IBioIC in the News

Sugar beet re-introduction could create hundreds of jobs and support Scotland’s net zero goals, says new report

IBioIC set out a new vision for a Scotland’s bioeconomy in a new report for Scottish Enterprise. The report found that if Scotland opted to reshore bioethanol production at least 815 jobs could be created, and more than 280,000 tonnes of our carbon emissions could be reduced annually. The report and its headline findings received widespread coverage, kicking off in The Times and making the front page of The Courier.  The story was covered in The Herald, The Scotsman, The Courier, The Press & Journal, Daily Business Group, Farming Online, Farming UK, Scottish Financial News, Insider, Business Fast, Process Industry Informer, Biofuels digest, Renewable Carbon News, The Chemical Engineer, Scottish Farmer, Larder Magazine and the IET’s E&T Magazine. The story appeared in the print editions of The Press & Journal, The Herald, The Courier, and in The Scotsman for two days running (two editions).

 

Research gives new meaning to fish-net stockings 

IBioIC spearheaded the media announcement for the outcome of an IBioIC funded feasibility project, and the announcement featured Impact Solutions, University of Edinburgh and Farne Salmon (part of Labeyrie Fine Foods). The story featured in The Scotsman’s daily video bulletin for 13 October (see 05:42, the story was part of The Scotsman’s sustainable Scotland campaign), The Scotsman (online), The Scotsman (print edition), as well as a number of leading key trade publications in different sectors: Fish Farmer Magazine , Fish Farming ExpertFood and Beverage ReporterSalmon BusinessSeafood NewsFish FocusAquafeedFish Farming TechnologyThe AquaculturistsYarns and FibresBiofuels DigestFood and Drink TechnologyInnovations FoodThe Chemical EngineerRenewable Carbon News and Aquafeed magazine

 

Dyneval lands £1.8 million investment for team expansion and product launch

Dyneval, IBioIC member and IBioIC EDGE Award winner, announced that it had secured more than £1.8 million of funding from investors ahead of expanding its team and product launch in 2022. IBioIC and its Business Engagement and Operations Director Liz Fletcher supported Dyneval’s announcement to the media. The story landed in Insider, Scottish Financial News, The Herald, The Scotsman, Edinburgh News, Digit, Daily Business Group, Scottish Business News, as well as the print editions of The Herald and The Scotsman.

 

Speculate to Innovate

IBioIC’s Governing Board Chair Dame Anne Glover was interviewed in Holyrood Magazine. The interview – titled ‘Speculate to Innovate’ – takes an in depth look at innovation, career advancement, why science matters, and shines a spotlight on the role of IBioIC.

 

Researchers turn electronics trash into treasure with the help of a dram 

IBioIC spearheaded the media announcement for the outcome of an IBioIC funded feasibility project, and the announcement featured SEM, WEEE Scotland and the University of Edinburgh. The story was picked up in E&T Magazine (IET publication)High Growth ScotlandFuture ScotDigitThe National (online), The National (print version), Envirotec Magazine

 

Pitch Perfect - four ways young companies can speak investors' language 

To support the investor readiness training programme and pitching event IBioIC was running through the bioeconomy cluster builder project, IBioIC placed a promotional piece in Young Company Finance Scotland to encourage applications to the programme. 

  

The Scotsman’s Life Sciences Supplement

IBioIC CEO Mark Bustard was in the most recent edition of The Scotsman’s life sciences supplement as part of a big feature on life sciences. Mark was interviewed as one of Scotland’s life sciences leaders looking to motivate the next generation.  As well as the print edition, Mark’s interview in the digital magazine can be found on pages 5-7, after Scottish Government Minister Ivan McKee’s interview. 

 

Supporting the Advanced Therapies Skills Training Network 

To support the Advanced Therapies Skills Training Network (ATSTN) training programme IBioIC is involved with, IBioIC supported Dr Jonathan Dempsey, managing director of Pathway Biopharma and training partner in the ATSTN by placing a piece in The National on how talent and skills will lead the biotech revolution in Scotland.  The piece featured in the print edition of The National as well. 

 

The future of biomanufacturing

IBioIC’s CEO Mark Bustard took part in a roundtable discussion with Health Tech World alongside the National Horizons Centre, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies and CPI. The video article covered the challenges and opportunities of UK biomanufacturing and the barriers the sector is looking to address.

Valerie Evans