Monday 7th December 2026
12:00 – 21:00
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
Coming soon…
What are the Award categories?
- Product Innovation Award*: Recognising companies or researchers who have developed and commercialised innovative bio-based products that offer significant advantages over traditional fossil-based incumbents.
Judges will be looking for demonstrable leadership and a commitment to the development of an innovative bio-based chemical, material or product. Applicants should include examples of how their chemical, material or product is more sustainable than its fossil incumbent.
- Start-Up of the Year Award*: Recognising promising start-up companies that are developing and commercialising innovative bio-based materials or products.
Judges will be looking for evidence of how the start-up was established and has grown both in terms of employees and investment, alongside the future economic and environmental potential of the bio-based chemical, material or product.
- Collaboration Award*: Celebrating successful collaborations between industry, academia, and government in the development or implementation of bio-based, materials or products.
Judges will be looking for evidence of how the collaboration between two or more organisations led to a significant advancement in the development and commercialisation of a bio-based chemical, material or product.
- Bioeconomy Champion**: Celebrating those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in advancing the bioeconomy. This award honours those who drive sustainable solutions, promote circular bio-based industries, and contribute to a greener, more resilient future.
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 Product Innovation, Start-up of the Year and Collaboration 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 Bioeconomy Champion 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 – coming soon!.
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 |