UK Bioeconomy and Engineering biology: From innovation to real-world impact
Our podcast People in Innovation wraps up its Engineering Biology series by exploring how the UK can build a thriving bioeconomy, and why biology means business.
In this episode, our host Steve Bagshaw, Chair of High Value Manufacturing Catapult, is joined by Tracey Taylor Preston, Sector Manager – Trade & Investment Engineering Biology, Bioeconomy & Agri-tech at York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, and Sophie Walton, Director of Strategic Partnerships at CPI, to discuss what it takes to turn innovation into commercial success, connecting discovery, scale-up, manufacturing, skills and investment.
They highlight how a joined-up ecosystem is critical to preventing technologies from “dying on the journey”, and why collaboration between regions, industry, academia and government is key to unlocking growth. From the role of infrastructure and supply chains to the importance of long-term partnerships, the conversation explores how the UK can move faster and compete globally.
Despite the opportunity, challenges remain in translating innovation at pace and building the coordinated support needed for businesses to start, stay and scale in the UK. Initiatives like the BioIndustrial Cluster North show what is possible when the system is aligned.
Join us for the final episode of season 2 as we explore the future of the UK bioeconomy, the importance of collaboration, and the steps needed to turn innovation into lasting economic impact.
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