From sustainable food systems and climate resilience to human and animal health, the challenges we’re solving today will largely define the world we live in tomorrow. Across these sectors, women are not just contributing, we see that they are leading, founding, inventing and scaling. At AberInnovation, we’re proud to work alongside women who are shaping the future of science-led innovation.
The journey from discovery to deployment is rarely straightforward. It takes technical excellence, commercial insight, resilience, and the right ecosystem around you.
Across biosciences, biotech and agrifood tech, women are increasingly leading at this critical intersection:
Yet too often, women founders and CTOs still face barriers to infrastructure, pilot-scale validation, and specialist R&D support.
That’s where collaboration - and the right innovation environment, becomes transformative.
At AberInnovation, our community is strengthened every day by inspiring women working across research, technical projects and entrepreneurship.
We are also proud to be led by Dr Rhian Hayward MBE, Chief Executive of AberInnovation, whose leadership exemplifies how scientific excellence, strategic vision and inclusive innovation can work hand in hand.
“Innovation thrives when experience, collaboration and ambition come together. Supporting all entrepreneurs to scale world-class science into real-world impact has been at the heart of my career, and it’s a privilege to see this happen in an equal and exciting ecosystem like ours in Aberystwyth. – Dr Rhian Hayward MBE
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To mark International Women & Girls in Science Day 2026, we want to say this clearly:
If you are a woman leading technology development, scientific strategy or innovation in biosciences, biotech or agrifood tech, there’s a place for you here!
Whether you’re looking to become a part of our member community, utilise us as your R&D base or collaborate with a community of like-minded individuals that value ambition and impact, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us!