Industry Connect: EngBio
Virtual
6 weeks · 2 hrs/week
Industry Connect: EngBio is an interactive online training programme designed for researchers, early-career professionals, technical specialists, and individuals transitioning into Engineering Biology roles.
Whether you are exploring opportunities beyond academia, starting your first industry role, or looking to upskill and apply your expertise in new sectors, the programme helps you understand how Engineering Biology creates real-world commercial, environmental, and societal impact.
Through practical workshops, industry insights, and peer collaboration, participants develop the communication, collaboration, and commercial awareness needed to engage confidently with businesses, innovation teams, startups, and commercial partners.
This programme will help you to:
Work effectively with industry
Demonstrate the value of your expertise
Unlock opportunities for collaboration, funding, and career progression
The programme has given me templates and tools upon which to build strategies to develop my career with focus.
-Participant, University of Edinburgh
Target the right industry audiences and explain their relevance to institutional goals
Spot and assess high-value collaboration opportunities
Communicate research in clear, business-friendly language
Deliver impactful introductions that spark interest
Build a professional brand that raises institutional visibility
Use frameworks to create a sustainable networking strategy for long-term partnerships

Tuesday, 28 October 2026
Tuesday, 4 November 2026
Tuesday, 11 November 2026
Tuesday, 18 November 2026
Tuesday, 25 November 2026
Tuesday, 2 December 2026
Save £150 with early bird pricing. Typically covered by departmental research or training budgets.
Before applying, please confirm with your PI, supervisor, or budget holder that funding is available.
Early bird
Standard Fee
Planning to book for a larger group? If you'd like to book five or more places, get in touch to discuss a dedicated training solution.
We can tailor the content, delivery format, and scheduling to suit your organisation's needs, while also supporting with recruitment and marketing.
