Message Board
I send my warmest congratulations to all of the teams that have reached the 2007 Final of the Biotechnology Young Entrepreneurs Scheme - a scheme that has made a real and positive impact on entrepreneurship and innovation in the UK for the past 12 years. You have already achieved a great deal; and you have learned skills and ways of thinking that will help you throughout your career whether you stay in academia or move into business.
I also congratulate the organisers of this annual competition, and all the companies and organisations that support it and provide mentors, judges and role models. Already, almost 2,000 early career researchers have benefited from this unique experience, with many going on to important roles in and supporting UK bioindustry, facilitating the translation of research outcomes into successful commercial ventures.
I am particularly delighted that for the first time this year, with support from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and UK Trade & Industry, teams from India have participated, the winner being showcased here today. This is further evidence of the high international regard for the scheme and all that it stands for. I wish you a very successful Final.
Ian Pearson
Minister of State for Science and Innovation
Bioscience YES Yorkshire and Humber – currently recruiting
Environmental YES – currently recruiting