Industrial Biotechnology
Similar to Engineering Biology, Industrial Biotech impacts numerous sectors including Chemistry, Materials, Healthcare and AgriFood. It also has a significant role in the development of a Circular Economy by using waste as a feedstock for biobased products.
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The team works closely with the Industrial Biotechnology Leadership Forum (IBLF), and have supported the development of the ‘National Industrial Biotechnology Strategy to 2030’ document.
Innovate UK Business Connect will share our deep knowledge of the industry, and support you develop new Industrial Biotechnology technologies, as well as replacing existing routes with biological ones.
Read our latest article exploring the role Industrial Biotechnology and Engineering Biology can play in helping us move towards producing our chemicals and materials from alternative, sustainable feedstocks.
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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Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation: Collaborative R&D
Opens: 30/08/2024 Closes: 16/10/2024
Innovate UK and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will invest up to £15m to support sustainable technologies for medicines manufacturing.
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Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing: Expression of interest
Opens: 14/08/2024 Closes: 16/10/2024
Up to £1 million available for expression of interest (EoI) projects for Grand Challenges in sustainable medicines manufacturing.
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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
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Net Zero Chemical Manufacturing - Unlocking the power of biotechnology to transform the UK chemicals industry webinar
10.00 - 12.30 | Online
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Jet Zero Council's 2-year delivery plan
Innovate UK KTN worked with the government and Jet Zero Council chairs to define a two year plan published this week for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and zero emission flight (ZEF).
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22/09/2022
Can innovation unlock the potential of seaweed in the UK?
In May 2022, Innovate UK KTN brought the UK seaweed industry together to discuss challenges and opportunities linked to seaweed and to drive collaboration and innovation in the sector. 294 people joined us online to hear from our excellent speakers including farmers, processors, academics and businesses.