Life sciences expert and former FT journalist joins IBioIC to lead industry engagement
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.
HIE announces £4.5m investment in Argyll development
More than £4.5m is to be invested in expanding the marine enterprise cluster in Argyll, in a move that is expected to create more than 30 well-paid jobs.
RSE Enterprise Fellowship applications open
The latest call for applications to the RSE Enterprise Fellowships has opened and will be accepting applications until 28 April at 17:00.
Economy and society significantly benefit from matching service
Significant benefits to Scotland’s economy and society have been highlighted in a new report regarding business-academic partnerships supported by Interface.
ChromoTek and Absolute Antibody Collaborate on Recombinant Engineered Antibodies
Nanobody-based chimeric antibodies target fluorescent and structural proteins.
New Dawn for Horizon Proteins
Pioneering biotechnology firm Horizon Proteins has appointed Iain Lochhead Chief Executive Officer in a boardroom reshuffle to support its growth plans. The strategic changes will also see co-founder Nik Willoughby become Chief Technology Officer.
Scottish industrial biotechnology community hits combined turnover milestone
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 bioeconomy can re-tool to support the fight against Covid-19, industry expert
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.
Industry experts endorse five-year vision for National Horizons Centre
A five-year mission to cement the reputation of Darlington and the Tees Valley as one of the UK’s centres of bioscience innovation has been endorsed by a panel of leading industry experts.
LSBio Acquires Absolute Antibody Ltd.
LSBio (LSBio™), a leading provider of antibodies and life science research reagents, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Redcar, UK-based Absolute Antibody, Ltd
NBIC Launch #BiofilmAware Photo Competitions
The National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) are excited to announce the launch of two national photography competitions.
Whisky industry and biotech innovators collaborate to find new sustainable solutions
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.
RSE Enterprise Fellowship Awards now open
Applications are now open for RSE Enterprise Fellowships
The Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2021 launches with 2 exciting new categories
Now in its sixth year, the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards, celebrating the exceptional work achieved through academic and business partnerships, launch today (Thursday 3 December, 2020).
Industry report highlights ‘Clean Growth’ opportunities for Scotland
A report published 3rd December by the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) unites public, private and third sector partners in a shared mission to identify the economic opportunities a Net Zero future offers the Scottish economy.
Arcinova appoints Kelly Rhys-Jones as Human Resources Director
Arcinova, the UK’s fastest growing multi-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations (CDMOs), is delighted to welcome Kelly Rhys-Jones as Human Resources Director.
3F BIO & M&S Announce Plans to collaborate on Vegan Food Range based on Mycoprotein
This week M&S announced an innovation partnership with 3F BIO Ltd, a pioneering biotech company who produce ABUNDA® mycoprotein in a zero-waste process.
Scots invited to get the buzz on insect farming in introductory events from Zero Waste Scotland
Whether you’re considering a change of career or have an interest in innovative ways to solve the global climate crisis, you could be among the swarms of Scots getting smart on insect farming thanks to events from Zero Waste Scotland this month.
Using biotechnology to contribute to a circular economy - podcast
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.
Celtic Renewables launches crowdfund campaign
Cleantech innovators Celtic Renewables, awarded the most innovative biotech SME in Europe, has announced the launch of its Crowdcube funding campaign on the back of investor appetite to fund companies with environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.