On April 8, 2025, professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs will gather at the University of Bath’s Chancellor's Building for an insightful one-day conference: Biomanufacturing the Future: New Horizons in Cellular Agriculture. Hosted by IChemE, this event will provide a comprehensive overview of the rapidly evolving field of cellular agriculture.

The rapid scaling of bioeconomy innovations is essential for meeting ambitious sustainability goals, and Europe is at the forefront of this movement. With Pilots4U powered by Copilot, an extensive network of over 100 open-access, multipurpose pilot and demonstration facilities, businesses and researchers can efficiently transition from innovation to large-scale biomanufacturing.

Join Bitesize Bio and Twist Bioscience for an exciting webinar exploring how synthetic biology is transforming rubber production!

Explore synthetic biology and cultivation methods to improve biosynthetic yields and learn how these methods mitigate the economic and social impact of natural rubber farming by enabling synthetic rubber production from dandelions

Within Life Sciences, data is crucial and the potential for AI to transform life sciences is enormous. By analysing vast datasets with speed and accuracy, AI-powered tools have the potential to detect diseases early, streamline processes, and help to address some of the most pressing environmental challenges.  Join The Data Lab as they showcase examples of data & AI in life sciences and discuss the future potential of these technologies! 

Hosted by New Wave Biotech, this webinar will discuss how ​Downstream processing (DSP) is a critical cost driver in industrial biotechnology industry, often making up a substantial portion of overall production costs. Optimising the purification and recovery steps can significantly impact yield, scalability, and economic viability.

The Scottish Advanced Therapies and Vaccines Network and the Advanced Therapies Apprenticeship Community (ATAC) are pleased to host a day of insightful discussions and networking, highlighting initiatives that support early talent, upskilling, and workforce development in Scotland’s advanced therapy and vaccine sectors.

Explore the transformative opportunities in the bioeconomy at the ADBA Scottish Conference 2025. This event will dive into how biogas can play a pivotal role in Scotland's just transition to a cleaner, greener future

To celebrate Glasgow’s achievements, we’re hosting an Art of Possible session on 25th March 2025 at Glasgow Science Centre. Experts in manufacturing, aerospace, and satellite technology will discuss how innovation is reshaping industries.

Can sugar beet make a comeback in Scotland? Join this webinar to hear about the potential of sugar beet as a biobased feedstock for the chemical industry, an update on sugar beet supply chain work and the results of beet trials harvested throughout the winter on four Scottish farms

Clean Growth Fund (CGF) is collaborating with the Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) to host an investment clinic on Tuesday, March 11, from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM GMT. This in-person event will take place at CodeBase, 37a Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EL, and is designed to support bioeconomy start-ups in securing vital investment.

The AgriFood Innovation Showcase 2025 will bring together innovators, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to explore sustainable solutions that will shape the future of the UK’s largest manufacturing sector. This event aims to inspire collaboration, drive innovation, and contribute to a healthier, nature-positive food system.

An exclusive IP Biosciences Clinic will take place on 5th March, offering tailored guidance on navigating intellectual property in the bioscience industry. Whether a startup or an established company, effectively managing IP is essential for protecting innovations, securing funding, and driving growth

This webinar, hosted by European funding specialists PNO Consultants, will provide attendees with an overview of the 2025 Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) workplan, giving insights into how companies operating within the bio-based industries can access this EUR165 Million funding opportunity.

Join BBIA and the Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) for an insightful webinar on Monday 24 February, from 12 - 1 PM GMT. This online event explores how biochar and pyrolysis products can address key environmental, agricultural, and industrial challenges.

On 19 February 2025, Innovate UK will host a landmark event in London (and online), highlighting the transformative impact of £1.75 billion investment in materials and manufacturing. As the UK pushes towards net zero, this one-day event will connect industry leaders, investors, and government representatives to explore cutting-edge innovations and high-growth opportunities. Attendees will gain exclusive access to pioneering technologies, expert insights on future market trends, and opportunities for cross-industry collaboration.

Are you an entrepreneur looking to attract investment and scale your business? Join Potter Clarkson and Thorntons for an exclusive in-person workshop designed to help early-stage and scaling companies navigate the investment landscape. This event offers practical insights into securing investment, avoiding common pitfalls, and ensuring your business is investor-ready.

Space-Comm Expo, the UK’s leading event for the space industry, is set to return to ExCeL London for another ground-breaking year. Bringing together over 200 exhibitors, 120+ speakers, and 5,000 attendees, this event has become the ultimate hub for innovation, collaboration, and opportunity within the global space sector.

The Academy of Medical Sciences Scottish Cross-Sector Hub launch event will take place on 24 January 2025, at Golden Jubilee National Hospital. Under the theme of Engaging with Life Sciences Industry and Entrepreneurship in Scotland it will offer delegates strategic networking opportunities, and in-depth insights into the life sciences industry and entrepreneurship in Scotland

Carbogenics is hosting a free webinar on how biochar can improve anaerobic digestion (AD) processes, following the success of their recent session on AD basics. This time, the focus is on biochar—a material that can enhance biogas production, improve sustainability, and make AD systems more efficient.

This session introduces the funded Digitalisation Capability Assessment Programme sponsored by the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub until January 2025, a collaborative effort between Heriot-Watt University and the capability assessment platform Vyne Analytics. The service addresses the high failure rate of digital transformation projects (50-70%) by offering a comprehensive assessment tool for manufacturing SMEs to check their digitalisation readiness.

Join the BBIA, in collaboration with the University of Sheffield, NNFCC, Perspective Economics, Higginson Strategy, and Resource Media, for the launch of our £500,000 Innovate UK-funded initiative: the UK Bio-based and Biodegradable Materials Regulatory Science and Innovation Network (BB-REG-NET).

Join RESILIENCE on Thursday Dec 5 2024 at 12:00 PM at The Technology and Innovation Centre for a day filled with inspiring speakers, interactive demonstrations and networking opportunities. RESILIENCE Medicines Manufacturing Skills Centre of Excellence is a cutting-edge initiative designed to enhance the UK's biopharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities. Focused on training and upskilling professionals in advanced manufacturing techniques, it aims to support the development and production of innovative medicines.

This one-day conference will cover process intensification as a route to sustainable biopharma manufacturing. This event is suitable and open to all engineers and scientists with an interest in sustainability and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals and will be hosted at Loughborough University’s Conference Centre.