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Continued Recognition Award for CSI (Compliance Services International)

The Pentlands Science Park company CSI (Compliance Services International) is once again proud to have received a highly commended award at in the Best Supporting Role category at the 2014 AGROW Awards ceremony.

Engineering Apprentice for Pentlands Science Park

Pentlands Science Park announce a new recruit under the Modern Apprenticeship Scheme.

International science parks forum

Pentlands Science Park was one of the parks from the UK which was represented at the recent IASP2014, the 31st world conference of International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation.

MSZ Business Forum gather at Edinburgh Technopole

Our first 'in person' Forum was hosted in the grand surroundings of Bush House, and a perfect setting to hear about future development plans for Edinburgh Technopole.

Edinburgh Technopole to inspire young women into STEM careers

Edinburgh Technopole is to encourage girls into science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers at an event at the Midlothian science park on the afternoon of International Women’s Day.

Midlothian science park fosters growth for tenants

A company involved in the development of new battery technology for electric vehicles and renewable energy applications has announced plans for expansion in 2016 after receiving significant funding.

Dukosi drives forward with its disruptive battery management system technology

Battery management system developer, based at Edinburgh Technopole, has announced the appointment of a new Chairman.

£1m funding for electric vehicle technology company Dukosi

Dukosi Ltd, an Edinburgh-based developer of battery management and optimisation technology for electric vehicles, announces an equity funding of £1m to develop its electric vehicle battery management technology into commercial products.

Run for Fun to raise money for local group at Edinburgh Technopole

Local runners of all ages and abilities will have the opportunity to run for fun and raise money for a great local cause thanks to an exciting new 5K charity fun run to be held on the Bush Estate.

TomTom navigates to Technopole

Edinburgh Technopole is delighted to announce that TomTom, a global leader in navigation and mapping, has decided to relocate a major part of its operation in Scotland to Edinburgh Technopole in Midlothian.

IndigoVision announce new representative partnership in key US states

One of the USA’s most prestigious Manufacturer’s Representative Firms, Ken Massrey Associates (KMA), has chosen IndigoVision as their exclusive networked video surveillance offering.

Indigovision announces record sales of over £37 million

IndigoVision, whose UK headquarters is based at Edinburgh Technopole, continues its strong sales growth through technology innovation and outstanding product performance.

Midlothian science park to be extended

A multi-million pound extension project creating up to 300 jobs has been approved for Edinburgh Technopole, science park at the Bush Estate.

Edinburgh Science Festival 2021: One World

Open call offering companies and individuals the chance to be part of Edinburgh Science 2021. The Festival will run from Saturday 26 June – Sunday 11 July.

TC BioPharm starts clinical study in cancer patients

Oncology centres in Glasgow and Edinburgh commence recruitment of skin, lung and kidney cancer patients.

Edinburgh Technopole reaccredited for Global Management and Environmental Standards

The Midlothian science park has demonstrated its continued commitment to world class service and environmental management by being reaccredited for two major international standards.

Edinburgh Technopole achieves ISO 9001 standard

Edinburgh Technopole Science Park in Midlothian has demonstrated its commitment to world class business standards by achieving the ISO 9001 certification for management and operations.

Iceni Pharmaceuticals launches as a new company

The company is developing cancer therapies, specialising in repurposing and reformulating existing drugs as combination therapies for new indications.

Roslin stem cell companies combine to create Censo Biotechnologies group

The merger was announced today of Roslin Cell Sciences and Roslin Cellab, two companies previously created as spin outs from the Roslin Institute.

A new chapter for Chiltern

After 16 years, Roslin BioCentre bids farewell to the team of Chiltern, as the organisation relocates to central Edinburgh.

Roslin Cell Sciences relocates to larger premises at Roslin BioCentre

Roslin Cell Sciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of Roslin Cells Ltd, has moved its operations for production of human pluripotent stem cells for drug discovery to Roslin BioCentre.

The Princess Royal visits Moredun

HRH The Princess Royal visits Moredun Foundation to find out how creative design has been applied to benefit the health and welfare of livestock.

Roslin catches new tenants

In what is expected to be a cold January, we extend a warm welcome to our new tenants who joined Roslin BioCentre towards the end of last year.

Moredun’s Director of Communications wins prestigious Scottish Knowledge Exchange Award

Congratulations to Professor Lee Innes, Moredun’s Director of Communications, who received an award for Outstanding Contribution to Knowledge Exchange at the prestigious Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards.

Meeting room refurbishment proves to be huge success

The meeting rooms at Edinburgh Technopole have recently undergone refurbishment and are proving to be a huge success on the Midlothian science and business park.

Launch of new poultry laboratory

Biobest Laboratories announce the launch of their poultry laboratory, a new state of the art facility located on Pentlands Science Park.

Feeding local people in crisis

Edinburgh Technopole is supporting the Midlothian Foodbank and are seeking food contributions from tenants and Campus colleagues.

Pretty as a picture at Edinburgh Technopole

Capture the natural beauty of the science park in its full glory and enter the Edinburgh Technopole Photography Competition.

Converge heralds new era with increased support to the next generation of academic innovators

Converge, Scotland’s largest company creation and enterprise programme for the university sector, has officially opened applications for its 2022 programme – with the largest prize pot available in its 11-year history.

Finalists announced for Midlothian & East Lothian Business Awards 2023

The finalists have been announced for the Midlothian & East Lothian Business Awards 2023 and we are delighted to see a representation of the innovative science talent from 'in the zone'!

DYW Roadshow 2023

If you're 16-24 years and looking to find your next step, the DYW Roadshow will provide interactions with employers and education/training providers.

Showcasing Moredun and Pentlands Science Park at MSZ Business Forum

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum attendees were introduced to the history and expertise in livestock, animal welfare and aquaculture by The Moredun Group and the facilities on Pentlands Science Park.

Almac Group announce £3.5m expansion of peptide and protein technology services

The global contract development and manufacturing organisation relocates protein business to Edinburgh Technopole, a vibrant science and technology business park in Midlothian.

New tenant for Midlothian Science Park

Edinburgh Technopole announce that a major UK company has signed a lease for office space at the privately-owned science and technology park at the Bush Estate.

Royal Smithfield Club Bicentenary Trophy congratulations

Professor Julie Fitzpatrick is awarded the Royal Smithfield Club Bicentenary Trophy by HRH The Princess Royal on a visit to Moredun.

Biotangents locates at Pentlands Science Park

Pentlands Science Park is delighted to welcome Biotangents as its latest tenant.

Scottish immunotherapy company secures over £6m in funding

TC BioPharm has secured more than £6.25 million to press ahead with the development of innovative cancer treatments.

Mike Leek of TC Biopharm wins Entrepreneurial Business Leadership Award

The annual Scottish Life Science Awards recognise the success and achievements of Scotland’s internationally-renowned life sciences sector.

TC Biopharm gets €4m Horizon2020 grant

TC BioPharm has been selected for EU Horizon 2020 Funding to progress novel, mass-market cell therapies to clinical trial.

The Princess Royal attends a special event to celebrate Moredun's unique partnership with the farming industry

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal attended a special event held at Pentlands Science Park to celebrate Moredun’s rich heritage and unique partnership with the farming industry.

TC BioPharm and the NIPRO Corporation announce strategic programme co-developing a novel gamma-delta CAR-T product to treat cancer

TC BioPharma, the Scottish biotechnology firm, has teamed up with Japanese pharmaceutical company, NIPRO Corporation, to develop a new type of cancer therapy.

TC BioPharm wins Life Sciences Company of the Year 2018

TC BioPharm won the "Life Science Company of the Year" last night at the Business Insider Made in Scotland Awards 2018.

TC BioPharm broadens CAR-T drug pipeline

TC BioPharm Ltd (TCB) and Scotia Biologics announce a strategic collaboration to co-develop novel proprietary tumour-specific antibodies for TCB’s CAR-T platform.

Well Cow is Moo-ving

Well Cow, developers of nutrition management technology to improve the health and welfare of cows, has relocated to Pentlands Science Park.

TC BioPharm partners with Trinity College Dublin to develop V delta 1 γδ T cell-based cancer treatments

Immunotherapy company TC BioPharm partners with Trinity College Dublin to develop V delta 1 γδ T cell-based cancer treatments with clinical programme scheduled to commence late 2019.

TC BioPharm creates allogeneic cell banks for CAR-T cancer therapy products

The first completed bio-banks will be used to develop more cost-effective, safe and efficacious cancer treatments.

Biotangents secures further investment in development of livestock diagnostic technology

Biotangents, based at Pentlands Science Park, is developing a device to detect infectious disease in livestock.

Sensing technology set to enhance tests for livestock disease

Biotangents applies sensing technology to enhance accuracy of point-of-care testing platform to help detect common infections in livestock and reduce use of antibiotics in farming.

GALVmed to manage multimillion-dollar AgResults Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Challenge Project

The competition aims to encourage the development and uptake of an improved vaccine for East Africa.

Biotangents expand to new facilities at Pentlands Science Park

Biotangents have relocated operations from within Moredun Research Institute to expanded laboratory space at Pentlands Science Park.

GALVmed announces three new projects to accelerate animal healthcare in West Africa

The Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines announces partnerships with three animal health companies in West Africa in a bid to accelerate improved availability of animal health medicines and vaccines to smallholder farmers in the region.

Park life remains positive at Edinburgh Technopole

At Edinburgh Technopole, the development of the Pioneer Building has created a brand new collaborative heart to this science and business park within Midlothian Science Zone.

Biotangents wins ‘Innovation Award’ at Animal Health Innovation Europe

An international panel of experts selected Biotangents as winner of the ‘production animal’ Animal Health Innovation Award 2021 at this premier investment forum.

Glittering ideas light up city science festival

Makeovers using biodegradable glitter, live video tours of a vessel in the Atlantic Ocean and a close look at COVID-19 vaccine development are among events involving University of Edinburgh experts at this year’s Edinburgh Science Festival.

Good Laboratory Practice is good news for EPP and their clients

Globally operating GLP Contract Research Organisation EPP Ltd passes MHRA Inspection - a certification held continuously since 2009.

Initiative seeks to inspire future women scientists

Easter Bush campus challenges gender bias with outreach activities to promote the message that science is for all.

Supporting young people at heart of new scheme

The University of Edinburgh has joined an initiative that aims to create learning and job opportunities for young people to help combat the impact of Covid-19.

Pioneer Group begins expansion of new lab space at Edinburgh Technopole

Pioneer Group expands footprint in Scotland with work beginning on additional 20,000 sq. ft. of lab space at Edinburgh Technopole, in Midlothian Science Zone.

Converge shatters ‘entrepreneur’ myth as it launches challenges for 2023

Converge is Scotland’s premier company creation programme for staff, students and recent graduates of all Scottish Universities and Research Institutes.

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum go back to school

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum attendees go back to school with a round table discussion focused on ways our science community can work with local schools to help the future talent pipeline in this sector.

Benchmark Genetics strengthens technical leadership team

Scottish fish geneticist Dr Ross Houston, a former professor at the Roslin Institute, will take primary responsibility for the internal breeding programmes and product development at Benchmark Genetics.

Peatland monitoring, restoration and extraction showcase

Scientists at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology have been sharing knowledge about research at our leading monitoring facilities with European partners.

Analytical and chemical expertise showcased at Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum

Attendees were enlightened by EPP Ltd, a GLP Contract Research Organisation delivering analytical and chemical expertise and services at the highest standard to clients worldwide from the company's bespoke Environmental Centre.

Review of Local Development Plan for Midlothian - implications for Midlothian Science Zone

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 deve...

Midlothian welcomes UKSPA

The newly created Midlothian Science Zone, on the southern edge of Edinburgh, is ready to welcome delegates from over 100 innovation locations for UKSPA’s October Conference.

Scottish vet labs to support NHS with Covid-19 testing

Moredun Research Institute and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are working together to support the NHS by providing extra capacity for vital testing of samples within their laboratory facilities at Pentlands Science Park in Midlothian.

The Princess Royal visits Moredun to hear how story telling can help to communicate science

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has attended a special event held on Pentlands Science Park to hear how storytelling techniques can be used to communicate science more effectively to inspire change and uptake of new technologies.

TC BioPharm announce strategic collaboration with bluebird bio to develop gamma delta T Cell capabilities

bluebird bio and Scottish immunotherapy company TC BioPharm announce a strategic collaboration and license agreement focused on gamma delta CAR-T cells for cancer immunotherapy.

Gates Foundation announce new $40 million investment in GALVmed to boost British livestock research for world’s poorest people

The Gates Foundation announce an additional $40 million over five years for the Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed), a public-private partnership which develops livestock vaccines, medicines and diagnostics.

Smarter about rural animal health

SRUC and Moredun Research Institute set out plans for their new strategic partnership to benefit Scotland’s livestock and farming industries.

The Princess Royal visits Moredun

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal attended a special event held at Pentlands Science Park to celebrate Moredun’s commitment to the contribution of livestock to food production, biodiversity and the environment.

Biotangents secure funding to develop next generation mastitis testing

Biotangents have been awarded seed funding from CIEL to work with researchers at the Roslin Institute to develop a proprietary mastitis test.

Biotangents to present at Animal Health Innovation Summit Showcase

Veterinary diagnostics company, Biotangents, has been selected as a finalist in the Animal Health Innovation 2021 Showcase.

Edinburgh Technopole now part of We Are Pioneer Group

Merger between science park investor and early-stage accelerators to create Britain's biggest life sciences ecosystem.

EPP accredited by Living Wage Foundation

Edinburgh Pharmaceutical Processes, a GLP Contract Research Laboratory in Midlothian Science Zone, is accredited by Living Wage Foundation UK.

TC BioPharm to participate in Advanced Therapies Week

TC BioPharm Limited, a clinical stage biotechnology company, will be participating in the Treating Cancer and Covid session at this expo for companies in the cell and gene therapy sector.

Scientists gather to solve a 100 year mystery

A unique event hosted by the world-renowned Moredun Research Institute in Midlothian Science Zone has created a blueprint for future research to solve a 100 year mystery afflicting horses across the world.

Biotangents secures £2.2m additional funding and strengthens management team

Midlothian-based Biotangents has secured £2.2m of new funding and strengthened the management team and Board to further support the next phase of development and roll-out of its ‘on farm’ rapid disease technology.

Easter Bush hosts new STEM Centre for Excellence

Midlothian secondary students are set to benefit from a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Centre of Excellence at the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus.

The Princess Royal visits Moredun to celebrate 100 years of excellence in animal health research

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal attended a special event at The Moredun Foundation on Pentlands Science Park, to celebrate 100 years of excellence in animal health research.

OGI Bio secures £1m investment

OGI Bio, a University of Edinburgh start-up, is developing affordable and innovative solutions for the automation and analysis of microbial culturing

Bringing home the bacon with lab-grown meat breakthroughs

Roslin Technologies and the University of Edinburgh have developed a new approach to cell generation that eliminates variations between how different batches of cells grow.

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

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum attendees go behind the scenes of SRUC with presentations on research and animal welfare projects, and visits to CT Scanner Unit and Allermuir Avian Innovation & Skills Centre.

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.

MI:RNA Diagnostics revolutionary new technology

MI:RNA’s revolutionary new testing technology could play an invaluable role in the reduction of cattle disease and greenhouse gas emissions.

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.

Multi-species study aids understanding of bird flu

Roslin Institute scientists investigate how various bird species respond to avian flu have enabled insights into the disease.

Midlothian-based biotech company releases its first animal health diagnostic assay

Biotangents celebrates with a launch event of a product to help in the global fight against BVD in cattle. This release marks the start of new portfolio of next generation diagnostics.

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum provide food for thought

MSZ Business Forum attendees recently 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 monitor livestock production.

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