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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, 18 September.

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

From Idea to Market – Strategic Planning for Innovation and Growth

12:00 - 13:00 18 September 2025

Successful biotech innovation requires more than great science - it needs a clear strategy and a plan to make it happen. This webinar, led by Paul Riley, will guide participants through developing a three-to-five-year strategic roadmap for innovation and growth. Attendees will learn how to define mission and vision, analyse internal and external...

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Our partners

The University of Manchester logo University of Liverpool logo Manchester Metropolitan University logo
University of Salford logo Liverpool John Moores University Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council logo