Our next Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum will take place on Tuesday 27th October with Raygonal Ltd, an agricultural technology company founded by Dr. Aliyu Dala. Raygonal is revolutionising seafood production with Aquary, an AI-powered, renewable energy-driven system that cultivates fresh, sustainable seafood.

Professor Hans Clevers presents the second annual Sir Ian Wilmut Memorial Lecture: 'Lgr5 Stem Cell-based organoids in human disease’.

The second in a series of annual scientific lectures to celebrate the legacy of Professor Sir Ian Wilmut.

Professor Wilmut and colleagues pioneered an animal cloning research technique which produced Dolly the sheep, the first mammal created from an adult cell.

The Engineering Biology in Farmed Animals webinar series will showcase emerging technologies, tools, resources and research supporting the application of engineering biology to challenges in farmed animal health, welfare and sustainable production. Webinars will feature presentations from researchers in academia and industry who are developing new capabilities, generating valuable data and resources, and applying engineering biology approaches across farmed species.

AI is fast becoming critical to accelerating outcomes, driving performance and strengthening commercial viability in biotech, but will the operational and infrastructure decisions you make today enable your AI tomorrow, or hold it back?

At Women in Biotech Edinburgh, you will hear from a panel of leaders unlocking new value through digitalisation and automation, and how they have managed the infrastructure to make it possible.

Access to funding can be one of the biggest barriers to business growth, but it doesn't have to be.

Whether you're preparing to raise finance or exploring your options for the first time, FUEL Scotland brings together the expertise, practical guidance and funding conversations that help businesses become finance ready.

A day dedicated to helping businesses understand, access & secure funding.

'Building the Profile of Your Life Sciences Company: Insights from CEOs and Investors' followed by a networking brunch & company clinics.

An in-person seminar at the Edinburgh Genome Foundry exploring how Bruker's Beacon Optofluidics platform enables researchers to explore multimodal and temporal cellular responses in real time, linking functional data to sequencing.

Delivered by The Scottish Ocean Cluster and IBioIC

Scotland’s seafood sector generates significant quantities of by‑products with untapped potential for high‑value applications across food, feed, nutraceuticals, biomaterials, chemicals and more. Realising this opportunity requires collaboration across the seafood supply chain, bioprocessing and biotechnology industries, academia, and the funding, investment and policy landscape.

Everything you need to start a business in one day. A practical 10am–3pm workshop covering business structure, market research, cashflow planning, tax and funding. Edinburgh and Lothians only.

Marketing begins long before launch. Discover practical steps to improve visibility, attract support and accelerate commercial success.

Graeme Davies, Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Board Advisor, will share a range of lessons and insights to help you communicate more effectively, build momentum and maximise the impact from day one through to full commercialisation.

Designed for existing businesses, this interactive workshop is all about entering awards and competitions for your business. Edinburgh/Lothians only.

Without a strategic approach, how do you know where your business is heading? This webinar will help you learn how to develop a strategic plan - enabling growth and greater sustainability.

Aquaculture innovation is moving fast - but adoption often lags behind.

Join the UK Agri-Tech Centre at the Marine Aquaculture Innovation Centre (MAIC) to see how real-world testing and demonstration are turning innovation into commercially viable solutions.

Taking place after Aquaculture UK, this event brings together SMEs, producers, and value-chain partners to experience innovation in action within commercially representative marine farming environments.

A practical start-up workshop about how to finance your business - where to look for funding, what you will need and who can help.

Looking to connect with other women in business — without the pressure of formal networking?

This relaxed session is designed for women at all stages, from those just starting out, to established business owners. There’s no pitching or standing up — just genuine conversation over a cuppa!

Each session includes the opportunity to share what you’re working on, ask for input, or highlight a project you’d like support with.

The next Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum will take place at Vault City Brewing’s new premises ‘in the zone’ on BioCampus. This event will provide an introduction to the independent craft brewery and Scotland’s largest sour beer producer, as well as business networking.

Since 2017, DataFest has grown into the country’s leading showcase of data and AI, attracting global speakers, industry leaders, and practitioners from across sectors and industries.

At its heart, DataFest champions Scotland as a hub for data and AI excellence — a space to celebrate innovation, share ideas, and explore the future together. It brings together a diverse community spanning industry, academia, and the public sector to foster collaboration, spark new opportunities, and inspire fresh thinking.

Looking to connect with other women in business — without the pressure of formal networking?

This relaxed session is designed for women at all stages, from those just starting out, to established business owners. There’s no pitching or standing up — just genuine conversation over a cuppa!

Each session includes the opportunity to share what you’re working on, ask for input, or highlight a project you’d like support with.

The inaugural SWB symposium - a unique opportunity to listen to (inter)national experts discuss their latest V&VBDs research!

A day filled with fascinating talks by world-leading experts on vectors and vector-borne diseases showcasing their research interests, expertise and capacities. We will be joined by local scientists from The Roslin Institute and The Pirbright Institute, as well as international scientists from the University of Cape Town, the University of Limpopo, and the University of Pretoria (South Africa).

The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine welcomes you to an inaugural lecture showcase event showcasing the work of Professors Andrea Wilson and Darren Shaw from the R(D)SVS as they share their career and research journey so far.