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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Related Opportunities
Canada-UK: Biomanufacturing of Biologics and Advanced Therapies Round 2
Opens: 08/05/2024 Closes: 16/10/2024
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £3m for collaboration with Canadian SMEs in biomanufacturing of biologics and advanced therapies.
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UK-Kenya Alternative Proteins Lead Customer Programme
Opens: 10/07/2024 Closes: 05/08/2024
Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa are investing up to £120,000 for three innovation projects (£40,000 per project) that will support commercial technology development and deployment within the alternative proteins sector in Kenya and/or the UK.
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ARIA: Precision Neurotechnologies
Opens: 15/07/2024 Closes: 29/07/2024
ARIA are seeking individuals and teams to develop next-generation precision neurotechnologies to enable circuit-level access to the central nervous system.
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Related Events and Recordings
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Horizon Europe Event: The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking
10.00 - 12.00 GMT | Online