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Black Soldier Fly market poised to make exponential growth
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Black Soldier Fly market poised to make exponential growth

Beta Bugs Ltd, an insect innovator based in Midlothian Science Zone, is among those thriving for a better future together with the help of the Black Soldier Fly - and keep the industry informed with Beta Buzz, the company's insect farming publication.

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Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum provide food for thought
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Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum provide food for thought

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum attendees enjoyed an enthusiastic presentation from Greengage Agritech Ltd about their innovative lighting products and sensor technology, designed to improve the welfare of poultry and pigs and to monitor livestock production.

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Ingenza celebrates 20 years of innovation
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Ingenza celebrates 20 years of innovation

Ingenza, a pioneer in engineering biology, celebrates its 20 year anniversary with an event for esteemed colleagues and guests, including many of the company's international customers and those who have helped the company grow over the past 20 years.

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Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum go back to school
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Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum go back to school

In this MSZ Business Forum, attendees participated in an interesting and thought-provoking round table discussion led by representatives from Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) and Lasswade High School.

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Supporting women in entrepreneurship
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Supporting women in entrepreneurship

The Scottish Government will carefully consider proposals to support more women into entrepreneurship, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said following publication of a wide-ranging independent review. Pathways: A New Approach for Women in Entrepreneurship was commissioned by the Scottish Government to identify ways to unlock untapped potential, close the gender gap and boost Scotland’s economy.

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Roslin Innovation Centre boosts UK economy
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Roslin Innovation Centre boosts UK economy

An independent review has revealed that Roslin Innovation Centre has delivered economic benefits estimated to be equivalent to £2.86 for every £1 invested in its development.

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Green Bioactives completes £2.6m seed financing
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Green Bioactives completes £2.6m seed financing

Green Bioactives Ltd is a world-leader in the discovery, development and sustainable production of high-value natural products derived from plant cell cultures, and has successfully completed a £2.6 million seed financing round.

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SRUC celebrates ten years with Holyrood showcase
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SRUC celebrates ten years with Holyrood showcase

Scotland's Rural College has celebrated 10 years with a Holyrood reception hosted at the Scottish Parliament that looked at past successes and how SRUC can deliver the knowledge, expertise, people and ambition to lead the way in the next 10 years and beyond.

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Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum visit SRUC facilities ‘in the zone’
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Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum visit SRUC facilities ‘in the zone’

In the latest of our series of Business Forums showcasing expertise and facilities in Midlothian Science Zone, attendees went behind the scenes of SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College) with presentations on research and animal welfare projects, and visit to CT Scanner Unit and Allermuir Avian Innovation & Skills Centre.

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