IBioIC was established in 2014 to fulfil the aims of the National Plan for Industrial Biotechnology to grow the industrial biotechnology sector in Scotland to over £900 million in turnover, with over 200 companies operating in the sector by 2025.
Biotechnology uses plant-based and waste resources to produce or process materials, chemicals and energy, offering green and sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels in everything from energy, to medicines and food packaging.
IBioIC is a networking and support organisation that connects industry, academia and government to bring biotechnology processes and products to the global market. We do this by offering scale-up facilities, talent development, funding provision, and promotion of Scotland’s unique assets.
IBioIC Governing Board
IBioIC’s Governing Board sets the strategic direction of the Centre, ensuring all its activities contribute to its overall vision. The Governing Board is also responsible for compliance, financial oversight and risk management.
Members of IBioIC’s Governing Board
Chair – Anne Glover, University of Strathclyde
Mark Bustard, IBioIC
Duncan Graham, University of Strathclyde
Murray Brown, GSK
David Robertson, ENOUGH
Darren Budd, BASF plc
Tim Davies, Corteva Agriscience
Stephen Wise, Ceres
Susan Rosser, University of Edinburgh
Luuk van der Wielen, Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, IRL & Delft University of Technology, NL
Derek Stewart, James Hutton Institute
Sara Holland, Potter Clarkson
Martin Hayes, Johnson Matthey
Simon Grant, Thomas Swan
Observers
Julia Mitchell, Scottish Funding Council
Andrew Henderson, Scottish Enterprise
Karen Skene, Highlands & Islands Enterprise
Rhona Cowen, PhD Student, University of Edinburgh
Jess Tallis, PhD Student, University of Edinburgh
If you are a current member of IBioIC and would like to register your interest in becoming a member of our Governing Board, please email us at info@ibioic.com.
Scientific Advisory Board
The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) oversees scientific content of our Accelerator and PhD competitions, as well providing technical guidance to ensure the Centre advances its five key thematic areas.
Members of IBioIC’s SAB
Chair – Eric Whale, Cellucomp
Ian Archer, IBioIC
Cyril Boudet, GSK
David Clarke, Fuijifilm
Mike Salter, AB Agri Ltd
Frances Jack, Scotch Whisky Research Institute
Sebastien Jubeau, Xanthella
Anna Amtmann, University of Glasgow
Karl Burgess, University of Edinburgh
Andy Love, James Hutton Institute
Paul Herron, University of Strathclyde
Cherry Wainwright, Robert Gordon University
Jillian Fisher, Diageo
Sarah Hosking, Unilever
Tracy White, CuanTec
Kirsty Neilson, Marine Biopolymers
Jonathan Dempsey, Dempsey Consulting Services
Russell Clarke, IBioIC
Bill MacDonald, University of St Andrews
Andrew West, CITeD Ltd
Mary Doherty, Edinburgh Instruments Ltd
If you are a current member of IBioIC and would like to register your interest in becoming a member of our SAB please email us at info@ibioic.com.
Commercial Advisory Board
The Commercial Advisory Board (CAB) provides guidance to the Centre to ensure we maximise the commercial impact and industrial reputation of IBioIC.
Members of IBioIC’s CAB
Chair – Douglas McKenzie, Xanthella
Mark Bustard, IBioIC
Ian Archer, IBioIC
Liz Fletcher, IBioIC
Caroline Kewney, IBioIC
Sarah Scott, Ingenza
Ben Huckle, GSK
Derek Stewart, James Hutton Institute
Lorraine Kerr, University of Edinburgh
Neil Parry, Unilever
Gavin Milligan, William Jackson Food Group
Iain Gilmore, Johnson Matthey
Polly Van Alstyne, ScotBio
Mark Douglas, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies
If you are a current member of IBioIC and would like to register your interest in becoming a member of our CAB, please email us at info@ibioic.com.
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Industry Members
IBioIC has over 200 member organisations, working across Scotland, the rest of the UK and Europe to find innovative solutions to modern problems.
Our industry members range from medical biotechnology companies working on protein production through to those developing green solutions in biomanufacturing, that utilise agriculture, marine and forestry derived feedstocks in sustainable manufacturing processes.
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Academic Partners
IBioIC works in partnership with a number of higher education and research institutes across Scotland with core competencies in biotechnology processes.
These institutions are instrumental in contributing to the successful development of the IBioIC. If you are looking to collaborate and work with one of our academic partners, we can facilitate the introductions and make sure you are connected to the right people at the right higher education institute.
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What is in an Innovation Centre?
When it comes to innovation, coming up with the core idea is one thing – implementing it can be quite another. Often, it demands industry know-how, specialist research and new skillsets, not forgetting additional sources of funding. As an Innovation Centre, this is where we can help you.
IBioIC has an extensive network that spans industry, academia and government. We can:
connect you to the companies that are already breaking new ground in your industry
link you in with the leading academics doing specialist research in your field
work with other public sector and third sector organisations who might be able to help you
both provide and advise on routes to funding your innovative ideas
upskill the next generation through our bespoke skills and training programmes
What is Industrial Biotechnology?
Biotechnology uses plant-based and waste resources to produce or process materials, chemicals and energy.
It offers green and sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels – and this can be everything from energy, to medicines and food packaging. Biotechnology holds one of the keys in unlocking the change we need to move from an economy largely reliant on fossil fuels, towards the Net-Zero targets set for 2045 in Scotland, and for the 2050 targets set at the UK level.
Net Zero
Industrial Biotechnology is a carbon capturing technology.
Scotland needs a green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that secures vital local supply chains from innovation through to manufacturing. We know that carbon is our critical manufacturing feedstock. Industrial Biotechnology and renewable energy will allow Scotland to kick-start the just transition to manufacture everything it needs without relying on fossil-based carbon. Industrial biotechnology can crucially help industry with the challenges of dealing with the problem of embedded carbon.
Industrial Biotechnology Products
The Net Zero Accelerator
This ambitious project looks to harness the power of biology to deliver ‘greener’ manufacturing processes and climate friendly products. It builds on Scotland’s unique suite assets around engineered biology, ‘omics technology, bioprocessing and scale up expertise and data science. It will fast-track the growth of a vibrant cluster of innovative businesses in Scotland’s Central Belt, creating new skilled jobs and substantial economic growth for the UK.
The Net Zero Accelerator
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