Biotechnology
The Biotechnology team at Innovate UK KTN focuses on Industrial Biotechnology (IB), Engineering Biology (EB, commonly referred to as Synthetic Biology) and Microbiomes.
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These technologies have the potential to carry out transformations which would not be feasible, technically or economically, using traditional chemistry. They hold the potential to make entirely new materials or to develop processes which run at low or ambient temperatures, thus reducing energy consumption. Consequently they can have a major impact in the UK’s move to Net Zero emissions.
The team works with all sectors that either use, or are interested in using, biotechnology in their business, in particular Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Home & Personal Care, AgroChemicals, Food and Drink – and many more.
Our experts use deep knowledge of the sector to help you and your business innovate through access to funding, expertise and building connections and collaborations. The team works closely with national bodies such as the Industrial Biotechnology Leadership Forum (IBLF) and the Engineering Biology Leadership Council (EBLC).
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Related Opportunities
Launchpad: health technology, West Yorkshire
Opens: 30/10/2023 Closes: 13/12/2023
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2m to grow activities in the health technology innovation cluster in West Yorkshire.
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Launchpad: bio-based manufacturing in Scotland
Opens: 30/10/2023 Closes: 13/12/2023
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2m for business led projects in the bio-based manufacturing innovation cluster in Scotland.
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SBRI: Plant health innovations for biosecurity
Opens: 06/11/2023 Closes: 20/12/2023
This competition aims to accelerate innovative solutions, technologies or practices that enhance plant health and biosecurity.
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Transforming Cancer Therapeutics
Opens: 15/11/2023 Closes: 24/01/2024
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £10m to develop next generation immunotherapies for cancer or life-changing treatments for paediatric cancers.
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DASA competition: Engineering Biology for Defence and Security – Phase 2
Opens: 01/11/2023 Closes: 17/01/2024
Up to £500,000 (ex VAT) funding available for innovative engineering biology technologies, funded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
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Open Innovation challenge: Valorisation of Expired Paints
Opens: 29/11/2023 Closes: 26/01/2024
Berger Paints Nigeria seek innovations to convert aged paints, and paint fractions and components, into usable paints and other beneficial products.
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Mission Innovation: Integrated Biorefineries programme
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