Industry Connect: EngBio
Build the skills, confidence, and industry connections to thrive in
Engineering Biology
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Industry Connect: EngBio
Build the skills, confidence, and industry connections to thrive in
Engineering Biology
Get in Touch
Industry Connect: EngBio
Build the skills, confidence, and industry connections to thrive in
Engineering Biology
Get in Touch
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
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
“Fantastic course, thought- provoking and tailored to be active!
A more than worthwhile break from the lab.” -Postdoc, MPLS, University of Oxford
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
Who Is The
Programme For?
Industry Connect: EngBio is designed for:
Early-career researchers interested in industry collaboration or commercialisation
Scientists and technical professionals starting industry-facing roles
Individuals transitioning from academia into industry
Professionals looking to upskill or cross-skill into Engineering Biology and bio-based innovation
Innovation, R&D, and technical staff who want a better understanding of commercialisation and value chains
Anyone interested in how Engineering Biology is translated into real-world products, partnerships, and businesses
“Fantastic course, thought- provoking and tailored to be active!
A more than worthwhile break from the lab.”
- Postdoc, MPLS, University of Oxford
“Fantastic course, thought- provoking and tailored to be active!
A more than worthwhile break from the lab.” - Postdoc, MPLS, University of Oxford
Why Take Part?
Engineering Biology is creating new opportunities across chemicals, materials, food, agriculture, healthcare, sustainability, and manufacturing.
As the sector grows, there is increasing demand for people who can combine technical expertise with commercial awareness, collaboration skills, and the ability to work across disciplines.
Industry Connect: EngBio helps participants build these capabilities in a practical, supportive, and accessible way — whether you are entering the sector for the first time or developing the next stage of your career.
Industry Connect: EngBio Speakers
Industry Connect: EngBio features prominent guest speakers at each of the six workshops. These individuals will share their knowledge of Engineering Biology, enriching the programme and giving participants real-world insights.
Speakers Include:
“The course was fantastic – exceeding all my expectations. The content was clear, and the practice with other group members gave me confidence to share my thoughts and practice using industry tools in a safe space.
As a result of this course, I feel more confident in my ability to deliver impact with my research.”
- Victoria Milner, King's College London
“The practical advice on how to use LinkedIn, how to network, and how to translate your skills to industry were the most useful things.” - PhD Student, University of Birmingham
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Programme Fee
£1,145 + VAT (standard fee)
Typically covered by departmental, research, or organisational training budgets.
Before applying, please confirm with your PI, supervisor, or budget holder that funding is available.
Who Is The Programme For?
Industry Connect: EngBio is designed for:
Early-career researchers interested in industry collaboration or commercialisation
Scientists and technical professionals starting industry-facing roles
Individuals transitioning from academia into industry
Professionals looking to upskill or cross-skill into Engineering Biology and bio-based innovation
Innovation, R&D, and technical staff who want a better understanding of commercialisation and value chains
Anyone interested in how Engineering Biology is translated into real-world products, partnerships, and businesses
Industry Connect: EngBio Speakers
Industry Connect: EngBio features prominent guest speakers at each of the six workshops. These individuals will share their knowledge of Engineering Biology, enriching the programme and giving participants real-world insights. Speakers Include:
“The course was fantastic – exceeding all my expectations. The content was clear, and the practice with other group members gave me confidence to share my thoughts and practice using industry tools in a safe space.
As a result of this course, I feel more confident in my ability to deliver impact with my research.”
- Victoria Milner, King's College London
“The course was fantastic – exceeding all my expectations. The content was clear, and the practice with other group members gave me confidence to share my thoughts and practice using industry tools in a safe space.
As a result of this course, I feel more confident in my ability to deliver impact with my research.”
- Victoria Milner, King's College London
“The practical advice on how to use LinkedIn, how to network, and how to translate your skills to industry were the most useful things.” - PhD Student, University of Birmingham
Why Take Part?
Engineering Biology is creating new opportunities across chemicals, materials, food, agriculture, healthcare, sustainability, and manufacturing.
As the sector grows, there is increasing demand for people who can combine technical expertise with commercial awareness, collaboration skills, and the ability to work across disciplines.
Industry Connect: EngBio helps participants build these capabilities in a practical, supportive, and accessible way — whether you are entering the sector for the first time or developing the next stage of your career.
Early career researchers, including postdoctoral researchers and those in the later stages of their PhD, working in any area of engineering biology.
This programme is particularly relevant for researchers who want to:
Develop a stronger understanding of how businesses and organisations operate
Build more effective relationships with industry partners
Explore career pathways beyond academia, including roles in industry
Increase the impact and application of their research
Identify new opportunities for collaboration and funding
Why Take Part?
Programme Fee
£1,145 + VAT (standard fee)
Typically covered by departmental, research, or organisational training budgets.
Before applying, please confirm with your PI, supervisor, or budget holder that funding is available.
Engineering Biology is creating new opportunities across chemicals, materials, food, agriculture, healthcare, sustainability, and manufacturing.
As the sector grows, there is increasing demand for people who can combine technical expertise with commercial awareness, collaboration skills, and the ability to work across disciplines.
Industry Connect: EngBio helps participants build these capabilities in a practical, supportive, and accessible way — whether you are entering the sector for the first time or developing the next stage of your career.
Programme Fee
£1,145 + VAT
Typically covered by departmental, research, or organisational training budgets.
Before applying, please confirm with your PI, supervisor, or budget holder that funding is available.
Key Dates
Session | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Taster session | Tuesday 28th April 2026 | 12:30–13:30 |
| Early bird deadline | 15th May 2026 | 17:00 |
| Applications close | 29th May 2026 | 17:00 |
Programme Schedule
The programme runs from June to July, with weekly interactive workshops.
Session | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1: Exploring Opportunities in Industry | Thursday 11th June 2026 | 10:00–12:00 |
| Module 2: Discovering where you add value in industry | Thursday 18th June 2026 | 10:00–12:00 |
| Module 3: Speaking the language of business | Thursday 25th June 2026 | 10:00–12:00 |
| Module 4: Communicating your value to industry | Thursday 2nd July 2026 | 10:00-12:00 |
| Module 5: Positioning yourself as an expert to industry | Thursday 9th July 2026 | 10:00-12:00 |
| Module 6: Building meaningful relationships with industry | Thursday 16th July 2026 | 10:00–12:00 |
All sessions are interactive and discussion-based, with opportunities to engage with industry speakers and peers.
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“The practical advice on how to use LinkedIn, how to network, and how to translate your skills to industry were the most useful things.”
- PhD Student, University of Birmingham
Who Is The Programme For?
Industry Connect: EngBio is designed for:
Early-career researchers interested in industry collaboration or commercialisation
Scientists and technical professionals starting industry-facing roles
Individuals transitioning from academia into industry
Professionals looking to upskill or cross-skill into Engineering Biology and bio-based innovation
Innovation, R&D, and technical staff who want a better understanding of commercialisation and value chains
Anyone interested in how Engineering Biology is translated into real-world products, partnerships, and businesses
Industry Connect: EngBio is designed for:
Early-career researchers interested in industry collaboration or commercialisation
Scientists and technical professionals starting industry-facing roles
Individuals transitioning from academia into industry
Professionals looking to upskill or cross-skill into Engineering Biology and bio-based innovation
Innovation, R&D, and technical staff who want a better understanding of commercialisation and value chains
Anyone interested in how Engineering Biology is translated into real-world products, partnerships, and businesses
Engineering Biology is "a strategic priority for economic growth and innovation."
Industry Connect: EngBio has been co-designed with researchers, and this programme is specifically tailored for EngBio researchers.
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Engineering Biology is “a strategic priority for economic growth and innovation."
Industry Connect: EngBio has been co-designed with researchers, and this programme is specifically tailored for EngBio researchers.
"The guest speaker programme was extremely valuable.
All gave different insights - it was the range that worked so well.” - PhD Student, Grand Union DTP
Key Dates
Session | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Taster session | Tuesday 28th April 2026 | 12:30–13:30 |
| Early bird deadline | 15th May 2026 | 17:00 |
| Applications close | 29th May 2026 | 17:00 |
Programme Schedule
The programme runs from June to July, with weekly interactive workshops.
Session | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1: Exploring Opportunities in Industry | Thursday 11th June 2026 | 10:00–12:00 |
| Module 2: Discovering where you add value in industry | Thursday 18th June 2026 | 10:00–12:00 |
| Module 3: Speaking the language of business | Thursday 25th June 2026 | 10:00–12:00 |
| Module 4: Communicating your value to industry | Thursday 2nd July 2026 | 10:00-12:00 |
| Module 5: Positioning yourself as an expert to industry | Thursday 9th July 2026 | 10:00-12:00 |
| Module 6: Building meaningful relationships with industry | Thursday 16th July 2026 | 10:00–12:00 |
All sessions are interactive and discussion-based, with opportunities to engage with industry speakers and peers.
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Grounded in the Engineering Biology Ecosystem
Skillfluence has worked extensively with partners from across the UK engineering biology landscape, including:
Grounded in the Engineering Biology Ecosystem
Skillfluence has worked extensively with partners from across the UK engineering biology landscape, including:
This experience ensures the programme is grounded in the real context, challenges, and opportunities of engineering biology.
"The guest speaker programme was extremely valuable.
All gave different insights - it was the range that worked so well.”
- PhD Student, Grand Union DTP
Engineering Biology is “a strategic priority for economic growth and innovation."
Industry Connect: EngBio has been co-designed with researchers, and this programme is specifically tailored for EngBio researchers.
"The guest speaker programme was extremely valuable.
All gave different insights - it was the range that worked so well.” - PhD Student, Grand Union DTP
To apply for the programme, please complete an application form:
To apply for the programme, please complete an application form:
The deadline to apply is Friday 29th May at 5pm.
To find out more about the programme, please contact info@skillfluence.co.uk.
The deadline to apply is Friday 29th May at 5pm.
To find out more about the programme, please contact info@skillfluence.co.uk.
For full terms and conditions, please click here.
For full terms and conditions, please click here.
For full terms and conditions, please click here.
Get in Touch
Get in Touch
Skillfluence has worked extensively with partners from across the UK engineering biology landscape, including:
Grounded in the Engineering Biology Ecosystem
To apply for the programme, please complete an application form:
The deadline to apply is Friday 29th May at 5pm.
To find out more about the programme, please contact info@skillfluence.co.uk.
For full terms and conditions, please click here.
Get in Touch
Key Dates
Session | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Taster session | Tuesday 28th April 2026 | 12:30–13:30 |
| Early bird deadline | 15th May 2026 | 17:00 |
| Applications close | 29th May 2026 | 17:00 |
Programme
Schedule
The programme runs from June to July, with weekly interactive workshops.
Session | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1: Exploring Opportunities in Industry | Thursday 11th June 2026 | 10:00–12:00 |
| Module 2: Discovering where you add value in industry | Thursday 18th June 2026 | 10:00–12:00 |
| Module 3: Speaking the language of business | Thursday 25th June 2026 | 10:00–12:00 |
| Module 4: Communicating your value to industry | Thursday 2nd July 2026 | 10:00-12:00 |
| Module 5: Positioning yourself as an expert to industry | Thursday 9th July 2026 | 10:00-12:00 |
| Module 6: Building meaningful relationships with industry | Thursday 16th July 2026 | 10:00–12:00 |
Get in Touch