Last chance to enter the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2023 – nominations close TODAY

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Last chance to enter the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2023 – nominations close TODAY
With nominations closing TODAY (Thursday 31 August) for the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2023, this is your last chance to shine a light on property and construction businesses, professionals, and projects in our region! An opportunity to reward the hard work of your team, boost morale, and showcase your successes, the Bricks celebrate the outstanding work of those shaping the landscape of the East Midlands, recognising development projects and people in commercial and public building across the region – from offices, industrial and residential, through to community projects such as leisure schemes and schools. We also highlight the work of architects, agencies and those behind large schemes. The glittering awards ceremony revealing winners will take place on Thursday 28 September, at the famous Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, also offering the perfect chance to forge new contacts with property and construction professionals from across the region. The event will additionally feature Mike Denby, Director of Inward Investment and Place Marketing at Leicester City Council, as keynote speaker. Nominations for the awards close TODAY. To enter your (or another) business/development for the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2023, please click on a category link below or visit this page:
The Overall Winner of the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2023 will also be awarded a year of marketing/publicity worth £20,000. After winning a trio of awards at last year’s event, Jon Marston, Managing Director of Building East Midlands, Galliford Try Construction, said: “We are immensely proud of the work that has taken place at Broad Marsh Car Park, and the recognition it has received at the East Midlands Bricks Awards is just reward for the efforts of the team. I congratulate all those involved for their achievement in winning these three awards.”
Find out who last year’s winners were here.

Book your tickets now

Tickets can now be booked for the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2023 – click here to secure yours. The special awards evening and networking event will be held on Thursday 28 September 2023 in the Derek Randall Suite at the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground from 4:30pm – 7:30pm. Connect with local decision makers over canapés and complimentary drinks while applauding the outstanding companies and projects in our region, and hear from Mike Denby, Director of Inward Investment and Place Marketing at Leicester City Council, our keynote speaker. Dress code is standard business attire. Thanks to our sponsors:                                                             To be held at:

Businesses urged to give the gift of Hope in new charity partnership led by Derby agency

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Businesses urged to give the gift of Hope in new charity partnership led by Derby agency

Businesses are being urged to give families the gift of ‘Hope’ in a new charity partnership spearheaded by a Derby PR agency.

The me&dee charity has launched a new sponsorship scheme allowing businesses to give families ‘Hope’ – a special keepsake elephant with a voice recorder in the zip-up pouch contained in its ear, which has been used by hundreds of families to record poignant last messages of loved ones, often children.

The device allows families with a potentially life-limiting diagnosis to record the voice of a loved one, providing huge comfort in times of bereavement. The elephant has even been used to record the voice of a very ill boy’s snoring, which his mum listened to after he had sadly passed away.

Now the charity is urging businesses to lend support with a 12-month sponsorship of the adorable elephant, with the offer of one Hope embroidered with a business’s logo as the ideal friendly companion around the office.

The first business to offer sponsorship of Hope is Derby-based Penguin PR.

Maria Hanson MBE said: “In times of bereavement, having Hope the elephant can be enormously comforting to families.

“Hope has been so popular with our families since we first started giving her five years ago. Families started putting little notes in her ears which gave me the idea that we could include a voice recorder. It was prompted by one of the people we help who said what they dreaded most was that they would forget how their loved one’s voice or laugh sounded.

“Since then providing Hope has turned into one of the most powerful things we can do for people. We have had family members recording their heartbeat into Hope’s voice recorder so that if the worst happens, that comforting record of the person who has left us can live on.

“We give Hope too all of our families who are facing short, uncertain or challenging futures. We recently lost a little boy at Burton Hospital. His mum wanted to record his snoring, so that she can hug Hope and listen to him snoring.

“We are now working closely with families at Royal Derby and Burton hospitals who really appreciate being given a Hope keepsake when they are going through tough times together. She is much, much more than a cuddly toy. She helps families keep memories alive, and you can’t put a price on that. And if you get businesses to the office, you might be able to talk about ‘the elephant in the room’!”

Simon Burch, director of Penguin PR, said: “We love working with me&dee and we are delighted to sponsor this worthwhile charity with our sponsorship of Hope. She looks very smart with her Penguin PR logo emblazoned on the front and it’s good to think we are helping families by providing another 12 Hopes through a year’s sponsorship scheme.

“It would be great to see other companies following suit and ordering their own branded ‘Hopes’ too – anyone’s company logo would look great!

“We know how much it means to Maria and her charity to know they can provide comfort to families too.”

Gifting a Hope for 12 months with the option of a specially branded keepsake with your company logo costs £35 a month.

Law firm’s sustainability initiatives – steps towards a greener future?

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Law firm’s sustainability initiatives – steps towards a greener future?

Climate conscious law firm Sills & Betteridge LLP are delighted to announce the introduction of a range of energy saving, carbon emission reducing initiatives. Its largest undertaking is the recent installation of 79 solar panels to its central Lincoln Head Office with the aim of generating 1/3 of the site’s total energy usage – for 4 months of the year, solar energy will fully power the 4 floor office. Derrick Denton, Director of UK Alternative Energy of North Hykeham in the city who managed the project said of the install “With Sills and Betteridge now occupying the whole of Aquis House, the challenge was to find a solar solution to help reduce the energy use within the building. A total of 79 x 405 W Canadian solar panels giving a system size 30.37kw, 3 x 10kw Solis inverters have been installed using a flat roof mounting system. This system has been equally split throughout the building and connected to the consumer units within the plant room. This system should see 25,000kwh of electricity generated each year and should see a saving of around six tons of CO2 every year. All the inverters are online, and the system can be displayed and monitored from anywhere in the world”. Another investment has been the purchase of a new MG ZS Electric Hatchback car, bought to replace one of the firm’s diesel vehicles. It will be used by members of the firm to attend client appointments, external meetings and events. A charging point has been installed at Aquis House which clients are welcome to use when they are when visiting for appointments. The firm aspires to have a fully electric fleet by 2025. Remote working and online video meetings are encouraged to help reduce avoidable travel across the region. Such methods became very popular with both clients and employees, further to their introduction during lockdown. Digital and paper-light file management and document storage are another efficiency that the firm is embracing, to cut down on paper consumption and the cost of print and archiving. Document management system iManage is being rolled out across the firm to support its main practice management system. Even the firm’s website www.sillslegal.co.uk is green, as verified by The Green Web Foundation, an independent non-profit organisation which tracks how much of the internet runs on green energy. Developed by DBS Internet Marketing, the site minimises the use of resources (and therefore energy) through quick download speeds and user-friendly navigation on all classes of device – and their hosting partner OVH used either renewable or low-carbon energy for 77% of its power last year with plans to increase it to 100%. Chief Executive Officer of Sills & Betteridge, Martyn Hall said “Like many law firms, we are working hard to understand the impact of our operations and working methods on the environment and are actively seeking to reduce our overall carbon footprint with the initiatives and best practices outlined above. Our team have welcomed the new projects and we look forward to introducing more across the wider firm.”  

East Midlands business confidence lowest in UK

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East Midlands business confidence lowest in UK
Business confidence in the East Midlands fell five points during August to 25%, the lowest reading of all UK nations and regions, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.  Companies in the region reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 13 points at 24%. When taken alongside their optimism in the economy, up two points to 27%, this gives a headline confidence reading of 25%.  East Midlands businesses identified their top target areas for growth in the next six months as investing in their team (44%), diversifying into new markets (32%) and evolving their offer (28%). The Business Barometer, which surveys 1,200 businesses monthly, provides early signals about UK economic trends both regionally and nationwide.  A net balance of 27% of businesses in the region expect to increase staff levels over the next year, up 12 points on last month. Overall UK business confidence increased to its highest level since February last year, jumping 10 points to 41% in August. All 11 regions and nations reported a positive business confidence reading in August, with nine regions and nations reporting a higher confidence reading month-on-month. Optimism in the UK economy also increased in August by 16 points to 37%, and the number of businesses expecting an increase in their trading prospects rose by three points to 46%. Businesses in London reported the highest levels of business confidence at 52% (up 20 points month-on-month), its strongest reading in 14 months. Firms in the South East reported the second highest reading at 47% (up 17 points month-on-month), followed by those in the South West at 46% (up 12 points month on month). The construction, retail and service sectors all saw a rise in business confidence in August. Services gained 12 points to reach a 22-month high of 42%, while retail firms were up nine points to 44%, an 18-month high. Construction firms’ confidence also increased by 11 points to a four-month high of 42%. In contrast, manufacturing confidence fell for a second consecutive month with a 4-point decline to 30%, taking it to the lowest level since April 2023.  Dave Atkinson, regional director for the East Midlands at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, said: “Despite a slip in confidence in the East Midlands this month, businesses remain focused on the future. They continue to identify opportunities for growth, in particular focusing on developing their teams. “In order to ensure they have the capital to attract, retain and train talent, businesses need to keep a close eye on their cash flow as we go through the latter half of the year. Lloyds Bank will be by the side of the region’s firms to support them with the financial tools they need as they invest in their workforce and the future.” Hann-Ju Ho, senior economist, Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, said: “The bounce in economic optimism this month is the standout point. Our analysis shows that businesses felt relief that interest rates may be reaching their peak, alongside hopes that measures to tackle inflation are having an impact. “With trading prospects remaining stable, and hiring and wage intentions also rising, the macro environment for small businesses and those outside the manufacturing sector is more upbeat. “From the data, large firms and manufacturers are experiencing some degree of caution, which is likely to reflect the wider global economic environment and, for manufacturing, the rotation of spending towards services.”

SLG secures four new sites as Midlands portfolio expands

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SLG secures four new sites as Midlands portfolio expands

The Strategic Land Group (SLG) has continued its expansion into the Midlands, agreeing terms for land promotion agreements for four new sites totalling 76 acres.

Its latest four sites span Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Leicestershire and, combined, could deliver more than 300 new homes and 440,000 sq ft of commercial space.

SLG is already actively promoting three sites in the region, including a scheme in Stone, which would deliver 130 new homes, a site in Market Drayton where planning is in for 125 properties and a potential scheme in Newcastle-under-Lyme consisting of circa 90 homes. All three are now proposed housing allocations in emerging Local Plans.

Headed up by Managing Director Paul Smith, SLG is currently working with a portfolio of 16 sites.

Paul said: “We have seen considerable growth in our portfolio across the Midlands during the last 12 months as landowners seek to maximise the value of their land or diversify holdings that are no longer used for farming. Developers are still keen to acquire well-located sites bordering established towns and villages, particularly given the shortage of suitable sites. 

“The housing crisis has reached an acute level and it is more important than ever that councils and developers work together to build new homes in the right places. Failure to do so not only has a huge impact on the young and their aspirations to own their own home, but also carries implications for economic growth, particularly in less prosperous areas.”

Nottingham training provider MP Skills apprenticeship all ‘good’, says Ofsted

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Nottingham training provider MP Skills apprenticeship all ‘good’, says Ofsted
Eastwood-based MP Skills, a training provider for the mineral products industry, has been rated a ‘Good Provider’ by Ofsted inspectors. The recent three-day inspection covered several aspects of the provision of the Level 2 mineral processing mobile and static plant apprenticeship. The inspection included the apprentice learner experience, course content, mentoring and safeguarding. Throughout the inspection the quality of education was reviewed along with behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership, and management of the apprenticeship. The inspection report noted:
  • Apprentices are enthusiastic about their courses.
  • Apprentices develop positive relationships with their learning mentors.
  • They benefit from a rich curriculum that is informed by the frequent conversations that MPQC staff have with a range of employers in the sector.
  • Leaders and managers use their extensive industry experience to select the course content that is most useful to apprentices.
  • Apprentices develop their knowledge and skills and become valued employees with several gaining promotion and additional responsibility.
  • Learning mentors provide opportunities for apprentices to visit a range of sites so that they can learn about environments, working practices and job roles across the whole sector.
  • Arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
  Commenting on the results, Neil Peacock, General Manager, MP Skills said, “This Ofsted result is testament to the hard work, specialist knowledge and commitment from our expert delivery learning mentors and assessors, plus our fantastic apprenticeship coordinator and management teams. We strive to provide excellent learner development and structured apprenticeship experience to support the needs of the wider industry over multiple employers, and I am incredibly proud of what we, as a business, have achieved. “In the ever-changing arena of competence development, it is vitally important that we value the contribution of good quality education and qualifications such as this apprenticeship. Setting industry standards is one of the key pillars of Minerals Matter, the mineral products sector’s approach to future skills and succession, and we work reciprocally with them to ensure qualifications have a pivotal role in the journey to a safer, more effective workforce.” “This apprenticeship and the success stories which have emerged from the candidates that have undergone the programme, is down to the blended learning approach that we created to ensure we support the sector and manage expectations and complexities of working with multiple employers both large and SME, who forward their employees to the programme. “ The Ofsted report also commented on the use of classroom and virtual formats, ongoing training, mentoring and pastoral care of candidates. Task setting, a suite of e-learning and the use of external learning opportunities enrich candidates’ CPD development. Simon Smith, Operations Director, describes his experience of the apprenticeship, “As an SME, Longwater Gravel knows that investing in our employees, by providing them with high quality training and assessments for which they gain nationally recognised qualifications is vital to the success of the business. Apprenticeships are a much-enhanced investment, for example the Mineral Processing Mobile and Static Plant Operator Apprenticeship, developed and delivered by the team at MP Skills, includes a fantastic programme of training which not only ensures that apprentices become competent operators, but also enables them to gain a much wider understanding and appreciation of the industry and all the opportunities it has to offer”. Sharan Ghattora, HR Project Manager for Day Group Limited added, “Working with MP Skills on apprenticeship programmes has supported Day Group to be able to provide structured training which helps apprentices to develop and to be able to get to see processes from start to finish on the job. This has helped our apprentices add to our organisation making it more effective, productive, and competent whilst also bringing new ideas and knowledge from their learnings. “The experience working alongside MP Skills has been seamless as they are great at communicating, organised and supportive to not only the apprentices but also to the managers. It is a really rewarding experience seeing apprentices develop professionally and personally throughout the course”. MP Skills is currently mentoring its eighth cohort since 2019, with 14 apprentices currently on the programme, working with five companies. A new apprentice cohort begins in September. “We offer the opportunity to companies in the sector to place apprentices on our programme every March and September, but also will work flexibly with employers should there be enough to start further cohorts outside these enrolment times. This consistency is important in driving up knowledge and opportunity and knowing that our programme has this Ofsted endorsement further underpins its value”, added Neil.

Derby-based large format print, graphic and signage firm MX Display received heartfelt thanks from Derbyshire hospice

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Derby-based large format print, graphic and signage firm MX Display received heartfelt thanks from Derbyshire hospice
Derby-based large format print, graphic and signage firm MX Display has received a delivery of birthday cakes from staff at a Derbyshire hospice. MX Display, which is based in Derby’s Meteor Business Park, was sent the surprise package of ice-topped muffins – after brightening up the interiors at Treetops Hospice and supporting the charity with its new branding. Staff at MX Display, which is based on Mansfield Road, created brand-new fascia signs and window graphics and installed them at a total of 17 Treetops charity shops across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The firm donated all the signs to Treetops Hospice and members of the MX Display team installed them for free. The massive delivery of cakes to MX Display was organised to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Treetops Hospice, which offers nursing care and emotional support to adults    with life-limiting conditions, those who’ve been bereaved, and their loved ones. David Lister, Sales Director at MX Display, said: “We had no idea that we were going to receive the cakes from Treetops Hospice. It was a lovely surprise for staff, and we were very grateful. “The team enjoyed the treats, and it was extremely kind to be recognised for the support we have given Treetops over the years. “We helped with the charity’s rebrand and created new fascia signs and window graphics. We also worked to enhance the Wellbeing Space and counselling centre with murals and designs for patients to enjoy. “This charity is close to our hearts and that is why we wanted to support the outstanding work it does in our local community.” MX Display installed a large textured 3D mural of a tree in the hospice counselling centre. This is where clients come for bereavement and life-limiting illness counselling. The team also created a three-metre tall bespoke illustration of silver birch trees and birds for the hospice Wellbeing Space which welcomes hundreds of patients and visitors through its doors every month. Julie Heath, chief executive at Treetops Hospice, said: “We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone at MX Display for their incredible generosity. They’ve helped us to rebrand all our charity shops across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and the additional design work around our site provides a warm welcome to patients and visitors. “We are very proud of our new Treetops brand which we launched last year. At the time, we couldn’t justify the spend on big things like rebranding our shop signs. That’s when wonderful businesses like MX Display stepped in to help and we are extremely grateful for their support.” Since the launch of MX Display in 1996, the business has specialised in the production and installation of high-quality interior branding graphics, signage and displays across the East Midlands and beyond. It focuses on delivering high calibre print for a diverse range of clients including the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, the University of Derby, Chester Zoo, and blue-chip companies including Coca-Cola, Triumph Motorcycles and Liverpool Football Club. David said: “We love the fact that our work at MX Display is so varied, and we are always excited to bring unique designs and ideas to life. “We very much enjoy meeting clients and discussing our bespoke graphics and signage solutions and we thoroughly enjoy getting creative for people. Week by week, month by month, we continue to grow our client base across the UK.”

Elevate secures £11.9m Paragon Bank finance for historic Derby Silk Yard development

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Elevate secures £11.9m Paragon Bank finance for historic Derby Silk Yard development
Elevate Property Group has secured an £11.9 million finance facility from Paragon Bank’s Development Finance division for the development of The Silk Yard, a 258-strong apartment scheme in the centre of Derby. Located on the corner of John Street and Castleward Boulevard, the building consists of a selection of studio, one, two and three-bed apartments and is already proving popular with over 35% reserved. The Silk Yard, which is ideally positioned between the city centre and the railway station, will be built across three phases, with construction expected to be complete within two years. It will usher in new life at this landmark historic site, a site that has been home to manufacturing for the past 200 years. With more than 100 years of combined development experience, Elevate has a proven track record in regenerating urban sites into much-needed city centre living spaces that leave a positive legacy. Previous schemes have ranged from mid-century conversions and contemporary new builds to transforming forensic science labs and even the painstaking restoration of one of Birmingham’s last remaining Georgian villas in Old Heaton House. The Silk Yard deal was led on behalf of Paragon by Relationship Director Toby Burgess, with support from Portfolio Manager Joshua Mann, and marks the sixth collaboration between Paragon and Elevate. Steve Dodd, Chief Executive of Elevate Property Group, said: “The Silk Yard is in the prime DE1 area of the city and offers a collection of high quality, contemporary apartments. “All are spacious, light-filled homes, built for a new generation of living and are ideal for young professionals, commuters, downsizers, and investors. “It has been a pleasure to work with Toby Burgess, Joshua Mann and the Paragon Development Finance team on these fantastic properties. Paragon shared our vision for the development, took the time and care to understand our requirements, and delivered an ideal financing facility that will bring ideal properties to Derby city centre.” Toby Burgess, Paragon Bank Development Finance Relationship Manager, said: “The Silk Yard is an innovative development that ideally reflects our passion for supporting bespoke developments in ideal locations – and I’m delighted to have worked closely with Elevate to make this development a reality. “As a part of the FTSE250 Paragon Banking Group, Paragon Development Finance is ready to support developers throughout the UK in responding to the growing demand for high-quality homes that meet today’s needs. I look forward to following The Silk Yard’s success and seeing the benefit our partnership with Elevate will bring to Derby.” The £50m Silk Yard development, which has been designed by architects Corstorphine & Wright and is being built by Bode Contracting, is the first time Elevate Property Group has developed in Derby.

Nominations close TOMORROW for the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2023

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Nominations close TOMORROW for the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2023
With entries closing TOMORROW (31 August) for East Midlands Business Link’s prestigious Bricks Awards, don’t miss this opportunity to raise the profile of your business by submitting a nomination! Celebrating the region’s property and construction industry, its people, and outstanding developments, the annual awards attract leaders from across the region and are the perfect way for businesses to promote the work they are completing and create more buzz. Award categories include: most active estate agent, commercial development of the year, responsible business of the year, residential development of the year, developer of the year, deal of the year, architects of the year, excellence in design, sustainable development of the year, contractor of the year, and overall winner. A highlight in the business calendar, winners will be revealed at a glittering awards ceremony on Thursday 28 September, at the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground – an evening that will also provide plenty of chances to forge new contacts with property and construction professionals from across the region. After winning deal of the year at last year’s event, Trevor Wells, director at Wells McFarlane, said: “For Wells McFarlane, the Broadnook Garden Village deal involved more than a decade of work, requiring extensive collaboration and detailed local knowledge to navigate its numerous complexities. The sale completed in July [2022] and will allow for the creation of an entirely new community comprising homes, businesses, a primary school, leisure facilities and natural open space. It’s fantastic news that our years of hard work are now recognised as the East Midlands’ most significant deal of 2022. We would also like to thank East Midlands Business Link for organising such a successful and well-attended event.” To enter your (or another) business/development for the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2023, please click on a category link below or visit this page:
The Overall Winner of the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2023 will also be awarded a year of marketing/publicity worth £20,000.
Find out who last year’s winners were here.

Book your tickets now

Tickets can now be booked for the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2023 – click here to secure yours. The special awards evening and networking event will be held on Thursday 28 September 2023 in the Derek Randall Suite at the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground from 4:30pm – 7:30pm. Connect with local decision makers over canapés and complimentary drinks while applauding the outstanding companies and projects in our region, and hear from Mike Denby, Director of Inward Investment and Place Marketing at Leicester City Council, our keynote speaker. Dress code is standard business attire. Thanks to our sponsors:                                                             To be held at:

Significant funding boost to allow Nottingham researchers to unlock sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing

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Significant funding boost to allow Nottingham researchers to unlock sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing
Researchers from the University of Nottingham have joined forces with biotechnology company HydRegen for a project that will unlock sustainable biocatalytic hydrogenation – allowing the process to be scaled up and improved for industry use. The focus of the feasibility study will be on the intensification of metallo-enzyme production and aims to lower the cost of production for three enzymes that are critical to the production of the chemical building block quininuclidinol, which is used in the production of many important drugs and other end-products. Metallo-enzymes are exceptional tools for industrial biotechnology as they can carry out effectively a broad range of useful reactions. Their production however is more challenging than other enzymes and requires tailored research. By validating the cost and sustainability metrics for quinuclidinol manufacture, a ‘license-ready’ bio-based manufacturing route for quinuclidinol that meets the needs for reshoring key active pharmaceutical ingredients production can be produced. Dr Simone Morra, Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham, said: “I started collaborating with HydRegen back in 2022 and I’m excited to continue working with them on this new project. My team and I have a deep expertise in novel hydrogenase enzymes that can cycle dihydrogen and hydrogen ions. “These are the enzymes of interest to HydRegen due to their unusual balance in ease of production and ease of handling. We have the know-how and facilities in enzyme production spanning from early-stage academic research through to evaluation of scalable enzyme production in bioreactors to transfer to HydRegen as part of this collaboration for process intensification and scale up of metallo-enzyme production.

Dr Simone Morra, Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham commented: “This is the third grant we’ve received to collaborate with HydRegen, showing that applying our academic research to an industrial setting can prove incredibly fruitful – and I look forward to seeing what this new study reveals.”

Funded jointly by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Innovate UK, the teams will tackle the challenges in manufacturing readiness of current technologies, by intensifying and scaling enzyme production with a focus on applying it to a demonstrator process for quinuclidinol production.
Dr Rhiannon Evans, Head of Enzyme production and Molecular Biology at HydRegen, said: “We are excited to embark on this exciting project with Dr Simone Morra, and his team at the University of Nottingham.” Dr Evans continued: “This has the potential to make a step-change in HydRegen’s ability to lower cost and increase scalability of hydrogenase production.” The BBSRC, EPSRC and Innovate UK are supporting 34 feasibility studies across the UK to develop and improve sustainable biomanufacturing. The programme aims to enhance UK global competitiveness by supporting research and innovation that focuses on developing new and disruptive sustainable biomanufacturing products and processes that will support UK biomanufacturing in becoming net zero and resource efficient, resilient, and responsive, technologically advanced and digital by 2050.
 
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