There have been few positives to take from the Covid-19 pandemic. But, one takeaway that has struck me as revelation is the sheer speed and urgency of the UK’s incredible vaccine manufacturing performance.

Green Bioactives, the plant biotechnology start-up which opened for business at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, has secured two new international contracts, as it gears up to launch its first consumer product later this year.

Dundee-based life sciences company Cellexus is targeting new markets to fuel its growth after forming a partnership that will prove its technology is suitable for use in an untapped area of research and product development.

IBioIC has today launched its new Spin-Out Support Programme that will provide funding for the commercialisation of industrial biotechnology concepts and the creation of more spin-outs, helping to drive the growth of Scotland’s bioeconomy.

The re-introduction of sugar beet production to Scotland – a move that could support national climate change targets, create green jobs, and unlock new economic opportunities – has taken a significant step forward after the pilot project laying its foundations received new funding.

Dyneval is delighted to announce that it was awarded £100K as the IBioIC EDGE winner at this year’s Scottish EDGE17 awards final. Dyneval is an exciting new venture in the Scottish biotech sector, having already been announced as winner of the i4 Product Design awards in January this year and the Biocity Accelerator Glasgow most promising venture awards in 2020.

A total of 29 businesses from a range of sectors across Scotland have benefited to the tune of £1,175,000 million after being named as winners at the Scottish EDGE Awards Round 17, the UK’s biggest funding competition for potential high growth businesses.

With COP26 set to take place in Glasgow this November, more than perhaps any other year 2021 should be the time we look to, and celebrate, how Scotland is supporting the fight against climate change.

IBioIC is looking for a variety of experts to volunteer to join its Governing Board from May 2021

The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) has awarded 15 new grants to fund PhD projects at biotechnology companies, marking a commitment of more than £11 million to future green skills since the centre’s inception in 2014.

Just eight months since its launch, the Scottish Outreach (SCOUT) Project continues to enhance its growing reputation for assisting the SME community, and their next interactive Innovation Forum is planned for March.

The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) has appointed Liz Fletcher as its new director of business engagement and operations, to support the growth of Scotland’s developing bioeconomy and delivery of the National Plan for Industrial Biotechnology.

Companies approach £750 million and are on course to surpass 2025 target of £900 million. Scotland’s industrial biotechnology companies are exceeding growth expectations and now deliver combined revenues of nearly £750 million, according to figures that will be announced at #IBioIC21.

Scotland’s internationally renowned technology and skills in industrial biotechnology could be further harnessed to fight against Covid-19, attendees at one of the world’s leading events on the subject will hear.

An exciting new project launched this week brings together Scotland’s most successful export industry and leading biotechnology innovators to find new sustainable solutions from whisky co-products.

Debbie McCreath, Public Affairs Manager at the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC), joined FDF Scotland to explain how IBioIC can support businesses to play their part in a more sustainable Scotland.

The quality and quantity of exceptional biotechnology start-ups to emerge successful from the latest round of Scottish EDGE has seen the entrepreneurial funding competition receive a £77.5K funding boost.

An innovative UK-wide programme to support PhD level students wishing to turn academic projects into business solutions to support the greener economy is now open for applications. There are 15 funded places available, open to students at all UK universities starting in October 2021.

Scotland’s Innovation Centres have teamed up with The Herald for a special, one-day online conference on Tuesday, 3 November 2020 to explore innovation, inclusive growth, cultural change around climate action, and ultimately how collaboration could achieve national net zero targets.

The implementation of Covid-19 restrictions in March prevented the arrival and installation of the vessels at Celtic Renewables’ new biorefinery plant in Grangemouth.