Session overview:
Green chemistry is core to driving the transition from fossil-based chemical manufacturing towards more sustainable alternatives. Join us to hear from innovative companies who are developing new biobased materials and revolutionising sustainable chemical production.
Each of the companies showcased won funding from Innovate UK’s £7.5 million Launchpad to accelerate Scottish scaled biomanufacturing.
Session Schedule
Session Chair: Kirsty Neilson, Programme Manager, UKRI Launchpad, Cluster Management Organisation, Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre – (IBioIC)
Introduction: Kim Cameron, Senior Business Engagement Manager – Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC)
Individual presentations:
- “Transformation of Alginic Acid into StarbonTM High Value Novel Performance Materials”
Susan Brench-CEO, Starbons
- “A future without microplastics-powered by seaweed”
Dr. Mark Dorris-CEO, Mercel
- “Engineering Biology for sustainable production of omega-3”
Dr. Luke Braidwood-Senior Scientist, MiAlgae
- “Circular carbon: composites as a source of commodity chemicals”
Dr. Joe Penhaul Smith-CTO and Founding Director, Sustainable Extricko
Closing 15-minute Q+A Panel session
Q&A Chair: Dr. Lynsey Blain, Senior Impact Manager – Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC)
