Firms meet in Scarborough to discuss innovative BioYorkshire partnership

The BioYorkshire programme, which is an innovative public-private partnership between the University of York, Fera Science Ltd and Askham Bryan College, aims to transform the region’s bioeconomy. Photo submitted

More than 35 local businesses came together at Anglo American’s office in Scarborough to discuss the creation of a bioeconomy network on the North Yorkshire coast.

The BioYorkshire programme, which is an innovative public-private partnership between the University of York, Fera Science Ltd and Askham Bryan College, aims to transform the region’s bioeconomy – the sustainable production of renewable resources from land and sea, and their conversion into food, feed, energy and other consumer products.

Professor Ian Graham, of the University of York, said: “This event was held to explore how BioYorkshire and Anglo American can work together to deliver a greener and more prosperous future for the area. It was great to see a good take-up from local businesses to come and hear about what is going on.”

Matt Parsons from Anglo American said: “The bioeconomy has been identified as a growth sector for the local economy, and we aim to play a role in supporting that growth and helping to create more jobs and opportunities in the region.”

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