Biotech Innovators - Train to Scale Accelerator Programme

Biotech Innovators is an exciting new accelerator programme from IBioIC designed to support early-stage biotechnology companies.

All early-stage companies face substantial challenges but the complex, research and capital intensive challenges encountered by biotechnology based operations are both distinctive and significant. Each step on the journey, from initial research funding and scaling-up processes through to engaging the right personnel and securing regulatory approval, presents potential barriers to innovators in the bioeconomy.

IBioIC's Biotech Innovators accelerator programme recognises these hurdles and takes advantage of the Centre's unique position as a networking and support organisation specialising in this space. This exciting new offering will guide and assist a cohort of companies through a series of themed expert led events and activities - an opportunity to receive guidance on best practice, direct innovation support and peer to peer learning.

Why join Biotech Innovators: Train to Scale?

  • Access to 14 expert-led interactive in-person modules, including IP, Routes to market and how to build a winning team

  • Practical, hands-on guidance to de-risk and accelerate your business

  • A supportive ecosystem of peers, mentors, and industry experts

  • Resources to help you attract funding, partnerships, and talent

How to apply

  • Complete the Expression of Interest form below

  • Deadline - 29th July 2025

  • If you have any questions, please contact kirsty.neilson@ibioic.com

 
 
 
 

Programme Eligibility

Before you apply, please make sure that you’re eligible for the Biotech Innovators accelerator programme.

The entry guidelines are:

  • Entrants should be between 12-months pre-incorporation and 24-months post-incorporation.

  • Technology solutions should be at a technology readiness level (TRL) of 2 to 6 inclusive in order to be eligible for the Accelerator. We will accept applications from entrants that have developed other technologies at higher TRLs as long as the innovation they are applying with is TRL 2 to TRL 6.

  • Entrants can be based anywhere in Scotland or be committed to establishing a presence in Scotland during the Biotech Innovators programme.

  • Entrants located outside Scotland must be able to communicate clearly how they plan to benefit the Scottish economy.

  • Entrants must be developing biotechnology solutions that fit one or more of our technology focus areas, set out below. · All entries should be aligned to the Scottish National Plan for Industrial Biotechnology.

  • All teams must be inclusive and diverse or open to building diverse teams.

Technology focus areas:

  • Agritech

  • Bio-based construction

  • Biopharmaceuticals

  • Biorefining

  • Biomanufacturing

  • Downstream processing

  • Enzymes and catalysts

  • Food and drink

  • Marine biotechnology

  • Textiles and materials

  • Waste management