Monday 7th December 2026
14:00 – 23:00
Victoria House, London
Join us for a day filled with celebration and inspiration.
- Apply to become the winner of one our amazing Demeter Awards: Product Innovation Award, Start-up-of-the-year Award, Collaboration Award, and Bioeconomy Champion Award.
- Witness the most innovative minds in the bio-based sector as they showcase their ground-breaking bio-based, biodegradable and compostable materials and products.
- Meet investors and financiers, corporate customers, government departments, industrialists, and academics in the heart of London.
- Network with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights into the future of technology and innovation.
- Exhibit your organization to gain coverage of your bio-based products
Get your ticket HERE.
What are the Demeter Awards?
Demeter is the Olympian goddess of the harvest and agriculture, presiding over crops, grains, food, and the fertility of the earth.
The Demeter Awards are the only set of awards designed specifically to celebrate, support and promote excellence in the bio-based sector in the UK.
Applicants who are short-listed for awards will pitch their products to the judging panel at the Demeter Innovation Showcase Event, with winners being announced on the day.
Agenda
Award ceremony 2pm-6pm, ‘Bowled over by Bio’ 6pm-11pm
Not only will this year’s BBIA Demeter Awards see the usual wonderful line up of award pitches, panels and networking, but it will also be followed by an evening of fun, being ‘bowled over by bio’ as we take to the private bowling alley below Victoria House for some friendly team bowling, food, drinks and karaoke!
What are the Award categories?
- BBIA Breakthrough Innovation Award – Awarded to the organisation that has developed a truly novel bio-based chemical or material, demonstrating significant technical innovation and potential to transform the sector.
- BBIA Commercial Success Award – Proven market impact and adoption, recognising a company that has successfully brought a bio-based product or process to market at scale.
- BBIA Climate Impact Award – Recognising measurable carbon reduction or wider climate benefits delivered through bio-based chemicals or materials.
- BBIA Organisation of the Year Award – The winner of this Award will be, in the view of the judges, the most outstanding BBIA member company – demonstrating growth of its business and a sustained contribution to the UK economy.
- BBIA Bioeconomy Champion Award** – Awarded to an individual that has made an outstanding contribution to advancing the UK bioeconomy through leadership, advocacy, or collaboration across the sector.
- BBIA Future Leader Award** – Recognising an outstanding Recognises an early career person demonstrating leadership and communication skills in the bio-based industry.
Judges will be looking for evidence of how nominees have made significant contributions not only support economic growth but also foster environmental sustainability and social well-being. This award celebrates pioneers whose work inspires change, accelerates the transition to a bio-based economy, and paves the way for a more sustainable world.
*For the Breakthrough Innovation Award, Commercial Success Award and Climate Impact Award, up to 6 organisations will be shortlisted per award category, with one overarching winner per category, and two runners up, decided by the judging panel on the day after hearing the pitches.
**For the Organisation of the Year Award, Bioeconomy Champion Award and the Future Leader Award, there will be one overall winner, decided by the judging panel in advance of the event.
Reasons to apply for an award and prizes
The Demeter Awards will carry substantial kudos, specifically due to the totally independent, high-quality judging and breadth of support from the key leading participants in the sector. Put your product, service, technology or project in front of potential customers, investors, partners, and service providers. Celebrate an innovation breakthrough or an initiative by entering the awards and bringing your product to the sector.
Prizes will also be available for winner – more info coming soon….
Who are the award judges?
More information coming soon…
How do I apply for an award?
To apply for one of the Demeter Awards, please first read the criteria and eligibility document, and then complete the online application form – HERE.
Deadline for applications to be submitted is 30th October 2026, 12 noon.
How do I register to attend the event?
Register HERE.
Tickets to attend are free for BBIA members.
Our sponsorship packages also include tickets to attend the event.
How can I exhibit and sponsor the event?
Various sponsorship packages are available as outlined below. To apply to sponsor the event, please complete the application form here.
Please note that BBIA members get 25% off sponsorship packages.
To find out more contact Jen Vanderhoven: jen.vanderhoven@bbia.org.uk
| ponsor level | Number available | Cost (excluding VAT) | Speaker slot | Pull up banner at event | Logo on event website | Post about sponsorship on social media | Tickets to attend event | Award Sponsor | Place on judging panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | 1 | £7,500 | Keynote introduction | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5 | Yes | Yes |
| Gold | 3 | £5,000 | Session introduction | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3 | Yes | No |
| Silver | 5 | £2,500 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3 | No | No |
| Bronze | 5 | £1,000 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1 | No | No |
| SME and start-up sponsor | 5 | £250 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2 | No | No |
| Refreshments Sponsor | 1 | £2,500 | Event closing | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3 | No | No |