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SCI’s SME showcase: Supporting science-based innovation

Many ingredients are required to take a science-based idea from the lab bench and turn it into a commercial idea – and from there into a successful business. SCI’s first SME Showcase event aimed to celebrate the creativity and impact of science-based SMEs, showcasing their essential role in delivering innovation and novel thinking.

Pharma R&D: What's in the pipeline?

The total number of drugs in the global R&D pipeline stands at 22,940, according to a recent analysis by Citeline, slightly lower than in 2025. This represents a 3.92% fall from 2025’s figure and nearly reverses the 4.60% increase seen from 2024 to 2025. Citeline says this is the first time there has been a fall since the mid-1990s.

Agriculture R&D: Spending and researcher numbers grow

Agricultural R&D spending has been growing at an average annual rate of 1.8% in the past two decades, with the number of agricultural researchers growing even faster, according to new data from the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Creating sensor for extreme environments: From deep ocean to nuclear reactors

Gathering useful data – whether from the heart of a nuclear reactor or the bottom of the sea – requires remote sensors and a lot of processing power. Lou Reade reports

IEX 2026 technical training introductory course

Introduction to ion exchange design and operation for industrial water treatment

This SCI sponsored training course is intended to provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for chemists and engineers who are involved with the specification, design, operation and maintenance of ion exchange water purification plant.