CIA Sustainability Conference
Oct
14

CIA Sustainability Conference

Join CIA at their Annual Sustainability Conference 2025 offering a unique platform to gain insights into the latest sustainability trends and technologies shaping the chemical industry. They will explore ground-breaking innovations, best practices and strategic collaborations that are driving sustainability within the sector. Hear from a variety of speakers on how to shape a greener, more sustainable future for industry.

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4th Food Chemistry Conference: Reshaping Global Food Systems
Oct
14
to 16 Oct

4th Food Chemistry Conference: Reshaping Global Food Systems

Food Chemistry is the leading journal in its field, publishing and disseminating important research at the heart of the food science literature.

Join the journal editors, board members, authors, reviewers and experts in Glasgow in October 2025 to debate the latest scientific advances.

The program will include keynote and plenary talks from renowned speakers as well as parallel sessions with contributory oral presentations and poster sessions covering a wide range of topics.

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Beyond Borders Series: Scotland–Singapore Synthetic Biology Exchange
Nov
5

Beyond Borders Series: Scotland–Singapore Synthetic Biology Exchange

Join us for the Beyond Borders Series: Scotland–Singapore Synthetic Biology Exchange on 5 November 2025.

This webinar brings together academia and entrepreneurs from both regions to share insights, explore collaboration opportunities, and spotlight emerging companies in the synthetic biology space.

Co-organized by IBioIC and SINERGY, the session will feature sharings from both consortia and company pitchings highlighting capabilities and partnership opportunities from both countries.

Featuring pitching from:

Waste Valorisation

  • Revive (Scotland) - waste coffee ground valorisation 

  • Life Lab (Singapore) - food waste valorisation 

Biopharma

  • Zythera (Scotland) - enzyme therapeutics using AI and synthetic biology 

Agrochemicals

  • Mojia Biotech (Singapore) - innovative biomanufacturing solutions for agro-food chemicals and bio-based materials 


More to be announced soon!

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SSIA conference - BUILDING A CONNECTED  SEAWEED SECTOR
Nov
11
to 13 Nov

SSIA conference - BUILDING A CONNECTED SEAWEED SECTOR

The SSIA Conference 2025 brings together global experts to foster cooperation across the entire seaweed value chain - from sustainable harvesting to innovative applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and animal feed.

This year's theme, "Cooperation and Collaboration," emphasizes the power of collaboration in addressing the challenges and opportunities in marine biomass utilisation.

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UK Sustainable Chemicals Summit
Nov
18

UK Sustainable Chemicals Summit

Join Pioneer Group and the UK Alliance for Sustainable Chemicals and Materials (UK-ASCM), for this exciting event focused on driving innovation, collaboration, and a greener future for the chemical industry.

Join industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and researchers at the UK Sustainable Chemicals Summit 2025, the premier event dedicated to advancing sustainability in the chemicals sector.

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Alternative Protein 4.0 (Online Conference) Day 1
Nov
21

Alternative Protein 4.0 (Online Conference) Day 1

The annual Alternative Protein 4.0 online event focuses on supporting manufacturers, retailers, growers, food service providers, suppliers, regulators, and industry professionals in key areas of solutions, processes, technologies, and practices being developed, applied, and utilised to enhance operations, productivity, and growth in alternative proteins.

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Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy 2025
Nov
24
to 25 Nov

Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy 2025

The 2025 edition of Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy promises to be a high-energy event dedicated to accelerating innovation and investment across Europe’s bio-based sectors. Co-organised by Pilots4U powered by COPILOT, this cross-border, cross-sectoral gathering brings together key stakeholders to pitch ideas, build partnerships, and drive forward the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy.

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Space-Comm Scotland
Dec
3
to 4 Dec

Space-Comm Scotland

Space-Comm is Europe’s largest and most influential B2B event series for the space sector.

With their flagship Space-Comm Europe in London and the fast-growing Space-Comm Scotland in Glasgow, this provides the essential platform where governments, industry, and capital converge to accelerate growth in European space.

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IBioIC Innovation in the Bioeconomy - Webinar
Dec
3

IBioIC Innovation in the Bioeconomy - Webinar

This Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) webinar delivered on behalf of Co-Pilot and IChemE’s Biochemical Engineering Special Interest Group (BESIG) entitled "Innovation in the Bioeconomy" brings together leading initiatives, innovators, and infrastructure providers to showcase how biotechnology is shaping a more sustainable future - from renewable materials and food innovation to genetic engineering and resource mapping.

You'll hear from key players including Pilots4U, IBioIC, and FlexBIO, and gain insight into real-world scale-up success stories - from bioplastics and alternative proteins to bio-based energy and upskilling the workforce. Discover how the Edinburgh Genome Foundry is using DNA design to drive the next wave of biomanufacturing, and also explore Scotland’s emerging bioresource mapping tools to unlock new valorisation opportunities.

With spotlights on EU collaboration and funding through the European Circular Innovation Valley (ECIV) and training support via the BITTS Accelerator Programme, this session offers a dynamic overview of how innovation, infrastructure, and skills development are converging to accelerate the bioeconomy across Scotland and beyond.

Whether you're a researcher, bioinnovator, entrepreneur, policymaker, or industrial partner, this webinar offers fresh perspectives and valuable connections to fuel your bioinnovation journey.

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Agenda

11:00 Welcome and overview of agenda

11:05 Welcome and Introduction to Pilots4u, IBioIC and FlexBIO

11:15 Bioeconomy Scale-up in Action: FlexBIO Case Studies in Innovation and Sustainability - From batteries, bioplastic, burgers, biomass and building skills

11:30 Genetic coding for the Bioeconomy: Innovation at the Edinburgh Genome Foundry - From Microbes to Mammals – Building the Bioeconomy Through DNA Design

11:35 Biotech Innovators - Train To Scale (BITTS) Accelerator Programme - Learn how IBioIC are supporting BioInnovators in Scotland with biotech-specific training how to scale their bioprocess & business

11:40 Scotland's Bioresource Mapping Tool - Mapping Valorising Opportunities - Commercial and industrial wastes, food and drink production by-products, agricultural residues, and waste waters and sludges

11:45 European Circular Innovation Valley (ECIV) - Cross-border collaborative innovation support across Europe and Scotland

11:50 Become an IBioIC member - join our network

11:55 Questions

12:00 Close-out

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Synbitech 25
Dec
9
to 10 Dec

Synbitech 25

SynbiTECH is the UK’s leading international forum for people engaged in engineering biology business, investment, policymaking, science and research.

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IBioIC 3-Day Mastering Protein Purification using Chromatography Techniques
Apr
21
to 23 Apr

IBioIC 3-Day Mastering Protein Purification using Chromatography Techniques

This three day course is aimed at anyone who wants to develop an understanding of theory and techniques in protein purification using fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC) on an ÄKTA chromatography system. The course, while specifically designed around the ÄKTA Avant system, provides comprehensive insights and practical knowledge that will be beneficial to all FPLC users, regardless of the specific model they are using. This training course will also focus on maintenance, cleaning and applications of using FPLC

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Innovation Week - Scotland Innovation Support Showcase - St Andrews
Oct
8

Innovation Week - Scotland Innovation Support Showcase - St Andrews

This event will focus on helping attendees better understand what the Innovation Centres do, how they support innovation, and how academics, researchers and businesses have successfully engaged with them. You’ll hear directly from those who have collaborated with the Centres and discover opportunities to connect your research or business ideas with the wider Scottish innovation ecosystem.

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Webinar: When Experiments Don’t Go as Planned: How to Stay Curious Instead of Frustrated
Oct
6

Webinar: When Experiments Don’t Go as Planned: How to Stay Curious Instead of Frustrated

In this episode of The Happy Scientist Live, BiteSize Bio will explore a simple but powerful habit: learning to approach setbacks with curiosity instead of judgment. Instead of automatically labelling outcomes as "good" or "bad," you’ll learn how to stay engaged and extract useful information—even from failed experiments, rejected papers, or unexpected results.

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Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition
Oct
1
to 2 Oct

Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition

Explore breakthrough technologies, hear from industry leaders across Scotland and beyond, and make valuable connections in sectors like aerospace, advanced manufacturing, energy, renewables, and more. Whether you’re here to learn, network, or do business, the leading event for manufacturing and supply chain professionals is the place to be.

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Future Food-Tech London
Sept
24
to 25 Sept

Future Food-Tech London

Future Food-Tech connects 600+ leaders from global food brands, forward-thinking ingredient providers, pioneering start-ups, and visionary investor funds.

Join senior decision-makers on September 24-25, 2025, to learn about breakthrough technologies, sector shaping strategies, and tackle the challenges in creating foods that are nutritious, accessible, and climate-smart.

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Beauty By The Sea Oban By Canadian Cosmetic Cluster
Sept
23
to 24 Sept

Beauty By The Sea Oban By Canadian Cosmetic Cluster

  • SAMS (Scottish Association for Marine Science) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When Canada and Scotland team up over seaweed, big things happen. This partnership is more than just a cross-border handshake — it’s a deep dive into business development, ocean innovation, and sustainable product creation that benefits both sides of the Atlantic. At the heart of this collaboration is a shared belief: macro and microalgae aren’t just marine marvels — they’re future-making ingredients. From skincare actives to next-gen bioplastics, from fashion fibers to functional foods, seaweed is proving it can do it all.

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UK Robotics Expo 2025 - Creating a robotic nation
Sept
18

UK Robotics Expo 2025 - Creating a robotic nation

  • The National Robotarium Third Gait, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS Scotland (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

On 18th September CeeD will once again bring together their network of bold innovators and experts for a Robotics and Automation TradingZone event, hosted in partnership with the UK Robotics Expo 2025. This unique gathering promises to be a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and real-world problem-solving in the fast-evolving field of robotics and automation.

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IBioIC 3-Day Mastering Protein Purification using Chromatography Techniques
Sept
16
to 18 Sept

IBioIC 3-Day Mastering Protein Purification using Chromatography Techniques

This three day course is aimed at anyone who wants to develop an understanding of theory and techniques in protein purification using fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC) on an ÄKTA chromatography system. The course, while specifically designed around the ÄKTA Avant system, provides comprehensive insights and practical knowledge that will be beneficial to all FPLC users, regardless of the specific model they are using. This training course will also focus on maintenance, cleaning and applications of using FPLC

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The Biofab Fair
Sept
16
to 17 Sept

The Biofab Fair

Inspired by the World’s Fair, the Biofab Fair invites the global design community to imagine a world built with biology.

A visionary celebration of bioinnovation, experience a showcase of groundbreaking technologies and products touching fashion, beauty, interiors, packaging, automotive, architecture and beyond!

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NAPIC Inaugural Conference 2025
Sept
15
to 16 Sept

NAPIC Inaugural Conference 2025

The inaugural NAPIC Conference, taking place in September 2025, is set to become a key gathering for leaders in the alternative protein space. Designed to unite a wide spectrum of stakeholders—industry professionals, innovators, researchers, investors, and policymakers

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Fuelling Growth: The Right Business Model, The Right Finance
Sept
12

Fuelling Growth: The Right Business Model, The Right Finance

Join Young Company Finance for an insightful event where they will delve into the keys to business growth. Learn strategies for crafting the right business model and securing the right finance from founders who have done it before, and from those who have financed their growth. Network with early-stage and scale-up founders, investors, lenders, and gain valuable knowledge from industry experts.

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Orkney International Science Festival
Sept
4
to 10 Sept

Orkney International Science Festival

The Orkney International Science Festival, running from 4–10 September 2025 across Kirkwall and the wider Orkney Islands, marks its 35th anniversary this year. Since its launch in 1991, it has grown into one of the UK’s longest‑running science festivals .

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Building with Biology: Bio-Based Materials for Retrofit & New Build
Sept
1

Building with Biology: Bio-Based Materials for Retrofit & New Build

Pioneer Group, in collaboration with the Biorenewables Development Centre, invites you to explore the role of bio-based materials in retrofits and new builds. This event brings together innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders to spotlight emerging technologies, discuss policy pathways, and identify high-potential materials that can help shape a low-carbon construction future.

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Collaborate to Innovate: Unlocking IBioIC Support to Deliver Real-World Biotech Impact
Jul
23

Collaborate to Innovate: Unlocking IBioIC Support to Deliver Real-World Biotech Impact

Join Edinburgh Napier University and IBioIC for an inspiring and practical session exploring how collaborative partnerships can drive real-world biotech innovation.

This webinar will showcase the landscape of support available through IBioIC, with insights from successful biotech spin-outs Celtic Renewables and Mercel. Hear directly from founders and leaders about their journeys from idea to impact, and discover how you can leverage support to turn research into reality.

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Microbial Engineering Symposium Cambridge 2025
Jun
27

Microbial Engineering Symposium Cambridge 2025

Join leading minds in microbial science and synthetic biology for the Microbial Engineering Symposium Cambridge 2025, a groundbreaking event at the intersection of science, industry, and innovation. Held at the iconic King’s College, Cambridge, this one-day symposium brings together global experts from academia, biotech startups, major corporations, investment firms, and policy circles.

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From Lab Bench to Literature: Inside a 6-Month Study of Sensor Pill & MPS Technology in Real-World Bioprocessing
Jun
11

From Lab Bench to Literature: Inside a 6-Month Study of Sensor Pill & MPS Technology in Real-World Bioprocessing

Join sbi for an exclusive deep dive into a groundbreaking new publication from RWTH Aachen University, recently featured in Biotechnology Progress. This study unveils the Dissolved Oxygen Sensor Pill and Multiparameter Sensor (MPS) technology by sbi. This first-of-its-kind sensor system enables online measurement of biomass, dissolved oxygen, fluorescence, and more—all from standard shake flask cultures. This innovation opens the door to richer data, faster decisions, and more confident scale-up in the earliest stages of process development.

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