Environmental Biotechnology Cooperative Research Centre

Overview

Environmental Biotechnology CRC (EBCRC) develops advanced technologies based on biological systems to improve efficiency and reduce or utilise waste to benefit a wide range of industries and the environment

Main business focus/
Listing by sector:

  • Environmental Biotechnology
  • Industrial Biotechnology
  • Diagnostics

Competitive Advantages

EBCRC concentrates its research and commercial efforts in three core areas: Biofilm prevention and dispersal, rapid in-filed microbial detection and control and bioprocesses such as bioremediation, odour control and industrial waste / water treatment.

EBCRC brings together the multidisciplinary skills of researchers, engineers and industry participants to complete rapid adoption of novel technologies in environmental, industrial, agricultural, veterinary, mining and medical applications.

Technology/IP

EBCRC currently has a small patent portfolio covering a range of applications. Some of the protected intellectual property covers:

  • The control of biofilms using cell signals
  • Field based / remote diagnostics
  • Processes for treating wastes
  • Isothermal and thermotolerant enzymes and
  • Odour control technologies.

Partnering Opportunities

Please visit www.ebcrc.com.au for current information.

See also www.rapiddetection.com for more information on our field diagnostic technologies.

Contact Details

Contact personDr. Brenton Hamdorf
Job TitleIntellectual Property & Commercialisation Manager
AddressSuite 101, National Innovation Centre
 4 Cornwallis Street, Australian Technology Park
City/SuburbEveleigh
StateNew South Wales
Emailb.hamdorf@ebcrc.com.au
Phone+61 2 9209 4970
Fax+61 2 9209 4980
Websitehttp://www.ebcrc.com.au

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