Member Event: “Bio-derived surfactants and detergents for agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care”

Business focused networking event“Bio-derived surfactants and detergents for agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care” Keystone Innovation Centre, Thetford.

The event will: • Demonstrate how to add novel functionality to product formulation and benefit from replacing chemical surfactants with their bio-derived alternative, biosurfactants; • Explore formulation and product development using biorenewables and naturally-derived formulation agents such as detergents, emulsifiers and surfactants; • Discuss current research and development in the biosurfactants sector; • Highlight the options for using bio-derived materials and manufacturing processes to improve the sustainability profile of your company; • Offer pitching opportunities for businesses to showcase their biosurfactant technology ideas or development to major manufacturers; • Highlight funding opportunities for innovation and product development; • Present a networking opportunity for small businesses and entrepreneurs to meet with larger companies that are aspiring to develop a portfolio of technologies in the area of biosurfactants

Cost£15 (inc VAT).Register here. Places are limited and priority will be given to businesses. If you are an academic please contact us prior to registering.

Who should attend? Businesses, technology or bioprocess developers in the cosmetic and personal care, animal care/hygiene, agriculture and pharmaceutical sectors interested in engaging in the development or commercialisation of biosurfactants.

Pitch to the industry.If you have an idea to present during the pitch session (5 minutes), please contact Dr Liliya Serazetdinova ([email protected]) by 17 February 2015.

The Adapt Group is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund and offers a range of free consultancy and advice to companies interested in biosurfactant applications. It also offers contract consultancy and venture funding to support innovation.