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.

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.

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 Kelleher, 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, Furthr
  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

👉 Register now 👈

Location: The Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin, D08 YPP9

Date and time: Wednesday 16th of October 2024 from 9:15 AM - 1:00 PM (The event will begin at 10:00 AM and conclude at 12:00 PM).

Price: Free

If you are unable to attend in-person but are interested in the content of the event please contact Dr Noha Mahmoud: noha.mahmoud (at) teagasc.ie