Biotechnology
The Biotechnology team at Innovate UK Business Connect 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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CRACK IT 2024 Challenge 48: Wings of Change
Opens: 23/08/2024 Closes: 04/11/2024
The aim of this Challenge is to develop new approaches to assess avian toxicity for chemical screening and environmental risk assessment.
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CRACK IT 2024 Challenge 49: Rodent Shelter
Opens: 23/09/2024 Closes: 04/11/2024
The aim of this Challenge is to develop a shelter for rodents to provide warmth and a means to monitor the animals to improve post-operative care.
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PACE: 2024 Diagnostic Innovations
Opens: 26/09/2024 Closes: 30/10/2024
PACE (Pathways to Antimicrobial Clinical Efficacy) aims to accelerate early-stage translational innovation to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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BBSRC ICURe engage November 2024: London & S/SE England
Opens: 23/09/2024 Closes: 21/10/2024
ICURe engage is a 4-week, part-time entrepreneurship programme tailored for bioscience research students and technicians.
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BBSRC ICURe Explore January 2025 – in partnership with NC3Rs
Opens: 20/09/2024 Closes: 20/11/2024
12 weeks full-time programme with up to £35k to help bioscience research teams get out of the lab and explore the commercial potential of their research/technology.
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ARIA: Synthetic Plants - full proposals
Opens: 16/10/2024 Closes: 12/11/2024
Backed by £62.4m, this programme will aim to catalyse a new generation of major crops that are more productive, resilient, and sustainable.
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Horizon Europe Event: The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking
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