Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre  


IBioIC supports companies in their innovation journey working across the bioeconomy.

IBioIC is a networking and support organisation that connects industry, academia and government to bring biotechnology processes and products to the global market.

Membership of IBioIC provides companies with the tools needed to accelerate and de-risk this journey. We do this by offering scale-up facilities, talent development, funding provision, and promotion of Scotland’s unique assets.

IBioIC Industry members
IBioIC has over 300 member organisations

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Get involved with IBioIC’s network


We provide members with a platform to share good news stories, events, commercial offers or job openings to the IB industry and wider community in order to raise the profile of your organisation.

Supporting your innovation journey


We realise that no two innovation journeys are the same, so the package of support that IBioIC provides continues to evolve to meet your needs.

Our membership allows you to connect with a network of like-minded companies and give access to training, industrial and academic talent, knowledge and expertise. We can help you navigate the funding landscape, offer access to scale-up facilities, and promote your company to our network to enhance the growth of your business.

  • Bioprocessing Scale-Up Centres

    Bioprocessing Scale-Up Centres

    Our facilities offer a comprehensive approach to support your innovation journey.

  • Extensive skills programme

    Extensive skills programme

    We have developed bespoke training programmes to ensure that industry has the necessary skilled workforce to continue to innovate.

  • Advice from the experts

    Advice from the experts

    Members can access IBioIC’s Technical network, including industry expertise from a range of industries from food and pharma to materials.

Join IBioIC’s Network


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They say it’s not always what you know, but who you know. That’s why building and sustaining relationships is vital for your business. Our membership is varied and cross-sectoral, creating an ideal platform to facilitate new introductions and collaborations.

Whether you access the network to make the most of our discounted rates for conferences and events, utilise the expertise of our Technical Network, or simply wish to expand your network, IBioIC engages with its membership on a regular basis to bring people together and provide opportunities to solve industry relevant problems and share ideas.