Accelerating the development of gene control
AskBio accelerate their product design thanks to IBioIC project funding.
Harnessing bacteria as microbial factories
Ingenza make headway on challenging project thanks to academic collaboration.
Engineered yeast help deliver a route to cheaper therapeutics
Glycoproteins made using yeast have the potential to significantly reduce the cost of treatments for the NHS.
Food for fungi
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.
Purifying short chains of sugars
Edinburgh academics help Scottish SME improve their sugar processing.
ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY, HND STUDENT 2017/18
I was drawn to the course as it has been developed in partnership with industry leaders, improving student employability.
DECLAN MCLELLAND, HND STUDENT 2017/18
I would have to say the most enjoyable part of the course so far is the Microbiology class.
BLAIR MACKIE IBIOIC MSC STUDENT 2017/18
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 ZOULIATIS IBIOIC MSC STUDENT 2017/18
Alexandros' MSc programme included a ten week industrial placement with ScotBio, who he later joined as a full time employee.
Chemistry and the Circular Economy – Inspiring the next generation
IB is a fast-growing sector in Scotland and industry-ready graduates are in high demand by employers of all sizes.
Eliminating waste and accessing new markets through biotech innovation
SLG Technology is exploring new biotechnologies to convert the byproducts of leather processing into high-value protein for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and supplements.
