Media Coverage – Ecopha

Ecopha Named Finalist at Australian Technologies Competition 2026

Sanjeewa Fernando — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:53:23 +0000

Ecopha News • Media Coverage • Deep Tech

Ecopha Named Finalist for the FundFindrs Deep Tech Award at ATC26

Ecopha Biotech has been officially selected as a finalist in the Deep Tech Award category for the 2026 Australian Technologies Competition (ATC26), recognizing our work in transforming industries through complex technical innovation.

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ATC26 Tech Competition

Deep Tech Award Category

Finalist Top 33 Nationwide

Sept 15 Live Finals Pitch

National Recognition

Celebrating Australia's Deep Tech Ecosystem

The Australian Technologies Competition (ATC26) recently announced its finalists for this year's program. Out of more than 240 initial applications and 95 semi-finalists, the competition has been narrowed down to just 33 finalists across 11 technology categories.

Ecopha is honored to be recognized in the Deep Tech Award category, sponsored by R&D Tax Incentive experts FundFindrs. We congratulate our fellow category finalists, Space CoLAB and Thela Metals, and look forward to pitching at the Finals in Sydney.

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LinkedIn Update

This article covers the official finalist announcement posted by Deep Tech category sponsor FundFindrs.

FundFindrs announces Ecopha Biotech as a finalist for the ATC26 Deep Tech Award.

Accelerating the Next Generation

The Australian Technologies Competition plays a vital role in connecting innovative companies with investors, mentors, and industry leaders.

By validating scalable platforms through rigorous review, the ATC helps accelerate the next generation of Australian success stories, bridging the gap between research and commercial-scale deployment.

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R&D Excellence

Solving complex technical challenges through advanced bioprocessing.

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Sponsorship

Supported by FundFindrs, highlighting the value of deep tech scaling.

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Australian Hub

Strengthening the domestic innovation ecosystem and bioeconomy.

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Finals Night

Pitching live at the ATC26 Awards Night at the Ivy, Sydney.

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Supporting the Deep Tech category is a natural fit for us, as it recognises companies solving complex technical challenges and developing technologies with the potential to transform industries.

FundFindrs

Transforming Industries

Ecopha's nomination validates our mission to replace legacy petroleum infrastructure with sustainable, circular bio-alternatives. Deep tech platforms are essential for driving this global transition forward.

We continue to demonstrate that advanced biotechnology can scale commercially to meet the demands of heavy industries.

See You in Sydney

The calibre of innovation coming out of Australia's deep tech ecosystem continues to impress, and the finals on September 15 will showcase this momentum.

Tickets for the live pitches and Award Night at the Ivy, Sydney, are available now at austechcomp.com.

View the Official Announcement

Read the original post by FundFindrs and join the conversation as we celebrate the best of Australian deep tech innovation.

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Ecopha Featured in Agrinews: Pongamia for SAF & Bioplastics

Sanjeewa Fernando — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:10:58 +0000

Ecopha News • Media Coverage • Global Impact

Ecopha’s Pongamia Technology Highlighted for Indonesia's Green Energy Future

Indonesian media outlet Agrinews recently highlighted Ecopha’s award-winning biotechnology as a powerful solution for developing Pongamia-based Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and bioplastics to address global carbon emissions and plastic pollution.

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Agrinews Media Coverage

Pongamia Feedstock Focus

SAF & Plastics Dual Production

Award Winner India SAF Awards 2026

International Recognition

A Solution for Global Aviation & Materials

The recent article by Agrinews discusses the growing potential of Pongamia growth for future biofuel production, noting historical efforts by groups like Rio Tinto in the biodiesel space. However, the publication specifically highlights Ecopha Bio's modern approach.

Based in Moorabbin, Victoria, Ecopha is recognized for providing the advanced biotechnology capable of producing not just standard fuels, but high-value Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) alongside biodegradable bioplastics from the exact same Pongamia feedstock.

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Media Article

This post summarizes coverage from Agrinews, exploring Ecopha's technology and its potential application for Indonesia's green energy sector.

Agrinews coverage highlighting Ecopha Bio's Pongamia SAF and bioplastic technology.

Achieving Two Goals Simultaneously

The Agrinews coverage suggests that Indonesia could more seriously develop Pongamia utilizing Ecopha's integrated technology platform.

By implementing this system, regions can achieve two massive environmental goals simultaneously: contributing to a critical reduction in carbon emissions across global air transportation, while directly addressing the severe pollution caused by petroleum-based single-use plastics.

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Aviation Decarbonisation

Providing critical low-carbon SAF to reduce the aviation industry's emissions footprint.

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Solving Plastic Waste

Creating biodegradable PHA alternatives to persistent petroleum-based plastics.

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Global Reach

Showcasing technology recognized from Australia to India, with high potential for Indonesia.

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Proven Platform

Acknowledged as the winner of the India SAF Award 2026 for Best Feedstock Solutions.

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Indonesia could more seriously develop pongamia to produce SAF and bioplastics using Ecopha technology. This would simultaneously achieve two goals: contributing to reducing carbon emissions in global air transportation while addressing pollution caused by petroleum-based plastics.

Agrinews.co.id

Expanding the Bioeconomy

Ecopha’s inclusion in regional media highlights the growing international awareness of the "Integrated Bioeconomy Platform" model. It is no longer enough to produce a single low-value biodiesel.

The future requires maximizing the value of renewable carbon through advanced biotechnology.

Regional Potential

With abundant agricultural landscapes and a pressing need for both clean energy and sustainable waste management, Southeast Asia represents a significant opportunity for integrated Pongamia processing.

Ecopha welcomes partnerships to explore these regional scale-up opportunities.

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Read more about how renewable feedstocks like Pongamia are reshaping the future of green energy and sustainable materials.

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One Platform. Multiple Solutions. Global Impact.

Discover how Ecopha transforms sustainable carbon into the fuels and materials society needs.

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Ecopha Files PCT Patent for Pongamia Oil Biorefinery Process

Sanjeewa Fernando — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:08:49 +0000

Ecopha News • Media Coverage • Patent Filing

Ecopha Files PCT to Co-Produce Oleochemicals and PHA from Pongamia Oil

Ecopha Biotech has filed an international Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application covering an integrated biorefinery process designed to produce renewable oleochemicals and biodegradable PHA bioplastics from a single sustainable carbon source.

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PCT Patent International Filing

Pongamia Primary Feedstock

PHA & SAF Dual Co-Production

Biorefinery Integrated Platform

Integrated Platform

Combining Feedstock Processing with Biotechnology

The patent filing coincides with the launch of Ecopha’s Integrated Sustainable Carbon Platform. This marks a strategic evolution from a pure bioplastics specialist into a comprehensive sustainable carbon technology company.

The newly filed PCT patent covers Ecopha's proprietary integrated process for maximizing resource efficiency to generate multiple high-value products—including oleochemicals and biodegradable PHA—from a single renewable source.

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Media Coverage

This article summarizes Ecopha's recent patent filing as originally covered by SpecialChem's material selection platform.

Feedstock Flexibility Beyond Pongamia

While developed using Pongamia oil as a foundational non-food feedstock, the Integrated Sustainable Carbon Platform is designed to accommodate a wide range of additional sustainable carbon feedstocks.

By integrating renewable fuel production, industrial biotechnology, and green chemical manufacturing, Ecopha aims to maximize carbon utilization, reduce waste, and strengthen the commercial viability of future biorefineries.

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Oleochemicals

Proprietary pathways for renewable specialty chemicals production.

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PHA Plastics

Marine and soil biodegradable bioplastics generation.

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SAF

Integrated systems to support Sustainable Aviation Fuel output.

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Flexibility

Compatible with UCO, agricultural residues, algae, and waste oils.

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The world does not simply need another bioplastics company or another sustainable aviation fuel company. It needs a new generation of sustainable carbon technology companies capable of replacing fossil carbon across multiple industries. At Ecopha, our mission is to transform sustainable carbon into the fuels, materials and chemicals society needs while maximizing the value of every carbon molecule through one integrated platform.

Dr Wilson Ling • CEO & Co-Founder, Ecopha Biotech

Aiming to Maximize Carbon Utilization

"For more than fifteen years, Ecopha has been committed to advancing biodegradable PHA bioplastics," stated Dr. Ling. The new Integrated Sustainable Carbon Platform brings together renewable fuels, industrial biotechnology, and green chemistry into one scalable solution.

Ecopha believes that future biorefineries should not produce just one product—they should maximize the value of sustainable carbon by co-producing multiple outputs from the same feedstock.

Meeting Global Demand

Global demand for renewable fuels, sustainable materials, and low-carbon chemicals continues to surge. As governments and industries aggressively pursue net-zero emissions, integrated carbon technologies are positioned to play a critical role.

Ecopha’s platform enables renewable carbon to directly replace fossil carbon across multiple massive industrial sectors, creating both immense economic and environmental value.

Explore External Coverage

Review the original media coverage detailing Ecopha's PCT filing and the launch of the Integrated Sustainable Carbon Platform.

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Accelerating the Next Generation of Industrial Biotech

Discover how Ecopha is transforming sustainable carbon into multiple high-value products through one scalable biorefinery system.

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Pongamia Indonesia Features Ecopha’s Bhutan Bioeconomy Hub for SAF and Bioplastics

Sanjeewa Fernando — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:23:44 +0000

Media Coverage • Pongamia Indonesia • SAF • PHA Bioplastics

Pongamia Indonesia Features Ecopha’s Bhutan Bioeconomy Hub

Pongamia Indonesia has featured Ecopha’s Bhutan bioeconomy hub for sustainable aviation fuel, PHA bioplastics and digital traceability using Pongamia cultivation.

See Article from : PongamiaIndonesia.com

Ecopha’s Bhutan bioeconomy hub for SAF, PHA bioplastics and Pongamia-based traceability. Click image to view larger.

SAF Sustainable aviation fuel pathway

PHA Biodegradable bioplastics platform

Bhutan Research and certification hub

Pongamia Non-edible renewable feedstock

Source: Pongamia Indonesia

A Bhutan Bioeconomy Hub for SAF and Bioplastics

The article reports that Australia’s Ecopha Biotech has launched Ecopha DrukBees Private Ltd. in Bhutan to establish a demonstration and certification hub for a circular bioeconomy model.

The model is based on Pongamia cultivation and targets sustainable aviation fuel and biodegradable PHA bioplastics through an integrated platform.

Published Coverage

21 Jul 2026

Published by Pongamia Indonesia and sourced from S&P Global Energy.

Meeting with the Minister of Agriculture Bhutan

Ecopha DrukBees’ Bhutan activities include stakeholder engagement as the project develops a local demonstration model for Pongamia cultivation, SAF, PHA bioplastics and certification.

Bhutan’s role is positioned around research, environmental validation, traceability and model development before broader global expansion.

Meeting with the Minister of Agriculture Bhutan during Ecopha DrukBees collaboration activities. Click image to view larger.

Platform Focus Areas

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Pongamia oil supports SAF pathways for future low-carbon aviation fuel production.

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PHA Bioplastics

Ecopha’s platform links renewable fuel production with biodegradable PHA bioplastics.

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Digital Traceability

Traceability systems support certification standards and environmental validation.

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We are not building the world’s biggest factory. We are building a model that the world can trust, validate and replicate.

Dr Wilson Ling, quoted in the media coverage

Why Pongamia Matters

Pongamia is a non-edible oil-bearing tree that can grow on marginal land and support renewable fuel pathways without directly competing with food production.

Within Ecopha’s model, Pongamia supports integrated production of SAF, bioplastics and other sustainable carbon products.

Certification Framework

The coverage highlights Bhutan as a location for demonstration, certification and traceability before broader international expansion.

This approach supports a replicable model for circular bioeconomy development across suitable Pongamia-growing regions.

Read the Original Article

The original article was published by Pongamia Indonesia, covering Ecopha’s Bhutan bioeconomy hub for SAF, bioplastics and Pongamia-based certification.

See Article from : PongamiaIndonesia.com

Ecopha’s Bhutan Hub: From Pongamia to SAF and PHA Bioplastics

The Bhutan initiative supports Ecopha’s mission to transform sustainable carbon into renewable fuels, biodegradable materials and traceable circular bioeconomy solutions.

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Bhutan to Host Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Biodegradable Plastics Project

Sanjeewa Fernando — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:05:34 +0000

Media Coverage • Bhutan • SAF • Biodegradable Plastics

Bhutan to Host Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Biodegradable Plastics Project

Kuensel has reported on Ecopha and DrukBees’ Bhutan collaboration to develop a research and certification hub for sustainable aviation fuel and biodegradable plastics using Pongamia-based technology.

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Ecopha and DrukBees representatives during Bhutan collaboration activities. Click image to view larger.

Source: Kuensel Online

Bhutan as a Research and Certification Hub

The Kuensel article reports that Bhutan is set to become a leading research and certification hub for a pioneering project that converts Pongamia tree seeds into sustainable aviation fuel and biodegradable plastics.

The initiative establishes a strategic partnership between the Australian biotechnology company Ecopha and Bhutanese company DrukBees Private Limited.

Published Coverage

July 18, 2026

This Ecopha.bio news post is based on the Kuensel article covering Bhutan’s role in hosting a sustainable aviation fuel and biodegradable plastics project.

Local Demonstration Before Global Scale

The project is designed to begin with a localised demonstration model in Bhutan before scaling the system for larger global economies.

Bhutan’s role is focused on research, certification, traceability, plantation data and sustainability validation rather than mass production.

Project Focus Areas

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Pongamia oil can be processed into SAF for aviation fuel applications and future low-carbon transport systems.

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Biodegradable Plastics

Residual materials can support biodegradable plastic production within a circular materials pathway.

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Traceability

The project aims to record environmental and plantation data from planting to harvest.

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We know that there is limited land and limited manpower in Bhutan, but we can make the whole system as a demonstration model and then show it to the world.

Dr Wilson Ling, CEO and Co-Founder, Ecopha

Why Pongamia Matters

Pongamia is a non-edible tree crop that can grow on degraded land and does not compete directly with food crops.

The project positions Pongamia as a renewable feedstock for both ecological restoration and industrial bioeconomy development.

Bhutan’s Strategic Role

The article highlights Bhutan’s value as a certification and research location because of its environmental leadership, carbon-negative status and commitment to sustainable development.

By creating a data-rich blueprint in Bhutan, the project aims to support international standards for SAF, biodegradable plastics and circular bioeconomy products.

Read the Original Article

The original article was published by Kuensel Online, covering Bhutan’s role in the Ecopha and DrukBees sustainable aviation fuel and biodegradable plastics project.

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Ecopha and DrukBees: Building a Circular Bioeconomy Model

The Bhutan collaboration supports Ecopha’s broader mission to transform sustainable carbon into renewable fuels, biodegradable materials and traceable circular bioeconomy solutions.

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Ecopha Expands Beyond Bioplastics with Integrated Sustainable Carbon Platform

Ecopha Biotech — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:07:05 +0000

Media Coverage | Sustainable Carbon | PCT Patent | Bioeconomy

Ecopha Expands Beyond Bioplastics with Integrated Sustainable Carbon Platform

CB Herald has featured Ecopha Biotech’s expansion beyond bioplastics through its Integrated Sustainable Carbon Platform, following an international PCT patent filing for integrated biorefinery technology.

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Source: CB Herald. This Ecopha.bio news post is based on the CB Herald article published on June 26, 2026, covering Ecopha’s Integrated Sustainable Carbon Platform and international PCT patent filing.

Featured by CB Herald

CB Herald has reported on Ecopha Biotech’s international filing of a new Patent Cooperation Treaty application covering integrated biorefinery technology for the co-production of renewable oleochemical products and biodegradable PHA bioplastics from Pongamia oil.

The article also highlights the launch of Ecopha’s Integrated Sustainable Carbon Platform, marking the company’s evolution from a PHA bioplastics pioneer into a broader sustainable carbon technology platform.

Beyond Bioplastics

Ecopha’s Integrated Sustainable Carbon Platform is designed to transform sustainable carbon into multiple high-value products through one scalable biorefinery system.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The platform is designed to support renewable fuel pathways, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel for aviation decarbonisation.

PHA Bioplastics

Ecopha continues to advance marine and soil biodegradable PHA bioplastics as part of its sustainable materials platform.

Renewable Chemicals

The platform also supports renewable oleochemicals, bio-based specialty chemicals and future circular carbon products.

A Broader Sustainable Carbon Feedstock Strategy

While the newly filed PCT patent was developed using Pongamia oil as an ideal non-food feedstock, the platform is designed to utilise a broader range of sustainable carbon sources.

Non-Food Oils

Including Pongamia oil and other non-food vegetable oil pathways.

Waste Oils and Fats

Including used cooking oil, waste oils, fats and circular carbon resources.

Future Renewable Carbon

Including agricultural residues, microbial oils, algae oils and future renewable carbon sources.

Statement from Dr Wilson Ling

“The world does not simply need another bioplastics company or another sustainable aviation fuel company. It needs a new generation of sustainable carbon technology companies capable of replacing fossil carbon across multiple industries.”

Dr Wilson Ling, CEO and Co-Founder, Ecopha

Why This Matters

The CB Herald article positions Ecopha’s platform as part of the next generation of circular bioeconomy solutions, designed to help replace fossil carbon across fuels, materials and chemical sectors.

This direction supports Ecopha’s mission to transform sustainable carbon into renewable fuels, biodegradable materials and renewable chemicals through one integrated platform.

Read the Original Article

The original article was published by CB Herald, covering Ecopha’s expansion beyond bioplastics and launch of the Integrated Sustainable Carbon Platform.

See Article from : CBHerald.com

Transforming Sustainable Carbon into the Future

Ecopha is advancing integrated biorefinery technology to transform renewable carbon into SAF, biodegradable PHA bioplastics, renewable oleochemicals and future bio-based products.

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