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Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC)

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IBIC conference 2025

Register to attend the inaugural IBIC conference.

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Find out more about the IBIC and how it’s supporting the north-west bioeconomy.

Key facts and figures


£34bn+
13%
60%
£34bn+ - The field of industrial biotechnology is poised for dramatic growth and has the potential to disrupt markets worth more than £34bn in the UK alone. 13% - Industrial biotechnology is a growth area, with a compound annual growth rate of 13%, and a predicted global market worth £2.78tr by 2030. 60% of all physical inputs to the global economy could be produced via biological means.

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IBIC part of a new UK alliance for sustainable chemicals and materials (UK-ASCM)

University of Manchester researchers awarded £2 million as part of a global initiative into advancing the bioeconomy

IBIC part of a new innovation district in Manchester - Sister

Brewing a sustainable future: unlocking the potential of spent grains
The Spine, Liverpool

IBIC 2025

Join us on Tuesday, 10 and Wednesday, 11 June at the Spine in Liverpool for the inaugural IBIC conference.

Upcoming events

IBIC webinar series

12:00 - 13:00 15 May 2025

A 'Lunch and Learn' webinar for anyone interested in industrial biotechnology brought to you by the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) This month's webinar will be presented by Andrew Dean and Edie Beynon from Manchester Metropolitan University Register with the link on the right

IBIC Conference

10 - 11 June 2025

The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) is proud to announce its inaugural conference, bringing together leading minds from across the industrial biotechnology sector in a two-day conference with plenty of opportunities for learning and networking. Venue: The Spine, Liverpool Dates: 10–11 June 2025 Taking place at the...

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