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Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC)

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Apply to our funding call

The next funding round closes on Thursday, 12 March 2026.

Key facts and figures


£34bn+

13%

60%
£34bn+ - The field of industrial biotechnology is poised for dramatic growth and has the potential to disrupt markets worth more than £34bn in the UK alone. 13% - Industrial biotechnology is a growth area, with a compound annual growth rate of 13%, and a predicted global market worth £2.78tr by 2030. 60% of all physical inputs to the global economy could be produced via biological means.

Upcoming events

Accelerating Innovation: Access support to solve real world challenges

12:00 - 13:00 22 January 2026

Dharma Nurse, Senior Innovation Development Manager at the Growth Company, and Ranvir Singh, Senior Investment Manager at GC Angels, will be speaking on the topic below. How do you access the right support to turn ideas into impactful solutions? Where can businesses find funding and partnerships to accelerate innovation? What does it take to navigate...

Secure Your Ticket Early: GM Connected Health Ecosystem Series

14 May 2026

Join Digital Futures and The University of Manchester, at the next the GM Connected Health Ecosystem series, and connect and collaborate with NHS and NHS-related staff, SMEs, academics and researchers, innovators, and those passionate about improving health and care! Book your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/secure-your-ticket-early-gm-connected-health-ecosystem-series-tickets-1978828492289?aff=oddtdtcreator Themes:...

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