The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) has supported the growth of Scotland’s industrial biotechnology sector by helping it to attract £35 million of additional funding for R&D, according to new figures revealed to mark its tenth anniversary.

A first of its kind sector benchmark report on diversity, equity, and inclusion from the UK BioIndustry Association (BiA) showed women occupy 51% of roles within the sector. However, while it is positive to see that the gender split has finally balanced out, the report highlighted a continued imbalance at C-suite and CEO level.

Organised by business-academic matchmaking organisation Interface, the Awards celebrate successful partnerships at the cutting-edge of research and development, from local micro-businesses to globally significant discoveries, partnering with universities, colleges and research institutes to change lives in Scotland and beyond.

Now in it’s 9th year, the Awards ceremony will take place at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow on 14th March, when the winners will be presented with awards in seven categories.

Converge has officially opened for applications to its 2024 programme, placing a spotlight on the diverse motivations that drive individuals to start businesses.

Innovate UK has recently awarded almost £600,000 in funding to a consortium led by the UK-based green technology company Sonichem to support its new groundbreaking project called CARMA – carbon-neutral agroforestry-derived resins to materials for automotive applications.

The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) has been awarded long-term investment from the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), securing its position at the forefront of Scotland’s emerging bioeconomy.

The Europe, a high-performance dinghy originally designed over 80 years ago, is now at the forefront of a revolution in biomaterials which will reduce the carbon footprint in sailing. Over the last year and a half, UK-based Sustainable Sailing has been building 75% biobased composite rudders and stocks for the Europe class.

Holiferm Limited, a spin out from the University of Manchester that manufactures sustainable biosurfactants has recently closed its Series B funding round. This has seen further funds invested by Rhapsody Venture Partners, a leading Boston based deeptech VC and Clean Growth Fund, a leading UK cleantech VC, both previous Series A investors.

IBioIC’s CEO Mark Bustard takes a look at how the recently opened Launchpad programme could help Scotland achieve our Net Zero ambitions.

The team at Sustainable Sailing are celebrating after winning the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) Start-Up of the Year Award 2023.

Scientific Industries, Inc. (OTCQB:SCND), a life sciences tool provider and a developer of digitally simplified bioprocessing products, is proud to announce the launch of the expansion of its DOTS Platform with the new MPS reader and DO Sensor Pills.

MI:RNA Diagnostics were announced winners of the ‘Business to Watch’ 2023 category at the Women's Enterprise Scotland Awards 2023 in Glasgow on the 26th October.

NiTech Solutions has announced that its continuous technology has been successfully deployed by Croda in a new process that cuts cycle times to just two minutes instead of 10 hours, also giving major cost and carbon savings.

Regional clusters of innovation across the UK backed by £75 million that will boost local economies and pioneer game-changing solutions from healthcare to net zero.

E.V.A Biosystems, an early stage bioplastics company within IBioIC’s Biotech Innovators accelerator program, has been awarded a prestigious Scottish Enterprise SMART: SCOTLAND grant.

At the 13th annual ceremony, Scotland’s springboard for university founders recognised spin-outs and start-ups which are set to transform society, people and planet for the better.

Now in its ninth year, the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards is the flagship event celebrating the partnerships between business, third sector and public sector organisations and academia (universities, colleges and research institutes).

Roslin Technologies, a life science company in Edinburgh focused on cultivated meat, has announced the appointment of Dr Deepika Rajesh to the role of Chief Scientific Officer. Deepika brings a wealth of stem cell experience to the company. Her appointment reflects Roslin Technologies’ commitment to advancing its animal stem cell platform for the emerging cultivated meat sector and ensures that robust science is at the heart of the company.  

The L’Oréal-UNESCO UK and Ireland For Women in Science Rising Talent Programme offers awards to promote, enhance and encourage the contribution of women pursuing their research careers in the UK or Ireland.

Scottish biotechnology innovator, MiAlgae, a producer of sustainable Omega-3 rich ingredients from algae, has announced new additions to its growing team. Supporting skills development and training opportunities, the company recently welcomed two eager Foundation Apprentices on board, in addition to three PhD students who are currently completing placements.