Joint BioEnergy Institute - aVenture Government Agency Research
Joint BioEnergy Institute
Operating Status: Operating
Joint BioEnergy Institute conducts publicly funded research into biofuels and bioproducts.
Founded
2007
Location
Emeryville, CA, US
The Joint BioEnergy Institute is a Department of Energy Bioenergy Research Center led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Its researchers combine molecular biology, chemical engineering, computation, and robotics to convert non-food plant biomass into renewable fuels and bioproducts.
The institute conducts its research at laboratories in Emeryville, California and works with universities and national laboratories. Its industry programs make inventions available for licensing, support sponsored research, and connect companies with scientific expertise. Educational programs also host students and postdoctoral researchers working on bioenergy technologies.