As we wind down or race around in preparation of the festive season, what better time for Midlothian Science Zone to host a Business Forum that focussed on how to approach and overcome stress - with guest speaker Kate Flory from Kapow Coaching.

Midlothian Science Business Forum guests received an introduction to the new Agri-Tech Hub for Data-Driven Innovation (DDI), part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Deal, and learned how this has evolved as well as the exciting opportunities for future development, collaboration, innovation and talent building.

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum visited the new community-focussed Energy Training Academy in Eskbank to learn about this amazing training facility, empowering a sustainable future through renewable energy education and showcasing a Net Zero Home.

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum gathered to learn more about the Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems; developing new science, curating evidence and learning for the health and wellbeing of people and our planet.

In this Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum, we welcomed Illumina, a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of life science tools and integrated systems for large-scale analysis of genetic variation and function to learn about the advances in Next Generation Sequencing and genotyping.

In the latest of our series of Midlothian Science Zone Business Forums showcasing expertise and facilities ‘in the zone’ , attendees visited Agri-EPI Centre Northern Hub for an overview of the capabilities, resources and networks accelerating the adoption of precision agriculture and engineering technologies to boost productivity across the whole agri-food chain.

The Midlothian Local Development Plan 2 is a policy framework for Midlothian and this Business Forum allowed our Partners and businesses to highlight to Council Planning Officers what is important, and essential, to support the growth of business and development 'in the zone'.

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum attendees were enlightened by a presentation from Edinburgh Pharmaceutical Processes (EPP Ltd), a GLP Contract Research Organisation delivering analytical and chemical expertise and services at the highest standard to clients worldwide.

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.

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.

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.

In the latest of our series of MSZ Business Forums showcasing facilities and expertise in Midlothian Science Zone, attendees were introduced to the history of The Moredun Group and the core facilities and services available within Pentlands Science Park, one of our founding partners.

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum attendees enjoyed the first “in person” gathering since launch in December 2020. Over a working lunch, hosted in the grand surroundings of Bush House on Edinburgh Technopole, we were welcomed by John Mackenzie.

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum attendees were introduced to the services and benefits of Business Leader Groups and a selection of business diagnostic tools, by accredited facilitators and business coaches from Henderson Loggie - Business Growth Solutions.

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum delegates were introduced to Easter Bush Campus core facilities and some unique equipment, including imaging, that are accessible to researchers in the animal health, avian and aquaculture sectors, located in the zone or beyond.

Midlothian Business Forum welcomed a rising star and award-winning entrepreneur Ishani Malhotri, founder and CEO of Carcinotech on Tuesday 12th October to learn more about her entrepreneurial journey and success in the manufacturing of 3D cancer research models to enable accurate testing and treatment.

Midlothian businesses joined the MSZ Business Forum on Tuesday 3rd August to learn more about the latest research, developments and opportunities in aquaculture, core capabilities within the zone and the importance of this growing sector.

Midlothian businesses joined the MSZ Business Forum on Tuesday 4th May to learn more about the services and support of Agri-EPI Centre and the Northern Hub to enable greater innovation in agriculture.

Midlothian businesses joined the second MSZ Business Forum on Tuesday 9th March to learn more about data-driven opportunities and business support.

In association with Business Gateway Midlothian, we invite you to join our first virtual forum on Tuesday 1st December to introduce our teams and for us to learn more about your business to better align the support we can offer you, answer any questions you may have and to develop a plan going forward.