APS Biocontrol Ltd. is an innovative company developing technologies which address an increasing need for effective and environmentally-sustainable replacements for synthetic chemicals.Our core technology is based on bacteriophage; naturally-occurring, safe antimicrobials and our lead product, Biolyse® is a world first; a bacteriophage-based solution for washed and packed fresh produce. We also works in the field of insect control, being famous for our work on the great Scottish biting… Show more APS Biocontrol Ltd. is an innovative company developing technologies which address an increasing need for effective and environmentally-sustainable replacements for synthetic chemicals.Our core technology is based on bacteriophage; naturally-occurring, safe antimicrobials and our lead product, Biolyse® is a world first; a bacteriophage-based solution for washed and packed fresh produce. We also works in the field of insect control, being famous for our work on the great Scottish biting midge, including our online midge forecasting service and most recently, our innovative and award-wining insect repellent ‘Smidge’. Show less

The Royal Society of Edinburgh/Scottish Enterprise Fellowship Scheme allows academics to spend a year establishing their ideas for spinning-out a particular technology. Formal business training is provided, together with access to a wide network representing Scotland's business community.