- In collaboration with the Chemicals Industry Association
Thursday 14th September 1000-1230 Online
The Bioeconomy Cluster Builder and Chemical Industries Association are delighted to host this webinar dedicated to exchanging knowledge and building connections between the chemical manufacturing and industrial biotechnology (IB) communities.
Bio-based chemicals have the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impact of chemical manufacturing. By decreasing our dependence on fossil fuels, the conversion of biomass to chemicals, including utilisation of problematic by-products and waste, helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, supporting our journey to Net Zero. Furthermore, the adoption of bio-based alternatives offers sustainable, resilient supply chains which recognise increasing consumer demand for superior environmental performance.
To drive this transition, it is recognised that significant research and innovation are required across the chemicals industry. The widespread adoption of industrial biotechnology offers numerous pathways to support this shift, with collaboration and knowledge sharing critical to unlocking transformational opportunities.
Join us on Thursday 14th September to learn how biotechnology is transforming global chemical manufacturing and to discover how the Bioeconomy Cluster Builder can help you connect with the right people and resources to support your ambitions in this area.
The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) is running a dedicated feasibility funding call to complement this event. Grants of up to £10k are available to support industry led collaborations with Scottish academics. Come along to find out more!
Register HERE.
Agenda:
Introduction to the Bioeconomy Cluster Builder
Introduction to the Chemical Industries Association
Darren Budd, Commercial Director UK&I - BASF
Tim Davies, Bioprocess Science and Technology Lead - Corteva Agriscience
Josie LeFevre, Head of New Product Development - Thomas Swan Ltd
Stephen Wallace, Professor of Chemical Biotechnology - University of Edinburgh.
Q&A
Understanding how the Bioeconomy Cluster Builder and Innovation UK KTN Sustainable Bio-based Materials and Manufacturing Programme can support you
IBioIC funding information
Next steps
Who should attend:
Chemical industry challenge holders
Biotechnology solution providers
Academics
Funders and investors
For further information please contact Kim Cameron at IBioIC – kim.cameron@ibioic.com, or Dana Heldt at Innovate UK KTN - dana.heldt@iuk.ktn-uk.org
The Bioeconomy Cluster Builder (BCB) is a collaboration between the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) and Innovate UK KTN. The project raises awareness of biotechnology and support its application in the development of new value chains across the bioeconomy. Using the extensive networks of the partner organisations we connect people and resources to support innovation in this rapidly evolving area. To find out more about the project and our planned activities, or to get involved, please visit our website: https://www.bioeconomybuilder.com/how-can-i-get-involved
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