SCIENCE OF SUSTAINABLE PROTEIN
who we are
Roslin Technologies is a cutting-edge biotech company that transforms science innovations to provide solutions to global challenges in AgTech and animal health.
Roslin Technologies is a joint venture between the University of Edinburgh and two investment and business development partners with a strong global network and reach. We are based in the Midlothian Science Zone, one of the largest animal science innovation hubs in the world, ensuring that the company is well placed to exploit ground-breaking innovations in animal science and AgTech.
global challenges
INCREASING WORLD POPULATION
Roslin Technologies promotes sustainable food supply chains by investing in new technologies to improve animal productivity and animal health.
GLOBAL FOOD
DEFICIT
With the global rise in demand for animal products for human consumption, Roslin Technologies is developing alternative nutritive protein sources for agriculture and aquaculture.
EMERGING/INCREASING DISEASE
In the course of promoting safe and secure food supply chains, we are undertaking research into innovative solutions for animal health, including the development of novel vaccines and diagnostic tests.
IMPACT OF FARMING ON CLIMATE
To reduce the impact of livestock farming and aquaculture on the environment, we offer bespoke breeding programmes to improve the biological efficiency of animals on farms.
We are addressing these challenges in a venture-building portfolio that targets sustainable protein production.
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roslin technologies news
A love story from Denmark to Scotland – Interview with Martin Jensen
Helping put together the idea and team that spawned Roslin Technologies, and discovering the cutting-edge science being undertaken in Edinburgh, is like a love story from his home country of Denmark to Scotland, according to Martin Jensen, a partner at JBI Equity, one...
Love of the sea brings Alexandra down from the Transylvanian mountains…and to Roslin
There can’t be too many Transylvanian marine biology experts in the world, given that it’s a mountainous region in the interior of Romania, so we consider ourselves lucky to be helping to support Alexandra Florea in her PhD at the Roslin Institute. In fact, we are...
Leveraging “natures primary recycler, the black soldier fly” – interview with Leo Wein
Roslin Tech is at the forefront of “leveraging natures primary recycler, the black soldier fly,” through its involvement with portfolio company Protenga, according to Leo Wein, who heads up the Singapore-based business. Speaking in an interview with Roslin Tech’s...