Biotechnology
Driving the conversion of the UK's biotechnology knowledge into innovative agricultural, food and industrial bioscience products or processes.
Biotechnology at the Knowledge Transfer Network
The Knowledge Transfer Network’s Biotechnology team can help you or your business with funding, expertise and connecting with innovators from other sectors.
Please contact our Biotechnology Team:
Rajesh Mistry – KTM, Industrial Biotechnology
Catherine Mort – KTM, Industrial Biotechnology
Charles Vander Broek – KTM, Agri-Food and Industrial Biotechnology
Yvonne Armitage – Specialist, Bioeconomy
Dana Heldt – KTM, Synthetic Biology
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News
06.06.2018
A National Industrial Biotechnology Strategy to 2030A new Industrial Biotechnology Strategy is being launched today to secure UK leadership in clean growth.
04.07.2018
Building on research in prevention, detection, management or engineering of biofilmsThe National Biofilms Innovation Centre has opened its first Proof of Concept funding call.
26.07.2018
ImmuLiver, RaTS and Moshers? The 2018 CRACK IT Challenges are now liveThis year's competition consists of three Challenges identified jointly by the NC3Rs and Sponsors.
Events
Wed, 26 Sep
Food security, sustainable agriculture, blue growth and the bioeconomy: Horizon 2020 Information & Brokerage EventWhere:
When:
09:45
Tue, 5 Mar
Women in Innovation: Building Success - BelfastWhere:
When:
08:30
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Perspectives
12.02.2018
Downstream process development of next generation challenging proteinsThe Knowledge Transfer Network, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and GE Healthcare Life Sciences (GE), organised an event on downstream processing.
03.05.2018
Opening of the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult Manufacturing Centre in StevenageMarcel Kuiper, KTM, Health—Medicines Manufacture, shares his thoughts on the new Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult Manufacturing Centre.
27.03.2018
Innovation Nation: Terry O'Neill on advances in healthcareOur population's needs are changing. How is health care keeping up?
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Funding:
Biosensing across wide areas
Up to £500k is available for technologies providing an improved way to detect and locate deposited hazardous biological agents rapidly in the field.
Closes:
07.11.18
Funding:
Energy Catalyst round 6 - transforming energy access
Up to £10 million to address the need for clean, affordable and secure energy in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Opens:
20.08.18
Closes:
14.11.18
Event:
10.08.18
Meet the Experts with NPL & LGC
Where:
National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK
When:
16.08.18
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Event:
ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationGrapheneAgri-foodAerospaceMaterialsChemistryForensicsTransportImmerse UKAutomotiveInnovationSolar EnergyUrban LivingBiotechnologyManufacturingCyber Security4ManufacturingRemanufacturingComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsSynthetic BiologyEnergy HarvestingBuilt EnvironmentMaterials SecurityInternet of ThingsMaritime and marineMaterials ChemistryQuantum TechnologiesDefence and SecurityInfrastructure SystemsAdditive ManufacturingPersonal Data and TrustElectronic TechnologiesIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingSustainable Aviation FuelAccess to Funding and FinanceAutonomous vehicles/transportPosition, Navigation and TimingElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCompound Semiconductors Special Interest GroupCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
Perspectives:
07.08.18
Industrial energy efficiency and decarbonisation in the UK
A breakdown of sustainable energy funding opportunities associated with BEIS' £100m Industrial Strategy programme.
RailEnergyAgri-foodChemistryMaterialsTransportInnovationAutomotiveSolar EnergyUrban LivingManufacturingBiotechnology4ManufacturingBuilt EnvironmentMaterials ChemistryMaritime and marineInfrastructure SystemsIndustrial BiotechnologySustainable Aviation FuelAccess to Funding and FinanceIndustrial Strategy Challenge FundSustainability & Circular Economy...
Funding:
Biomedical Catalyst 2018 round 2: primer award
Apply for a share of up to £5 million to work alone or with others on solving healthcare challenges in a model system.
Opens:
06.08.18
Closes:
03.10.18
Funding:
New and innovative agents to address Antimicrobial Resistance
Research and Innovation programme Horizon 2020 is calling for proposals about new and innovative agents to address Antimicrobial Resistance.
Opens:
18.07.18
Closes:
24.10.18
Event:
03.08.18
Food security, sustainable agriculture, blue growth and the bioeconomy: Horizon 2020 Information & Brokerage Event
Where:
Cavendish Conference Centre, Duchess Mews, London, UK
When:
26.09.18
Funding:
Biomedical Catalyst 2018 round 2: late stage
Apply for a share of up to £10 million to work on solving healthcare challenges in a clinical setting or a relevant late stage environment.
Opens:
06.08.18
Closes:
03.10.18
Event:
02.08.18
Women in Innovation: Building Success - Belfast
Where:
Titanic Belfast, Olympic Way, Queens Road, Belfast, UK
When:
05.03.19
ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthGrapheneAviationForensicsTransportAgri-foodMaterialsChemistryAerospaceAutomotiveInnovationUrban LivingSolar EnergyManufacturingBiotechnology4ManufacturingCyber SecurityComplex SystemsRemanufacturingIndustrial MathsSynthetic BiologyBuilt EnvironmentEnergy HarvestingMaterials SecurityInternet of ThingsMaterials ChemistryMaritime and marineDefence and SecurityQuantum TechnologiesInfrastructure SystemsAdditive ManufacturingDigital & CreativeElectronic TechnologiesPersonal Data and TrustDiversity and InclusionIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingSustainable Aviation FuelAccess to Funding and FinanceAutonomous vehicles/transportPosition, Navigation and TimingElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCompound Semiconductors Special Interest GroupCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
Event:
02.08.18
Women in Innovation: Building Success - London
Where:
The Crystal, 1 Siemens Brothers Way, London, UK
When:
06.02.19
ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthGrapheneAviationChemistryAgri-foodForensicsMaterialsTransportAerospaceInnovationAutomotiveNewton FundSolar EnergyUrban LivingBiotechnologyManufacturingCyber Security4ManufacturingRemanufacturingComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsBuilt EnvironmentSynthetic BiologyEnergy HarvestingMaterials SecurityInternet of ThingsMaritime and marineMaterials ChemistryQuantum TechnologiesDefence and SecurityAdditive ManufacturingDigital & CreativeInfrastructure SystemsPersonal Data and TrustElectronic TechnologiesDiversity and InclusionIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingSustainable Aviation FuelAccess to Funding and FinanceAutonomous vehicles/transportPosition, Navigation and TimingElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCompound Semiconductors Special Interest GroupCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
Event:
02.08.18
Women in Innovation: Building Success - Glasgow
Where:
Glasgow Science Centre, Pacific Quay, Glasgow, UK
When:
28.11.18
ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthGrapheneAviationForensicsTransportAgri-foodMaterialsChemistryAerospaceInnovationAutomotiveConsultancySolar EnergyUrban LivingBiotechnologyManufacturingCyber Security4ManufacturingRemanufacturingComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsSynthetic BiologyBuilt EnvironmentEnergy HarvestingInternet of ThingsMaterials SecurityMaterials ChemistryMaritime and marineQuantum TechnologiesDefence and SecurityInfrastructure SystemsDigital & CreativeAdditive ManufacturingPersonal Data and TrustElectronic TechnologiesDiversity and InclusionIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingSustainable Aviation FuelAccess to Funding and FinanceAutonomous vehicles/transportPosition, Navigation and TimingElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCompound Semiconductors Special Interest GroupCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...