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The Scottish Salmon Company announces partnership with Hendrix Genetics

The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has signed a long term agreement with leading international breeding technology company Hendrix Genetics.

Synpromics announces collaboration with UCL to develop revolutionary gene therapy for Parkinson’s Disease

Synpromics Ltd is pleased to announce a new collaboration with UCL to generate a range of synthetic gene promoters for the central nervous system (CNS), to develop a gene therapy for Parkinson’s disease.

Synpromics announces new partnership with UCL to develop novel gene therapies for blood-based disorders

Synpromics Ltd, the leader in gene control, announces a collaboration with UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, to develop novel gene therapies for pathologies affecting the haematopoietic system.

Relocation reflects ambitious growth plans

Leading industrial biotech company Ingenza Ltd announces relocation to Roslin Innovation Centre, a £30 million, multi-purpose innovation hub on the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus.

Synpromics awarded £1.9m grant from Scottish Enterprise

Synpromics Ltd, the leader in gene control, today announced it has been awarded a £1.9m research and development grant from Scottish Enterprise.

Ingenza embarks on collaborative project to recycle CO2

Ingenza announce collaboration with the University of Dundee and Drochaid Research Services on a highly innovative project that aims to reduce the waste carbon dioxide generated by industrial biotech manufacturing applications.

David Venables wins the Disruptor category of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018, Scotland

Synpromics, the leader in gene control, is delighted to announce that David Venables, CEO of the Company, has won the ‘Disruptor’ category of Scotland’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018.

Ingenza takes a stake in new spin-out company Amprologix

Ingenza, a leader in the application of industrial biotechnology and synthetic biology, is pleased to announce that it has become a stakeholder in Amprologix, a spin-out company from the University of Plymouth.

Roslin Innovation Centre celebrates 12 months

Roslin Innovation Centre, the new business gateway at the University of Edinburgh's Easter Bush Campus, opened for business at the end of last summer.

Cabinet to meet in Midlothian

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her Cabinet will meet at the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute on Monday 5 November.

Investing in research and innovation

Businesses will benefit from investment of £5 million into the national Interface programme, helping to match them to Scotland’s world-leading academic expertise.

Scottish biotech firm to offer free COVID-19 testing for frontline NHS workers

Roslin-based CensoBio is the first Scottish lab to take part in the COVID-19 Volunteer Testing Network and will provide same-day results.

Ingenza awarded government funding to develop novel carbon capture technology

The Midlothian-based industrial biotechnology company aims to develop a novel CO2 conversion technology, which will capture and convert industrial CO2 emissions.

Members of the Scottish Parliament visit Easter Bush Campus

Richard Leonard MSP and Rhoda Grant MSP visited The Roslin Institute and Roslin Innovation Centre to learn about the research conducted at the Campus.

Roslin Innovation Centre opens its doors to gene control experts Synpromics Ltd

Roslin Innovation Centre, the new gateway development at the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus in Midlothian, gets ready to open the doors to its first tenant.

Royal launch for sculpture by Kelpies’ creator

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has unveiled a new sculpture by the creator of The Kelpies at the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.

How scientists in Scotland are leading the way to reduce disease in livestock and improve animal health

The Roslin Innovation Centre facilitates access for this research work to be translated into something of value to society.

Ingenza extends successful collaboration with Syngenta

Industrial biotech specialist Ingenza has announced that its collaboration with Syngenta for work on efficient technologies to support the development of crop protection products has been extended.

Synpromics named among the top 50 fastest growing technology companies in the UK

Synpromics, the leader in gene control, is delighted to announce that it has been ranked 12th in the Deloitte ‘UK Technology Fast 50’ at the annual awards ceremony in London last night.

First Anniversary for Charnock Bradley Building

HRH, The Princess Royal, visited Easter Bush Campus in May 2018, to open the Charnock Bradley Building, Equine Diagnostic, Surgical and Critical Care Unit (EDSCCU) and unveil ‘Canter’, sculpture by 'The Kelpies' creator Andy Scott.

Synpromics deal significantly exceeds returns for investors including Calculus and Scottish Investment Bank

Synpromics has been bought by AskBio, the American pioneer in gene therapeutics with support from Calculus Capital and the Scottish Investment Bank.

Royal Commission Fellowship a first for Ingenza

1851 Royal Commission Fellowship has funded innovative doctoral research with commercial potential for Dr Stephen McColm to develop an enhanced DNA assembly approach based on the company’s proprietary inABLE® technology.

Celebrating two years of research and innovation

Roslin Innovation Centre is proving to be a hotbed of growth, entrepreneurship and collaboration within the innovative environment of the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus.

New deal brings innovative sea lice treatment closer to market

The development of an innovative new treatment method to control lice in farmed salmon has moved a step closer with the merging of interests between two proven experts in the field.

Beta Bugs launch new insect breeding facility and create jobs

Agri-food biotechnology company, Beta Bugs, based on Easter Bush Campus, launches a new insect breeding facility and creates five new jobs.

Aspirational female founders shortlisted in AccelerateHER Awards

Twelve aspirational female company founders shortlisted as finalists in the AccelerateHER Awards 2021 including two Midlothian-based biotech businesses.

Wobble Genomics launches with £1.2m investment to unlock RNA promise

Spin out from the University of Edinburgh could help boost the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases by unlocking new potential from RNA sequencing.

AbacusBio and Bayer expand collaboration to additional crops and geographies

Following a successful year of collaboration, AbacusBio and Bayer have agreed to expand their partnership in the area of predictive plant breeding.

Investment in agri production technology innovator

Dyneval secure over £1.8m funding to establish a new quality control standard for semen analysis that will benefit users across the livestock production chain.

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.

Supporting women in entrepreneurship

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today met female founders at Roslin Innovation Centre to discuss a review of the barriers facing women in entrepreneurship, and how these can be addressed to close the gender gap and boost Scotland’s economy.

Ingenza celebrates 20 years of innovation

Ingenza, a pioneer in engineering biology, based at Roslin Innovation Centre, celebrate the company's 20 year milestone anniversary.

Rhizocore Technologies receives £3.5 million backing to revolutionise the future of reforestation

A start-up company in Midlothian Science Zone, producing special fungi to ensure trees survive and thrive, is poised to transform the future of reforestation after attracting multi-million funding.

Easter Bush: A year of engagement

Nearly a year after winning Scotland’s Life Sciences Community Engagement Award, the programme of engagement and outreach events on Easter Bush Campus has grown from strength to strength.

New company launched to maximise the commercialisation of research at Easter Bush Campus

Roslin Technologies will offer opportunities for investors looking to capitalise on the growing demand for food and agricultural products.

Roslin Innovation Centre already ‘open’ for business

The Roslin Innovation Centre will be the new business location of choice for companies undertaking strategic, commercial and collaborative research in the Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Agri-Tech and One Health industries.

Injecting science into farming

Roslin Innovation Centre in Midlothian is at the heart of Scotland’s life sciences industry and has a special focus on animal health, as chief executive John Mackenzie explains.

Role of Roslin Innovation Centre within Edinburgh’s life sciences sector

John Mackenzie, CEO of Roslin Innovation Centre, gives an insight into the role of the new business gateway during Edinburgh's Life Sciences focus week, part of Visit Scotland's Legends campaign - Scotland Where #IdeasBecomeLegend.

2019 AccelerateHER Awards finalists announced

Eight aspirational female-led Scottish companies have been shortlisted as finalists for this year’s AccelerateHER Awards.

AI’s future stars join Edinburgh accelerator

Two entrepreneurial tenant companies within Midlothian Science Zone are among 12 innovations selected for the next University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator.

The insect farming industry innovators helping to combat climate crisis

Beta Bugs Ltd announce the launch of a new insect farming industry publication, Beta Buzz, to better inform the sector and benefits of an alternative, sustainable source of feed to their animals.

Roslin Technologies widens portfolio with foray into eco-friendly dog food

Roslin Technologies is extending the reach of its advanced animal stem-cell technology with launch of a new venture that will produce and sell high-quality, eco-friendly dog food without the use of farm animals.

Green Bioactives completes £2.6m seed financing

Green Bioactives completes £2.6m seed financing to advance its sustainable plant products biomanufacturing platform.

Life Sciences Scotland Awards recognise talent in Midlothian

Innovative companies based in Midlothian Science Zone triumphed at Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards, winning three out of the seven award categories.

£35.5m investment supports next phase of Roslin research

The Roslin Institute is benefiting from a share of £376m to support its research into pioneering animal bioscience.

Sustainable marine-based poultry feed alternative receives innovation funding

A consortium, led by sustainable aquaculture innovators Aquanzo Ltd, has received Innovate UK funding to investigate farming marine proteins for poultry feed.