• Workshop: IP Considerations for Engineering Biology Start-ups

    Online

    Intellectual Property Considerations for Engineering Biology Start‑ups. This workshop, run by the Elemental Hub, will help attendees to: Understand different types of IP: patents, trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks Learn how IP applies specifically to engineering biology innovations Explore strategies for protecting core technology and data Align IP strategy with business and fundraising goals Avoid

  • Webinar Biosurfactants for Oil Spill Response

    Online

    Our second webinar - Biosurfactants for Oil Spill Response - features our EBIC experts Tony Gutierrez, Associate Professor of Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Heriot-Watt University and Dr Boyd McKew, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Microbiology at the University of Essex. We are also delighted to have Dr

  • Engineering biology SPARK Award Showcase

    Online

    Join UKRI for this webinar to learn more about the SPARK Awards funded projects, have the opportunity to connect with innovators and learn more about the Engineering Biology Innovation Network.

  • Workshop 1: Impactful Communication

    Online

    Workshop 1 - Impactful Communication This first session in a series of 3 is focusing on Impactful Communication and will cover: Understanding different communication channels and audiences Developing your tone of voice – both in person and online Engaging your audience effectively as a presenter Workshop run at/by: The University of Essex. Led by Andy Mew, Head

  • Workshop 2: Fundraising

    Online

    Workshop - Fundraising Exploring different types of funding; Developing effective pitch decks; Understanding key investment terms and common pitfalls. Workshop run at/by: The University of Essex. Led by Andy Mew, Head of Start-up Support at the University of Essex To attend this workshop, please contact Hub Manager Kristell Le Corre Pidou External Enquiries If you

  • Sparking Innovation 2026

    Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Sparking Innovation is BBSRC’s flagship innovation conference, bringing together over 200 bioscience academics, innovators, founders, industrialists and investors. Through a series of panel discussions, presentations, start-up pitches, posters and networking opportunities, Sparking Innovation offers an opportunity to bring the bioscience community, showcase innovation and enable connection and collaborations.

  • BioSolutions UK

    Glaziers Hall 9 Montague Close, London

    BioSolutions UK is the definitive industry event where engineering, biology, and innovation converge to support companies to grow, scale and succeed. Designed for innovators - from start-ups spinning out fresh ideas to large corporates adopting engineering biology - this forum is a launchpad for disruptive ideas, strategic partnerships and scalable biosolutions that tackle real-world challenges.

  • The International SynBYSS Conference

    Universitat Pompeu Fabra C/. Dr.Aiguader 88, Barcelona, Spain

    The International SynBYSS Conference is focused on bringing together the synthetic biology community with the explicit goal of developing young scientists worldwide. As early-career synthetic biology researchers begin their own research, there are few conferences that provide an opportunity for them to express their ideas, network effectively, or collaborate widely. Moreover, these young practitioners are

  • Workshop 3: External Collaboration

    Online

    Workshop - External Collaboration This first session in a series of 3 is focusing on External Collaboration and will cover: How to maximise impact through external collaboration Design effective partnership strategies aligned to shared goals. Apply practical tools to build and sustain impactful collaborations. Workshop run at/by: The University of Essex. Led by Andy Mew,

  • Engineering Biology for Environmental Solutions

    National Oceanography Centre European Way, Southampton, United Kingdom

    After the success of our EBES25 conference we are delighted to announce the second EBIC Early Career Researcher Conference – Engineering Biology for Environmental Solutions (EBES26) – is coming up this September in Southampton, UK.

  • The World Expo of Synthetic Biology

    Paris Convention Centre 1 place de la Porte de Versailles, Paris, 75015 Paris, France

    The iGEM Grand Jamboree - The World Expo if Synthetic Biology, brings together researchers, industry representatives, start-up founders, investors, journalists, experts in governance and policy, and the wider public, to shape the future of synthetic biology