We decided to move to Roslin because it offered the range of services , facilities and support that we needed . The package was cost effective and the costs were transparent . It was really important to us to be able to walk into labs that were ready to use with minimal modification , as we were unwilling to fit out a shell . We wanted to be part of a dynamic entrepreneurial community and the shared facilities helped keep our costs down Dr Ian Fotheringham , President , Ingenza ltd .
A community of like minded commercial companies
Biological Consulting Europe Ltd Provide expert support and advice in product development and commercialisation to smaller healthcare companies .
Censo Biotechnologies Ltd A stem cell technology company providing human cells and contract research services for drug discovery , toxicity testing and cell banking .
Fully fitted labs minimise capital costs for new companies
Additional Information Roslin BioCentre is a founding member of the Edinburgh Science Triangle , a pioneering collaboration of universities , research institutes and science parks . The main objective is to foster this science and technology community , increasing levels of collaboration between academia and business – specifically businesses located within the regions science parks - and to attract new investment .
The partnership provides a supportive community and offers access to knowledge and expertise , resources and facilities , new technologies , accommodation and services , business support and networks across the scientific spectrum .
The Edinburgh city region is a leading international destination for scientific research and innovation and the area accounts for roughly two-thirds of Scotland ’ s spend on R & D and this multi-disciplinary partnership helps to promote the city region as a world-class science destination .
Roslin BioCentre is also a founding member of the UK BioIncubator Forum . The forum is a unique alliance between BioIncubator facilities throughout the UK , which aims to bring together the strengths within the sector to provide an interface for national and local government bodies , academia , private sector life science industry and investors .
By sharing best practice and information , the group aims to overcome factors limiting the growth of its tenant companies and promote their successes by marketing the might of the industry as a whole .
Roslin BioCentre operates an onsite registered private nursery , Forest Friends , which provides high quality childcare from birth to 5 years and has been highly commended by the Care Commission .
Companies on the Park include Argentix Provide comprehensive commercialisation and business support , enabling businesses to fund and manage rapid growth , increase competitiveness and exploit commercial opportunities .
Iceni Pharmaceuticals Develop cancer therapies , specialising in repurposing and reformulating existing drugs for new indications .
Ingenza Ltd Bioprocess company providing cost efficient and practical industrial scale manufacture of chiral chemicals particularly amino acids and amines as well as biopharmaceuticals and fuels .
Puma Biotechnology A biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the acquisition and development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of cancer .
Roslin Cell Sciences Ltd Committed to the production of high quality induced pluripotent stem cells for use in drug discovery . We offer a complete cellbased contract research service for iPSC production and have the capacity to generate and handle large numbers of cell lines for use in fundamental research and drug development
Roslin Foundation A company limited by guarantee and a registered charity , which oversees the financial reserves and subsidiary companies of the former Roslin Institute .
Scottish Bioenergy Ltd Design , install and operate algal photobioreactor systems for biochemical production . Involved in micro-evolution , bioprospecting and using natural manipulation techniques for targeted biochemical production .
Well Cow Introducing new technology to animal health monitoring and providing farmers with immediate alerts on the status of their herds on PC ’ s and mobile devices .
180 UKSPA Directory 2016 / 17 Full Member • Scotland