The life sciences sector is rapidly evolving. Biotech companies are using cutting-edge techniques from data-driven tech to address some of the worlds biggest challenges in health, food biosecurity and environmental sustainability. We call this interface of biology and technology “techbio". These companies combine insights from both sectors to draw from a wealth of data, including clinical, genomic and molecular. These innovations will allow people to live longer and healthier lives.
Are you a postgraduate student or early career researcher working at the interface between biological and computational sciences? Would you like the opportunity to present your latest research at BIAs TechBio UK 2026 conference? This year BIA are showcasing future talent to TechBio companies across the UK at this groundbreaking conference where approximately 15-20 high calibre postgraduate students and post-doctoral researchers have an opportunity to display a poster showcasing their research.
Benefits of presenting at the TechBio Future Talent Poster Competition include:
- Make connections – build networks and share information and research with academia and companies across the UK
- Enhance your professional development
- Present research achievements to a wide audience
- Advertise your current work to potential employers
- Show-off creative ability and discuss ideas – inspiration for new projects comes out of questions asked, and opportunities for new collaborations are often found
The deadline for applications is 31 August 2026. Please email your entry to Jaime Eaton [email protected]. Selection will be carried out by a specialist judging panel. The overall winner will be awarded a prize. Conference fees will be covered for those successfully selected to present their poster. A small travel bursary is available for those travelling from outside of the Greater London area.
Really appreciated the conversations I had based on my poster, also good to have the drinks reception later to be able to continue conversations started earlier.
The event was insightful, I met so many like-minded people and a potential employer.
As a PhD student, I was delighted to be awarded an invitation to attend the TechBio UK conference and present a poster displaying my research. The conference presented a fantastic opportunity to network and learn about the TechBio industry. The sessions and workshops were engaging and informative. I came away from the conference with a much keener awareness of the exciting opportunities within the TechBio industry.
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Jaime Eaton
What does your role at BIA involve?
In her role at the BIA, Jaime focuses on supporting and coordinating the Member Communities, helping them stay connected, informed, and engaged. She manages logistics for community events, webinars, and policy-related activities and meetings, oversees communications and scheduling, and maintains the CRM and stakeholder records. Jaime works closely with teams across the BIA to ensure members feel supported, informed, and connected to the policy issues that matter to them.
Previous experience & achievements
Prior to joining BIA, Jaime worked as a policy analyst in climate change adaptation policy at the Ministry for the Environment in New Zealand. Jaime has a BSci in Geography and Environmental Studies and a Masters in Climate Change Science and Policy.
If you could invite any scientist or entrepreneur to dinner, who would it be and why?
I’d love to have Sir Mason Durie as a dinner guest. His work blending Māori knowledge with community, health, and environmental wellbeing has shaped how Aotearoa New Zealand thinks about sustainability and public health. I’d be interested to hear how he approaches long-term thinking, and how traditional knowledge can guide modern policy and innovation. It would be inspiring to explore how cultural wisdom and contemporary solutions can tackle today’s biggest challenges.