generation biofuels, with The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) supporting MicroBioGen with their $8 million dollar optimisation program.</p> <p>In today’s episode Geoff is here to discuss:</p> <p>- Why MicroBioGen was established?</p> <p>- Benefits of the biotech industry.</p> <p>- The future of biotech.</p> <p>MicroBioGen’s website: <a href="https://microbiogen.com/">https://microbiogen.com/</a></p> <p>The Passion Effect Instagram: @thepassioneffectpodcast</p> <p>Join the Passion Effect family mailing list: https://www.passioneffect.com/the-passion-mailing-list</p>