Engineering biology is transforming the way we make things. In this episode our host, Steve Bagshaw, Chair, High Value Manufacturing Catapult, is joined by Clare Trippett, Principal Strategic Opportunities Manager at CPI, and Professor Aline Miller, Professor at University of Manchester, to map out why this moment matters, and what it will take for the UK to lead.We unpack how biology is becoming programmable, enabling cleaner, faster and more sustainable products across health, materials, chemicals and food, and why coordinated national strategy and responsible practice are essential. The conversation explores the enormous economic potential of the bioeconomy, the urgent role engineering biology can play in addressing climate and health challenges, and the persistent hurdles that remain, including scale-up, regulation, investment, and public understanding.Join this exciting discussion on the possibilities ahead and the steps we must take to get there.--------------------------------------------------- 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. --------------------------------------------------- Explore more incredible stories from our people on our social channels: LinkedIn – / uk-cpi Instagram – / ukcpi --------------------------------------------------- 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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