At Hazardex Live 2026, CEO of Biofuel Evolution Jaymish Patel will be looking at the challenges, learnings, and next steps for circular waste-to-value technologies.

This presentation outlines the early-stage research and development (R&D) journey of Biofuel Evolution in creating circular waste-to-value technologies, specifically focusing on the conversion of food waste into bioethanol and bioelectricity. It discusses the practical challenges of building an emerging system, transitioning from bench-scale experiments to initial prototype development while addressing safety, process efficiency, and the variability of organic waste streams.

Attendees will gain insights into the market and technical challenges faced during early R&D, such as managing market adaptation, scaling unpredictable bioprocesses, and designing processes that comply with future Water Recycling Centre (WRC) regulations. The session will share key learnings from initial trials, data collection, and iterative design cycles that have influenced our technology pathway.

About the speaker:

An entrepreneurial innovator with almost a decade of experience in biotechnology Research and Development (R&D), Jaymish Patel has proven leadership in commercial, technical, and research functions, with key roles in Innovate UK and BEIS-funded innovation projects. Jaymish is passionate about sustainable energy, circular economy solutions, and driving deeptech ventures forward through design thinking and strategic collaboration.