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Ingenza launches UNVAIL: an AI-Powered platform unlocking next-generation proteins
Ingenza, a world-leading engineering biology CRDMO based in Midlothian Science Zone on Pioneer - Edinburgh Technopole, has announced the launch of UNVAIL, an AI/ML algorithm that consistently uncovers unique biocatalysts and other proteins with properties superior to current industrial benchmarks.
First Minister John Swinney visits Ingenza to highlight Scotland’s economic growth
Ingenza, a world-leading protein CRDMO were delighted to welcome Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, to its inGenius® Building on Pioneer - Edinburgh Technopole, where he chose to announce his legislative agenda for his Programme for Government.
Tackling cost-of-living pressures a ‘principle issue’ for John Swinney
First Minister, John Swinney, spoke about his Programme for Government plans during a visit to Ingenza, in Midlothian Science Zone.
He described the business as being "a highly sophisticated research organisation that is able to work with our universities in taking forward some of the research ideas that emerge from our universities and putting them out for commercial application".
Mr Swinney added: "That is how we generate economic opportunity and economic growth within Scotland and that whole issue and ambition will be central to the government's programme, because the more we grow our economy the more we can eradicate child poverty, the more we can strengthen our public services."
Source: The Independent
Pioneer and Ignite! host annual Ada Lovelace Day celebration
Pioneer Group opened its UK sites to primary and secondary school children for Ada Lovelace Day, celebrating the achievements of women in STEM and inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers.
The event, which is designed to highlight the critical role of women in science, was the eighth annual Ada Lovelace Day celebration run by Pioneer in collaboration with educational charity Ignite!.
Science community supports Edinburgh cancer charity
More than £2,000 was raised for Maggie's Edinburgh cancer charity by 13 teams of scientists, researchers and support staff who took part in the biggest Knockout Silver Challenge to date at the 126-acre Pioneer Group - Edinburgh Technopole site, within Midlothian Science Zone.
Source: The Scotsman
Cytomos secures £5 million for scale-up
Midlothian-based biotechnology company Cytomos has secured £5 million to scale up production of its cell analysis technology.
Cytomos said that the investment will enable it to drive sales of its first commercial product, Celledonia™, built on its cell analysis technology platform, AuraCyt, which is “already generating significant market traction.”
Cytomos secures £5 million of scale-up investment
Cytomos has raised £5m to scale up production of its cell analysis technology.
New investment will allow the Edinburgh-based biotechnology company to drive sales of its first commercial product, Celledonia, built on its cell-analysis technology platform AuraCyt.
Source: Business Insider
Ingenza Signs 10-year Lease At Pioneer’s Edinburgh Technopole
Ingenza, a world-leading contract research, development and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO) and technology accelerator, has signed a 10-year lease at the Moubray Building at Edinburgh Technopole, part of Pioneer Group.
Kickstarting in Midlothian Science Zone
There are many opportunities working in science related roles and other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) based activities which offer young people variety and career progression.
Almac Group announce £3.5m expansion of peptide and protein technology services
The global contract development and manufacturing organisation, announce the relocation of their peptide custom synthesis operations from their existing Elvingston facility to a custom designed, 7,000ft wing of the Fleming Building at the vibrant Edinburgh Technopole.