IBioIC funded a collaboration between 3F BIO and the University of Strathclyde to develop and test a sustainable protein production process which advanced the company's progress towards commercialisation.

Edinburgh academics help Scottish SME improve their sugar processing.

I was drawn to the course as it has been developed in partnership with industry leaders, improving student employability.

I would have to say the most enjoyable part of the course so far is the Microbiology class.

Blair Mackie was one of IBioIC’s 2017/18 MSc students. He undertook a ten week industrial placement with uFraction8, which allowed him to continue his academic career.

Alexandros' MSc programme included a ten week industrial placement with ScotBio, who he later joined as a full time employee.

IB is a fast-growing sector in Scotland and industry-ready graduates are in high demand by employers of all sizes.

SLG Technology is exploring new biotechnologies to convert the byproducts of leather processing into high-value protein for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and supplements.

Oxford Biotrans aimed to test additional parameters for process improvement using the twin fed-batch system available at IBioIC's RapidBio facility.

Scientists at the University of Bristol discovered a probiotic strain of Streptococcus thermophilus which had been found to have a variety of health benefits. Unfortunately, the media on which it was grown rendered it unsuitable for human consumption. Our Technical Team were approached to develop a new media which would provide similar cell growth and facilitate a commercially viable product.

MiAlgae successfully carried out early stage bioprocess development work within IBioIC's bioprocessing facilities in Glasgow and Edinburgh.