European funding opportunities for UK bio-based innovations
Feb
26
10:00 am10:00

European funding opportunities for UK bio-based innovations

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.

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CGF-BBIA BioInvest Clinic
Mar
10
9:30 am09:30

CGF-BBIA BioInvest Clinic

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.

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European Pilot and Demonstration Infrastructure Fair: Meet your scale-up partner and take your innovation to the market!
Apr
4
9:00 am09:00

European Pilot and Demonstration Infrastructure Fair: Meet your scale-up partner and take your innovation to the market!

  • Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE-JU), Ground Floor, White Atrium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference
Apr
29
to 30 Apr

Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference

  • Hotel Casa Amsterdamn (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Forum 2025 is a two-day business conference designed for forward-thinking leaders in the apparel and textiles industry. Bringing together a diverse range of stakeholders, the event will focus on essential strategies for addressing industry challenges, equipping attendees with actionable insights to drive impact amid increasing competition, regulatory changes, and budget constraints.

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Biofilms 11
May
13
to 15 May

Biofilms 11

Join Biofilms 11, the latest in the prestigious Biofilms series, to explore the scientific and societal opportunities and challenges of microbial biofilms. This conference fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and idea exchange, advancing research and innovation across boundaries.

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CHEMUK 2025
May
21
to 22 May

CHEMUK 2025

  • National Exhibition Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

CHEMUK 2025 is the UK's largest B2B trade show dedicated to the chemicals, process engineering, and formulated product industries. This two-day event will feature over 550 specialist exhibitors and more than 100 expert speaker sessions

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Materials and Manufacturing Showcase
Feb
19
8:30 am08:30

Materials and Manufacturing Showcase

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.

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Investor Ready Workshop: Scaling Innovative Businesses Through Investment
Feb
18
10:00 am10:00

Investor Ready Workshop: Scaling Innovative Businesses Through Investment

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.

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Space-Comm Expo 2025
Jan
24
2:00 pm14:00

Space-Comm Expo 2025

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.

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The Academy of Medical Sciences Scotland Cross-Sector Hub Launch Event
Jan
24
10:00 am10:00

The Academy of Medical Sciences Scotland Cross-Sector Hub Launch Event

  • Golden Jubilee National Hopital (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Chemical Feedstocks for Sustainable Industry 2024
Dec
12
to 13 Dec

Chemical Feedstocks for Sustainable Industry 2024

  • The Royal Society of Chemistry, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Applied Materials Chemistry Group (AMCG), the Industrial Physical Chemistry Group (IPCG), the Sustainable Chemicals and Materials Manufacturing Hub (SCHEMA),  and the Innovation Centre for Applied Sustainable Technologies (iCAST) are delighted to announce second seminar on sustainable chemical feedstocks.

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Introduction to Sustainability through Digitalisation Capability Programme
Dec
11
1:30 pm13:30

Introduction to Sustainability through Digitalisation Capability Programme

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.

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RESILIENCE in Scotland
Dec
5
12:00 pm12:00

RESILIENCE in Scotland

  • Technology and Innovation Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Bio-Process Intensification for a Sustainable Future
Dec
3
10:00 am10:00

Bio-Process Intensification for a Sustainable Future

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.

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Innovation Centres Roadshow 2024/25 – East of Scotland: Digital Health & Care Focus
Nov
27
9:30 am09:30

Innovation Centres Roadshow 2024/25 – East of Scotland: Digital Health & Care Focus

Welcome to the first of four exciting regional Innovation Centres Roadshows! This event, hosted at Edinburgh College’s Sighthill Campus on 27th November 2024, marks the beginning of a new decade of groundbreaking activity by Scotland’s four national innovation centres. These centres connect Scotland’s academic expertise with industry, public, and third-sector organisations to drive economic and societal benefits:

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Bringing Lean and Industry 4.0 Practices into the Company Day (Li4.0 Day)
Nov
27
9:00 am09:00

Bringing Lean and Industry 4.0 Practices into the Company Day (Li4.0 Day)

Welcome to our online workshop where you can learn all about manufacturing digitalisation and how it can boost your business!

This event is made possible thanks to the SMDH fund, so don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your capabilities. Join us for a day filled with insightful sessions, practical tips, and interactive discussions with several lean and manufacturing experts. Let's take your manufacturing processes to the next level together.

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Certificate of Upstream Bioprocessing: 3-Day course
Nov
26
to 28 Nov

Certificate of Upstream Bioprocessing: 3-Day course

Are you ready to deepen your knowledge of upstream bio-manufacturing processes? Our 3-Day Certificate of Upstream Bioprocessing course is designed to provide early-career professionals and anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of upstream bio-manufacturing with both theoretical insights and hands-on experience.

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Innovate UK Launchpads, new wave of Competition Funding
Nov
14
1:00 pm13:00

Innovate UK Launchpads, new wave of Competition Funding

Innovate UK, working with local civic leadership, has a new round of Competition funding for seven of the Innovate UK Launchpads as part of their portfolio of support for these place-based clusters. This further round of funding will support businesses leading impactful innovation projects within the targeted clusters

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Introduction to the SME Digitalisation Capability Programme (In Person)
Nov
5
6:30 pm18:30

Introduction to the SME Digitalisation Capability Programme (In Person)

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.

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Addressing waste reduction in the Scottish seafood industry
Nov
1
9:15 am09:15

Addressing waste reduction in the Scottish seafood industry

Join LOWINFOOD for an informative morning and lunch with expert speakers and panellists, to share perspectives addressing seafood waste in Scotland. This event is hosted by The James Hutton Institute and is the final conference of the “LOWINFOOD” project, and we look forward to sharing and discussing the findings of the project.

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Introduction to the funded SME Digitalisation Capability Programme
Oct
30
1:30 pm13:30

Introduction to the funded SME Digitalisation Capability Programme

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.

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Developing and Marketing Cosmetic Ingredients - Cosmetics Cluster UK and BCA
Oct
9
9:00 am09:00

Developing and Marketing Cosmetic Ingredients - Cosmetics Cluster UK and BCA

The course offers a full day of guidance on the regulatory, technical and ethical issues which should be considered before the introduction of a cosmetic ingredient onto the market. It distils practical and useful information with case studies and examples and has been updated following its introduction last year.

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