Bioprocessing Entrepreneurship Scale-Up Challenge 2026 (BEST)

Bioprocessing Entrepreneurship Scale-Up Challenge 2026 (BEST)

Date and venue: 2-6 Nov 2026, Durham

 Applications are now open for BEST 2026, a 5-day residential programme for Early Career Researchers in bioprocessing, generating biological products for a range of biotechnological applications.  The programme offers industry-led training, real case studies and site visits, culminating in a Dragons’ Den-style pitch.

This intensive event is organised by BEST 2026 is co-organised by BioProNET2, the ELEMENTAL Hub and the Centre for Advanced Diagnostics Development and Application (CADDA) and is designed for a small group of participants.  A £250 non-refundable registration contribution covers all accommodation, meals, training and industrial visits.

If you are a PhD (year 3+) or an early postdoc/industry researcher in a relevant field see HERE to apply. For informal enquiries, contact Dr Jo Flannelly.