Edinburgh-based biotech startup MiAlgae has received an investment of £1 million to focus on the commercialisation of its revolutionary microalgae product, targeting the rapidly growing global aquaculture and pet food industries. The biotech business uses co-products from the whisky distillation process to produce microalgae, which is high in omega 3 and other nutrients. The algae can be used to sustainably feed fish and create animal...
Marine scientists in Scotland have successfully trialled a new method for investigating the fertility of the European lobster, one of the country’s most valuable catches. Researchers at Heriot-Watt University and Orkney Sustainable Fisheries have proved that their non-invasive method, adapted from a technique used on lobsters in America, allows scientists supporting fishery management. The scientists can now monitor lobster egg numbers quickly while minimising loss....
A £200,000 grant scheme just launched will help seaweed researchers and industry work together to ensure sustainable growth in the industry. Guidelines for the GS-STAR Travel Grants The GS-STAR Travel Grants will provide funding of up to a maximum of £2k each (approx. USD 2600; May 2018) to applicants from the UK and DAC-list countries. These grants will be awarded quarterly between July 2018 –...
Life Sciences Scotland are proud to present this story of Douglas Martin, masters student at The University of Edinburgh and founder of MiAlgae. The start up revolutionises the animal and fish feeding industry using co-products of the whisky industry. This tremendous work received £500,000 from investors and saw Martin win an award of £100,000 at this years Scottish EDGE competition. Read the story below. A...
CREATING a key European hub in Grangemouth for the chemical sciences cluster is one of four priorities outlined in a new eight-year strategic plan by Chemical Sciences Scotland Industry Leadership Group. The plan, backed by Paul Wheelhouse, Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy, also details Scotland’s potential in the industrial biotechnology (IB) sector and aspires to establish Scotland as a world-class centre of high-value manufacturing as well as...