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WOOLCOOL® aims to unleash the true potential of wool as a bio-material through the application of science, thereby making a significant impact on human health and wellbeing. Woolcool® serves the Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Industry. Along with other temperature sensitive medicines, it is used to send life-saving vaccines, insulin and cancer drugs around the world, keeping them in temperature and safe to use on arrival. It is also one of the leading Insulated Packaging solutions of choice within the Online Food Industry in the UK and Europe, supplying a number of large, medium and small online food companies. Woolcool® is used to send fresh chilled foods from raw milk and meat to chocolate and cakes, direct to the customer’s door.

Xampla is a materials innovation company unlocking the power of plants to create natural materials to change the world. Their platform technology powers a variety of applications including microencapsulation to enhance performance and Morro™ materials: world-first materials designed to eliminate the world’s most polluting plastics.

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is a collaborative body formed by the City of York Council and North Yorkshire Council to work together across a larger area. It was established to support businesses and attract investment. Recently, a 30-year devolution deal was announced, which includes an investment fund of over £500 million to enhance local governance and development. Additionally, the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 was passed by Parliament, transferring powers from Westminster to the region, further empowering local decision-making.