Rethinking Materials Summit News

Biomaterials: Frank Lehmann, VP Corporate Venturing &amp; Open Innovation at AMCOR, highlighted the growing prominence of biomaterials, stating, &quot;Biomaterials are becoming central as we look for sustainable alternatives that can scale.&quot;
Hesitant: Guillaume Gras, Investment Director at the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF), reflected on the year&rsquo;s uncertainty, explaining, &quot;We were waiting to see the political direction, especially where sustainability would stand on the agenda.&quot;
Scale-up: David Walker, Senior Partner at UB Forest Industry Green Growth Fund, noted the challenges of achieving scale, emphasising, &quot;The biggest hurdle for bio-based alternatives is the price differential, which can only be narrowed with volume. It&rsquo;s a vicious cycle.&quot;
Challenging: Neil Cameron, Partner at Emerald Technology Ventures, highlighted the effort required for circularity, remarking, &quot;Circularity demands investment and long-term commitment, which short-term economics often undermine.&quot;
Cautious: Sophie Thomas, Founding Partner and CTO at ETSAW Ventures, described 2024 as &quot;cautious, timid, or risk-averse, depending on how you look at it.&quot;

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