open for business

Highlights from the heart of an expanding Campus

Roslin Innovation Centre has been ‘open for business’  since August 2017, to provide space for companies undertaking strategic, commercial and collaborative research in animal and veterinary sciences, agri-tech and health industries. Our unique business gateway to innovation continues to nurture entrepreneurship, growth and collaboration within the dynamic environment of Easter Bush Campus. 

Occupancy is currently at 95%, with over 30 tenant companies ranging from established local and international organisations, start-ups and spin-outs, to community interest companies.

highlights - year 8

APRIL 2025

Axol Bioscience team exhibiting at Edinburgh Neuroscience day

custom manufacturing expertise

Axol Bioscience exhibited at Neuroscience Day 2025 in Edinburgh, to talk about the company's large range of iPSC-derived cells, and services to support neuroscience research and drug discovery which include: Cortical excitatory neurons, Cortical inhibitory neurons, Striatal neuron, Motor neurons, Microglia and Astrocytes.

The team also presented the newest additions to their neuroscience portfolio - a new motor neuron panel for ALS Research and a collection of disease lines for Alzheimer's Disease that was launched in March 2025.

IPSCs research stem cells in the lab

food safety management certification

Roslin Technologies is now ISO 22000:2018 certified!  This award signifies that an organisation has implemented and maintains an effective Food Safety Management System that meets the requirements of this international standard. 

This achievement is a milestone for Roslin Technologies and reflects their commitment to food safety, quality and operational excellence in their mission to provide high-quality stem cells to the growing cultivated meat industry.

MARCH 2025

IPSCs research stem cells in the lab

Pioneering programme for cell-cultivated products

Roslin Technologies participated in the launch of the UK Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland's regulatory sandbox programme for cell-cultivated products - a significant milestone in building a safe and robust cultivated meat ecosystem in the UK. 

The sandbox programme is designed to make sure Cell-Cultivated Products (CCPs) are safe for consumers before they are sold, whilst supporting innovation in the sector. It will gather scientific evidence on CCPs, enabling the FSA and FSS to develop effective regulations and streamline application assessments before these products enter the market.

Deepika Rajesh, Chief Scientific Officer at Roslin Technologies attended the launch and following this an STV News broadcast featured Sarah Ho,  Stem Cell Scientist in the labs at Roslin Innovation Centre.

Rhizocore Technologies Rhizopellets

RESTORING FOREST Fungi

Rhizocore Technologies is part of an innovative project with Mossy Earth and Borders Forest Trust, trialling the use of mycorrhizal fungi to restore montane woodland in Scotland’s Southern Uplands. 

Designed with locally adapted mycorrhizal fungi, each Rhizopellet helps trees access water and nutrients, improve soil structure, and build resilient underground networks. In previous trials, this has led to up to 82% higher survival rates and 600% increases in growth.

This new project will test Rhizopellets across three altitudes to understand how we can better support young trees where they’re most vulnerable. This is science with purpose - rooted in innovation, driven by data, and shaped by a passion for long-term forest health.

februARY 2025

Aquanzo and SRUC in protein farming facilities

Sustainably Farmed Marine Protein

Exciting trial results for Aquanzo, in a project collaboration with SRUC and UK Agri-Tech Centre. Artemia, a tiny marine zooplankton, is being tested as a supplement to improve chick performances.

Aquanzo is growing this tiny shrimp, on land, in a recirculating aquaculture system feeding it agricultural by-products, before processing it into Artemeal for poultry feed.  At the end of the starter phase, the chickens that were fed a 2% inclusion level of Artemeal™ were clearly heavier.

Pioneering farmed marine ingredients like Artemia will help reduce reliance on wild fish stocks and can lower the environmental footprint of poultry farming.  


Aquanzo and SRUC in protein farming facilities

cutting-edge motility measurement

Many congratulations to Dr Tiffany Wood, Co-founder & CEO of Dyneval, on winning the ‘Land and Launch’ award at the International AgTech Pitch Challenge against strong global competition. This Award includes three months of support by Farmers2Founders to launch the company’s Dynescan technology in Australia.

Dyneval is also a finalist in the Scotland's Life Sciences Conference & Awards 2025 in the Innovation category for Animal Health, Agritech and Aquaculture, in recognition of exceptional achievements and contributions to the life sciences sector in AgTech space. The winners will be announced at the Awards Dinner on 13th March.

JANUARY 2025



Rhizocore Technologies Earthshot Prize nomination graphic

Making a Meaningful Impact

Good luck to Rhizocore Technologies on being nominated for The Earthshot Prize 2025 by prominent organizations committed to sustainability and innovation. The University of Edinburgh, The Mills Fabrica, The First Thirty Ventures, and Sand River each share a common purpose in advancing sustainable development and environmental preservation.

This recognition highlights the company's work in restoring biodiversity and supporting sustainable forestry, reflecting the dedication of our team and partners. 

The Earthshot Prize exists to discover, spotlight and help grow innovative solutions that are working to repair and regenerate our planet. Winners are selected from 15 finalists and awarded £1million to help scale their solution.

Roslin Innovations Centre Burns Day Crafternoon graphic

a Scottish celebration

Roslin Innovation Centre hosted a Burns 'Crafternoon' for tenant companies on Thursday 23rd January in the second floor open plan office space, in celebration of Burns Day.

As well as an opportunity for craic, snacks and crafting haggis; participants could continue the Scottish celebration in traditional style at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Burns Night to enjoy the flavours and sounds of Scotland with music, drinks, a quiz and of course the main event: haggis, neeps and tatties served up in the View Cafe.

Transport was also organised to get you everyone into town safely - with their craft creations! 

DECember 2024

Roslin Innovation Centre festive gathering in atrium

HO HO HO It's Christmas!

On Thursday 12th December, Roslin Innovation Centre tenants and members got in to the festive spirit  at a Christmas breakfast, hosted in the atrium and serving up breakfast rolls, sweet treats and non-alcoholic drinks.

The gathering wouldn't have been complete without a visit from Santa (and Quiz Master) John Gardner of Axol Bioscience, who compèred the festive fun and games. The Quiz was a tough one this year set by Val and won by Holly Wobbly (Wobble Genomics); Best Christmas Jumper prize went to Ioannis Stasinopoulos of Prozymi Biolabs (picture here in antlers); Kate Cameron of Cytochroma won a bumper Pass the Parcel and the Green Team were quickest on the draw at Polar Pictionary.

Thank you to all those who joined us - and best wishes for the festive season and New Year 2025!

Ingenza logo Advanced by Nature

advancING sustainable biomanufacturing

Ingenza Ltd has partnered with Oxford-based biotech company HydRegen to develop a more sustainable and cost-effective method for manufacturing amine-based chemicals, eliminating the need for heavy metal catalysts. The company approached Ingenza to help improve the expression levels of a new candidate biocatalyst, increasing process efficiency and resource use. 

Jaymin Amin, Chief Business Officer at Ingenza, said: “We were excited to collaborate with HydRegen to enhance the expression of its proprietary enzymes for biocatalysis. This partnership combines our advanced bio-manufacturing technologies with HydRegen’s pioneering approach to sustainable chemistry, furthering the transition to green manufacturing and reducing the environmental impact of chemical production.”

november 2024

Rhizocore Technologies fungi feature on CNN, sponsored by Kirloskar

Harnessing the Power of Fungi

Rhizocore Technologies is featured on CNN's Going Green initiative, highlighting the innovative work the Roslin Innovation Centre-based tenant company is doing to support reforestation, enhance ecosystems, and combat climate change.

The series showcases innovation by companies making a real difference and this segment explores how Rhizocore’s Rhizopellets are transforming forestry practices by reintroducing essential fungi to planting sites, boosting tree survival rates, and improving soil health.

Rhizocore aim to communicate this science because it matters for the future of our ecosystems and it’s rewarding to see fungi gaining recognition in mainstream media - and underscores the importance of bridging the gap between science and practice.

Cytomos David Rigterink and Lindsay Fraser on the atrium staircase at Roslin Innovation Centre

Cytomos secures £5m for Scale-Up

Cytomos, former tenant and new member of the Roslin Innovation Centre, has secured £5 million to scale up production of unique cell analysis technology platform, AuraCyt. This investment will enable the biotech to drive sales of its first commercial product, Celledonia™, and continued growth.

The oversubscribed funding round was led by existing investors Archangels with participation from Old College Capital, Scottish Enterprise and British Business Bank.

The business employs 21,  and expects to add another four staff over the next year as it continues to scale operations. With its sights now set on establishing a foothold in North America, the company has a pipeline of trials planned with global partners and strong interest in co-development opportunities from high-profile technology developers and a top 10 pharma company.

Carcinotech Lab of the Year winner graphic

LAB OF THE YEAR WINNER

Carcinotech is winner of ‘Lab of the Year’ Award 2024, an annual celebration for the lab community by Lab Innovations and Laboratory News. This award recognises the team’s dedication, innovation, and commitment to excellence in every project they undertake. 

The judges praised Carcinotech for their impressive development of a 3D-bioprinting system. They highlighted the company's use of leading-edge technologies and professional processes to translate a clinical concept into a fully funded company and operation and use of leading-edge technologies with the potential to aid therapeutic development.

October 2024

Kate Cameron, Cytochrome female-founder based at Roslin Innovation Centre

funding for female-founded companies

Investing Women Angels (IWA) has announced it will back a series of investment rounds over the next four months that is set to raise more than £4.5 million for four female-founded companies in Scotland.

This includes Roslin Innovation Centre-based Cytochroma, an innovative life sciences company pioneering human cell models to accelerating global drug development, which IWA initially supported as part of a 2021 investment round.

Cancer treatment pioneers, Carcinotech, with expertise in manufacturing 3D printed living tumours, is another Roslin Innovation Centre tenant company that IWA has recently invested in.

Ideas to Impact series with Prozymi BioLabs hosted at Roslin Institute

prozymi make impact 

Roslin Innovation Centre tenant company Prozymi Biolabs were the focus of an 'Ideas to Impact' event hosted by the Easter Bush Campus Translation and Commercialisation that demonstrated the importance of collaboration in turning innovative research into commercial reality. 

Prozymi are on the road to success with their research idea, using enzymes to make gluten safe for coeliacs. Company founder, Dr Ioannis Stasinopoulos, shared his experiences on a panel discussion about  turning research ideas into reality. Ioannis was able to share how Prozymi Biolabs turned the idea of enzymes that can make gluten safe for coeliacs into the exciting young company they are today and highlighted to anyone embarking on a research entrepreneurship journey that there is a whole host of support available from across government, accelerators and academia.


september 2024

Roslin Innovation Centre exhibition stand at A3 Scotland 2024 with Val Hughes-White, Director of Innovation

A3 SCOTLAND 2024

The second A3 Scotland conference was hosted in Inverness by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and SRUC. Over the two days, 200+ delegates, speakers and sponsors, gathered to discuss and explore the latest technologies across the Animal Health, Agri-Tech and Aquaculture sectors to combat global challenges and be 'Fit for the Future'.

Roslin Innovation Centre was a Silver Sponsor which provided exhibition space and the opportunity to showcase facilities and highlight the expertise of our tenant companies and across Campus. 

Dyneval and Beta Bugs presented to a panel of investors. Benchmark Genetics Shrimp was also in attendance and Prozymi Biolabs conducted a taste test of gluten free bread - their technology hopes to make wheat-containing bread safe for everyone to eat by degrading the protein that causes allergies.

Roslin Innovation Centre exhibition stand at A3 Scotland 2024 with Val Hughes-White, Director of Innovation

MEMBERSHIP LAUNCHES AT ROSLIN INNOVATION CENTRE

The University of Edinburgh (UoE) Easter Bush Campus is home to the Roslin Institute, the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and the Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems. Through these entities, it offers a gateway to world-class infrastructure and expertise to drive sustainable agriculture, control diseases and enhance health.

Membership at Roslin Innovation Centre offers individuals an opportunity to engage and interact with this  vibrant and inspiring innovation ecosystem in A3 and One Health through a new Membership opportunity within our newly designed "Moss Zone" within the Agri-Tech Hub.


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