
Biotechnology Applications in Water and Wastewater Management
In this session, Scottish Water Horizons will highlight the extensive capabilities, equipment and expertise available at their Development Centres in Gorthleck and Bo’ness. They will also provide detailed information about an exciting voucher scheme they’re currently running which offers SMEs working in this space a 50% discount to test, develop and refine their innovations at one of these sites.

Towards Textile Circularity
This invitation-only networking session delivered by the Bioeconomy Cluster Builder is dedicated to sharing knowledge and building connections between the biotechnology and textile industry communities. At its heart is the Generation of Waste creative installation, first exhibited as part of Cop26, which dramatically illustrates the challenges (and opportunities) presented at each stage of the textiles value chain.
A Bioeconomy Week Scotland 2024 event.

End of Life of Textiles – Understanding the role for biotechnology in developing a circular textiles industry
In this webinar, delivered by Innovate UK KTN and the Bioeconomy Cluster Builder, we will explore how we can apply biotechnology solutions alongside other ground-breaking technologies to develop a circular textiles industry.

Biotech Blast-off: understanding the role for biotechnology in crewed space exploration
The Bioeconomy Cluster Builder and Space Scotland are delighted to collaborate on this webinar where we explore the many intersections between biotechnology and space exploration, and to learn how Space Scotland and the Bioeconomy Cluster Builder can support your ambitions in this area.

Approaches to IP Audit for Early Stage Biotech Companies
Science-based start-ups and spinouts are often aware that intellectual property (IP) is critical to the success of their business. However, founders have several competing demands and are seldom experts in the world of IP. This collaboration between Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC), Potter Clarkson and Highlands and Islands Enterprise is dedicated to helping you begin your IP journey.

Net Zero Food Production – understanding the role of biotechnology
The Bioeconomy Cluster Builder and the Scotland Food and Drink Partnership Net Zero Programme are delighted to host this webinar dedicated to exchanging knowledge and building connections between food industry and industrial biotechnology (IB) stakeholders.

Creating value from forestry co-products – understanding the opportunities for Scotland
A collaboration with Scottish Forestry exploring opportunities to create value from Scotland's residual forestry bioresources.

Net Zero Chemical Manufacturing - Unlocking the power of biotechnology to transform the UK chemicals industry webinar
The Bioeconomy Cluster Builder and Chemical Industries Association are delighted to host this webinar dedicated to exchanging knowledge and building connections between the chemical manufacturing and industrial biotechnology (IB) communities.

Introducing C-SUM – IBioIC’s carbon accounting tool for biotech processes
Introducing C-SUM - a carbon accounting tool for biotechnology processes being developed by the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre.

Made with Biology! A public engagement exhibition
A public engagement exhibition showcasing bio-based products.
Come and meet the BCB Project team on the main concourse of Queen St Station, Glasgow, between 8am and 6pm on Tuesday 14 March 2023.

Transforming industrial waste gases (CO/CO2) to chemicals
In this webinar The BCB Project will share the Circular Innovation Action Plan that has been created to help accelerate innovative solutions to reduce the amount of CO2 emitted to the environment and showcase some of the latest innovations and projects using industrial waste gases.

Building a Sustainable Seafood Sector Through Collaboration
The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC), Opportunity North East, Seafood Scotland, University of Stirling and Zero Waste Scotland are hosting this dedicated meeting to bring together key stakeholders from the seafood, biotechnology and waste valorisation communities.

Industrial Applications of Biomass: The Biorefinery Concept – creating high value product streams from biomass
As part of the Bioeconomy Cluster Builder’s Industrial Applications of Biomass series, this online event focuses on the biorefinery concept as a means to create maximum impact and value from biomass. It aims to demonstrate how biorefineries are essential for the future of UK biomass utilisation - key to the shift away from a fossil-based economy and the drive to net zero.

Biotech Innovators Launch
As part of Scottish Bioeconomy Week, the Bioeconomy Cluster Builder is delighted to mark the launch of Biotech Innovators with a dedicated event.

Innovating in the Blue Economy: the challenges and opportunities for SMEs
In this webinar we will debate barriers and opportunities in creating and strengthening net zero technological innovation for the ocean. Issues of intellectual property rights, workforce, market barriers, multi-institutional collaboration arrangements and the necessities for financial incentives will be discussed in a panel composed by professionals from four different organisations that will build a holistic overview about innovation led by SMEs operating in the Scottish Blue Economy.

Transforming local bio-based waste streams into circular textile and building materials
This event will consider a range of novel approaches for transforming local waste bioresources into textile and building materials.

How Biotechnology Can Help Deliver Net Zero Construction
Join this webinar to learn about the ever expanding library of biomaterials and processes that will support the development of a more sustainable, low carbon construction industry. Hear first-hand about cutting edge research and manufacturing that will help deliver the built environment of the future.