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iBoxit is a pioneering UK-based agri-tech company developing 100% biodegradable and reusable packaging made from second-life agricultural waste. Founded in 2018 at the Norwich Research Park, iBoxit creates innovative alternatives to materials like expanded polystyrene, including insulated produce boxes and pallet systems. Their products not only match but often exceed conventional performance in insulation, strength, and logistics compatibility, while dramatically reducing environmental impact. By transforming waste into high-performance, compostable materials that return to the soil as organic fertiliser, iBoxit demonstrates a circular, carbon-negative approach to packaging — delivering sustainable innovation that supports both industry efficiency and planetary health.

Impact Solutions is a UKAS and ISO 17025 accredited test laboratory and innovation centre based in Livingston, central Scotland. Founded in 2002, the company specialises in technical testing and product development for plastics, packaging, and industrial materials. With a dynamic team of experts, Impact Solutions supports global clients in solving engineering challenges, validating product performance, and accelerating sustainable innovation. Their state-of-the-art facilities and agile approach enable rapid, customer-focused solutions across sectors. As a privately held SME, they also host cutting-edge R&D projects, including innovation in biodegradability testing, and actively contribute to shaping industry standards and environmental best practices.

Ingenza is a full-service protein CRDMO. Our deep understanding of nature and the advanced technologies of our inGenius® platform accelerates our customer’s product through key milestones towards commercial success. We are a flexible, reliable and agile partner, offering a bespoke approach for each project.

KCC PACKAGING As an experienced food packaging specialist, for the last 15 years KCC has focused on sustainable solutions, and has become ‘a company of our time’, with all its products made either from low-carbon, recyclable materials or compostable plant sources. Its riji® product is currently its most notable innovation. riji ® packaging provides a compostable, natural alternative to CPet that cannot be recycled in the ready meal and food-to-go industries. Its uniqueness is the application of a natural barrier coating, which renders the natural fibre base non-porous, and thus suitable for foods with a high moisture content, such as curries and lasagnes. riji ® also performs better than CPet in both microwave and traditional ovens, remaining rigid at higher temperatures. The product carries a food migration certificate to 240C.

KEANE SCIENTIFIC CONSULTING specialises in providing innovation management solutions and leadership experience to support chemical and polymer-based businesses to develop their R&D capabilities from ideation and scouting to product launch. KSC is led by Dr Norman Keane whose technical expertise covers thermoplastics, polyurethanes, and rubber and latex products. More recently, Norman has focused on the development of bioplastics, and the transition of the chemical industry towards renewable and sustainable sources of carbon. He is a visiting researcher at Strathclyde University and has been a contributor to the forthcoming Royal Society briefing on the transition to green sources of carbon entitled ‘Catalysing change: Defossilising the chemical industry’.

KELPI is a leader in sustainable biomaterials. The company has developed a unique biopolymer from seaweed which can be applied as a coating to substrates such as paper, card and fibre. The resulting packaging is recyclable, compostable and marine-safe. Kelpi, a certified B Corp, is focused on meeting the needs of large businesses in the food & drink and cosmetics & personal care sectors. They’re already working with some of the largest companies in the world to scale up production of their biodegradable coatings and deliver unique, next generation packaging solutions.

The London Sustainable Materials Lab (LSML) is a research facility based at the University of East London for low-carbon and circular materials innovation. We support industry, designers, and SMEs through applied research, advanced material characterisation, and performance testing to bring early-stage ideas to real-world deployment.

MARINATEX. Born out of a passion for clean seas, MarinaTex is a multi-award-winning materials science company pioneering 100% plastic-free, compostable materials derived from seafood waste. Our innovative products serve as sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics, supporting the transition to a circular economy across packaging and agriculture.

Marine Biopolymers Ltd (MBL) is a Scottish company pioneering sustainable seaweed biorefining. Its patented process converts almost all seaweed biomass into valuable products including alginates, cellulose and nanocellulose, while eliminating formaldehyde and dramatically reducing waste, energy and chemical use compared with conventional processing.

Marks & Clerk is a leading intellectual property firm providing advice to clients on all aspects of IP. Innovation is the life-blood of business and we help you navigate the complexities of patents, trademarks, registered designs and copyright. From the capture of an idea, to the enforcement and defence of rights, Marks & Clerk is your expert partner to ensure your IP is protected and fully exploited.