The hub of industrial biotechnology collaboration

Our Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) brings together research, industry, talent, policy and funding to turn bio-based ideas into real-world solutions for the north-west.

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What industrial biotechnology means for industry

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    £34 billion+

    Industrial biotechnology could disrupt markets worth over £34 billion in the UK alone.

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    60%

    Of all physical inputs to the global economy could be produced biologically.

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    £2.78 trillion

    The global industrial biotechnology market is predicted to reach £2.78 trillion by 2030.

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IBIC part of a new UK alliance for sustainable chemicals and materials (UK-ASCM)

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University of Manchester researchers awarded £2 million as part of a global initiative into advancing the bioeconomy

Today, the BBSRC announced that researchers at The University of Manchester have been awarded £2 million as part of the Global Centre Bioeconomy grant, an $82 million initiative led by the National Science Foundation in the US.

IBIC part of a new innovation district in Manchester - Sister

IBIC is one of the four catalysts housed in the Renold Innovation hub, supporting emerging businesses.

Brewing a sustainable future: unlocking the potential of spent grains

Spent grains from the brewing industry still hold potential as a feedstock. Daniel Wales, Natalie Ferry, Rosa Arrigo and Silvia Tedesco explain more.

IBIC funding opportunities open for applications

The relationship development, proof-of-concept, and secondment schemes are now open.