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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About this podcast:
People in Innovation: A CPI podcast explores the extraordinary and impactful stories behind innovation. From groundbreaking discoveries to the challenges behind the breakthroughs, we shine a light on the people driving change to create a better future for people, places, and our planet.
CPI is a leading independent technology innovation organisation, helping companies and partners take innovative ideas from concept to market entry. As part of the Innovate UK Catapult Network, we work across MedTech, sustainable materials, pharmaceuticals, and agrifood to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.
With a unique perspective at the heart of innovation, we’re bringing you the stories that matter, direct from the people making change happen. Join us as we uncover the human side of innovation—because behind every bright idea, there’s a story worth telling.
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About CPI:
CPI connects the dots within the innovation ecosystem to make great ideas and inventions a reality to benefit people, places and our planet. We’re a pioneering social enterprise that accelerates the development, scale-up and commercialisation of deep tech and sustainable manufacturing solutions. Through our incredible innovation experts and infrastructure, we look beyond the obvious to transform healthcare and drive towards a sustainable future.
As a trusted partner of industry, academia, government, and the investment community, we’re the catalyst for delivering smart AgriFoodTech, energy storage, HealthTech, materials, and pharma innovations. We believe by working together we can build a better collective future, and as part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, we facilitate access to world-class organisations to deliver transformation across industries.
Creating lasting global impact from the North of England and Scotland, we invest in people and disruptive technologies to invigorate economies, create circular supply chains and make our world a better place.
Let's innovate together: https://www.uk-cpi.com
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