UK Fermentation & Downstream Processing Capacity

Current Capability, Scale-Up Gaps and Investment Needs for Engineering Biology in Non-Human Health Applications

UK Fermentation & Downstream Processing Capacity
Current Capability, Scale-Up Gaps and Investment Needs for Engineering Biology in Non-Human Health Applications

Engineering biology is rapidly transforming sectors such as sustainable materials, food production, agriculture, and environmental solutions. However, the ability to scale innovations from laboratory research to commercial production remains one of the biggest challenges facing the UK bioeconomy.

This webinar will explore the UK’s current fermentation and downstream processing capacity for non-human health applications, examining the infrastructure available today and identifying the critical gaps that limit scale-up and commercialisation.

We will discuss the state of UK bioprocessing facilities, the challenges faced by companies moving from pilot to industrial scale, and the investment needed to strengthen national capabilities. The session will also highlight opportunities for collaboration across academia, industry, and policy to accelerate the development of a robust engineering biology ecosystem.

What we’ll cover:

• The current landscape of UK fermentation and downstream processing capacity
• Key bottlenecks in scaling engineering biology technologies
• Infrastructure and investment needs to support industrial growth

Who should attend:

• Biotechnology and engineering biology companies
• Investors and innovation funders
• Academic researchers and technology developers
• Policy makers and ecosystem stakeholders
• Organisations involved in sustainable manufacturing, food tech, agriculture, and bio-based chemcials and materials

Join us to gain valuable insights into the future of UK bioprocessing infrastructure and the steps needed to unlock the full potential of engineering biology beyond human health.