N-BiG represents a wide range of members from the private/public sector and academics who are actively involved in the Namibian bush-biomass sector. We drive innovation and technology development and offer technical expertise on biomass value chains. Part of our mandate is to explore market opportunities and promote industry diversification. Through our Advisory Service division, we support capacity development by providing training and mentorship programs on sustainable bush control and biomass utilisation.
We are a hub of biomass information. We collect and deliver information to the public on initiatives, funding opportunities and biomass industry development.We put our members in touch with suitable contacts or find tailor-made solutions together with them!
We explore market opportunities and support members in accessing new markets and expanding on the existing ones for competitiveness. N-BiG also facilitates commercialisation and market development for bio-based products such as wood chips, animal feed, biochar, activated charcoal, wood-plastic composites and more.
We facilitate analytical services for members and industry at large aimed at unpacking Namibian biomass properties through cutting edge research. N-BiG also offers product development support by leveraging its membership network and associate organisations.
We offer comprehensive technical expertise on aspects of biomass as well as easy access to all biomass services. We provide platforms for exchange between our members and the industry as well as create synergies for business opportunities with international and local buyers through networking events.
We give advice on sustainable bush control and biomass utilisation through our advisory services division, the Advisory Service. We support identify industry needs and address those needs in the best way possible, whether it be through stakeholder workshops, trainings, site visits or mentoring. .
The SURE-EU system covers the entire biomass chain – from production to energy, heat, and cold generation. This holistic approach ensures that every step is verified, making sustainability easier to track and more reliable to report. Transparency is key—not just for compliance with EU standards but also for building trust [...]
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N-BiG, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Göttingen (UniGoe), OGF GmbH, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), and a drone pilot from Fly Lab Namibia, embarked on an exciting new project focused on Digital Biomass Quantification. Using cutting-edge laser scanning technology—both aerial (drones) and ground-based—this project [...]
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As part of the implementation of the NamPower Otjikoto Biomass Power Station (OBPS) ,a delegation from the French Development Agency (AFD) and the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM) is visiting Namibia from 7 to 11 April 2025 as part of the mission on the mission aimed to gain a [...]
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