Bridging the Funding Gap: Scaling Innovations in Circular Bioeconomy

16 October 2024 16 October 2024 Dialogue and networking event, as part of Bioeconomy Ireland Week

Recognising the critical need to bridge the funding gap between fund-seekers and providers in the circular bioeconomy, and following the publication of the National Bioeconomy Action Plan 2023-2025, we are pleased to invite you to a dialogue and networking event. As one of the flagship events of Bioeconomy Ireland Week, the event is organised by ShapingBio, in collaboration with Teagasc, BiOrbic and Furthr.

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Registration Deadline: 11^th October 2024

The event will focus on exploring strategies to tackle the funding challenges and gaps in scaling innovation. Representatives from successful spin-out and start-up companies, alongside key experts and investors, will contribute to the discussions.

During the event, three bio-economy companies will share their experiences in securing finance, discussing the factors that enabled their success and the obstacles they encountered. In addition, two investors active in this field will offer insights into their funding instruments and what they seek in potential investments.

Click here to register to attend!

Registration Deadline: 11^th October 2024

Programme:

Networking and coffee

Welcome and overview
Prof. Maeve Henchion, Teagasc, ShapingBio and BiOrbic

Keynote presentation: Founding and developing spin-out companies: the role of the scientist
Prof. Kevin O'Connor, Director BiOrbic Bioeconomy SFI Research Centre and Co-founder of Bioplastech and Nova Mentis

Securing finance for scaling: Tales from three companies
Moderated by Dr. Rosalind Beere, Furthr

• Company 1: Omuu - Dr. Frank Clarke, Founder, Omuu Pet food
• Company 2: MyGug - Fiona Kelliher, CEO MyGug for food waste management
• Company 3: FoodCloud - Aoibheann O'Brien, Co-founder & Director of Development and Innovation at FoodCloud

Funding requirements & opportunities
Moderated by Dr. Rosalind Beere, Futhr

• The Yield Lab - David Bowles, Managing Partner at the Yield Lab
• Bank of Ireland - Colette Shirley, Director of Sustainability, Corporate & Markets.

Close, followed by networking