VIP's:

"Biodegradable Catering Range" by Joe Frankel, Managing Director of Vegware
"Bird of Prey" by John Donald, Director of Robop

Vegware:

Vegware, founded in Edinburgh by Joe Frankel in 2006, provides a full range of biodegradable cutlery and tableware, offering the food service industry a practical and economic alternative to plastic disposables. As a global leader in the distribution of eco friendly food packaging and catering disposables they currently serve the UK, Irish and North American markets. Joe is delighted to share his thoughts and experiences of his innovative business with Thrive. (www.vegware.co.uk)

Robop:
Robop is the firm behind a pioneering robotic bird of prey.  A novel approach to bird control, Robop is a device that functions successfully in locations across the globe.  Trials with an experimental ground flying Robop are underway and a prototype hide has also been developed.  John is pleased to share their journey thus far and open the door to ideas on routes to market at Thrive.  (www.robop.co.uk)