Memphis Biofuels entrepreneurs faces challenges

BioEnergy Development Group faces challenges as it seeks to recapitalize, but AgBioworks, an initiative of Memphis Bioworks is helping develop the sector. The MDN reports.

TN's AgBio leverage

Peter Nelson (left) of Memphis BioWorks Foundation's AgBioworks project touts the leverage inherent in AgBio as he world turns to new sources of energy and food production. The CA has it.

Memphis AgBio, TECworks update

A Memphis BioWorks report says AgBio could generate 50,000 jobs as plant-based materials replace petroleum-based products. Memphis Daily News reports here. BioWorks engaged the Battelle Partnership Practice to study the potential of AgBio. A new AgBioWorks site has been launched to support new efforts in that sector. Memphis Daily News Reports. Related CA story here. Meanwhile...TECworks is offering the Kauffman Foundation's FastTrac Ventures Program training. Program details here. Earlier VNC story on TECworks here.