-- New start-ups will favor capital light models over large construction projects. The era of enormous funding rounds for large-scale cellulosic and first-generation ethanol start-ups is over, as venture capitalists begin to focus instead on leverageable platform technologies like algae and synthetic biology -- both of which require less capital, and produce higher value products like butanol or jet fuel. -- The success of algae-growth technologies will depend on collaboration. Representing the least mature biofuel segment, most companies in this space are still trying to decide which end markets to pursue. Consequently, abundant cross-licensing and joint ventures will promote success by allowing companies to pursue a combination of technologies and end-markets. -- Synthetic biology will favor higher-value products over ethanol. Companies in this field engineer organisms that promote fermentation of sugars to produce a range of fuels and chemicals. One common theme among them is the general avoidance of ethanol, as its higher-value cousins, such as butanol, propanol, or even renewable diesel, are equally simple to make for these developers."Following on the heels of our more strategic-minded report, 'Biofuels' and Biomaterials' Path to Petroleum Parity,' released in December, this report aims to provide more actionable analysis for players navigating the biofuels space," said Udupa. "Its intent is to provide some measure of the viability of specific companies and technologies." "Ranking Biofuel Startups on the Lux Innovation Grid" is part of the Lux Biosciences Intelligence service. Clients subscribing to this service receive ongoing research on market and technology trends, continuous technology scouting reports and proprietary data points in the weekly Lux Research Biosciences Journal, and on-demand inquiry with Lux Research analysts. For more from Lux Research on biofuels and biomaterials, register to join an upcoming webinar at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/366555811. About Lux Research Lux Research provides strategic advice and on-going intelligence for emerging technologies. Leaders in business, finance and government rely on us to help them make informed strategic decisions. Through our unique research approach focused on primary research and our extensive global network, we deliver insight, connections and competitive advantage to our clients. Visit www.luxresearchinc.com for more information.
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