3-4 December 2025

SEC Glasgow

Agenda

Wednesday 11 September

11:40 - 12:10   |   Space Technology & Applications Theatre

Space and the Bioeconomy

Join the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) and special guests for a dynamic session that explores the intersection of biotechnology and the space sector. Discover how IBioIC is driving the transition to bio-based manufacturing – fostering industry-academic collaborations, providing funding for proof-of-concept research, and developing a pipeline of future talent.

IBioIC is a publicly funded, networking and support organisation that connects industry, academia, and government to accelerate and de-risk the commercialisation of biotechnology products and processes. The Centre supports bio-based innovation across diverse sectors, including chemical manufacturing, biopharma, agri-tech, construction, and textiles.

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Dr Mark Bustard

iBioIC

Dr Rosa Santomartino

University of Edinburgh

Dr Geraint "Taff" Morgan

The Open University

Dr Aqeel Shamsul

Frontier Space Technologies Ltd

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