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Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum visit Ingenza's new purpose-built facility
Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum guests gathered at the new location of Ingenza Ltd. The engineering biology company embarked on the development of this multi-million pound facility, on Pioneer - Edinburgh Technopole, to help drive ambitious growth plans.
Multi-million dollar funding round accelerates mission to improve global veterinary diagnostics
Pioneering molecular diagnostics company MI:RNA, which uses biomarkers and advanced modelling to diagnose veterinary disease earlier, has reached a growth milestone with the completion of an oversubscribed funding round.
Source: Scottish Business News
AbacusBio Deepen Strategic Partnership with Bayer to Pioneer the Future of Predictive Plant Breeding
AbacusBio is proud to announce the extension of their multi-year collaboration with Bayer to 2030, marking a significant leap forward in predictive plant breeding and agricultural innovation. Building on the momentum of their successful partnership, which began in 2020, the two companies are expanding and evolving their joint efforts to deliver transformative solutions for growers, markets, and consumers worldwide.
Venture Café Edinburgh Launch Signals New Chapter For Scottish Innovation
Scotland’s innovation community has a vibrant new home, following the landmark launch of Venture Café Edinburgh on 20 November at Edinburgh Futures Institute.
Powered by Venture Café Global Institute, the world’s leading innovation ecosystem activator, and delivered in partnership with the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), the launch saw over 260 people attending the event, highlighting the strong demand for a new collaborative heart in Scotland’s innovation ecosystem.
Scottish Government launches life sciences strategy with £25bn ambition
The Scottish Government has launched a life sciences strategy in a bid to push the industry's value to £25 billion in the next decade.
Business minister Richard Lochhead announced "targeted" investment in the sector on Thursday which the Government has said will focus on economic growth, innovation and transform care.
Source: Business Insider
Growing a £25 billion industry
A new plan to help Scotland’s Life Sciences sector become a £25 billion industry by 2035 has been published.
The Scottish Government’s refreshed Life Sciences Strategy sets out steps to build the infrastructure and skills needed while harnessing new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.
SRUC kicks off search for new Non-Executive Board Chair
SRUC has begun the search for a new Non-Executive Chair of the Board to take a central role in the future success of the organisation during a period of significant change and opportunity.
It comes as SRUC is set to launch a new strategy for 2026-2031.
Biotech firm raises £4.5M for North American expansion
Rhizocore Technologies, a biotechnology company which uses fungi to improve tree growth and survival rates, has secured £4.5 million in investment to scale its innovative approach to forestry and woodland restoration. This investment comes after surging demand for Rhizocore’s fungal tree health pellets.
Edinburgh launch for Scotland's first district heating education centre
Scotland’s first dedicated district heating education centre has been established at the Energy Training Academy (ETA) in Edinburgh.
A purpose-built conference and events facility, the Heat Network Suite is a dedicated area which will be used to help educate people on the benefits of district heat networks.
Source: The Scotsman
HRH The Princess Royal visits Moredun Research Institute to learn about emerging livestock diseases linked to climate change
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the Moredun Research Institute on Thursday 30th October 2025 to learn about emerging livestock disease challenges linked to climate change and to meet researchers working to protect animal health in Scotland.
The visit coincided with an event on Livestock Infectious Diseases in a Changing Climate, exploring how changing weather patterns and shifting ecosystems are bringing new disease threats to UK livestock farming.