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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You can also keep up to date with news, funding and events across the biotechnology sector by connecting with our Bioscience and Biotechnology group on LinkedIn or following KTN Bioscience on Twitter.
In the area of Synthetic Biology, KTN is working with the UK Synthetic Biology Leadership Council (SBLC) in the implementation of Biodesign for the Bioeconomy, the UK Synthetic Biology Strategic Plan 2016, to establish an internationally competitive synthetic biology industry in the UK.
News
06.12.2018
Improving lives and strengthening our economy: A national bioeconomy strategy to 2030Government, industry and the research community have been working together to realise a transformation in the bioeconomy.
05.12.2018
Food scraps could be turned into environmentally friendly plastic packagingUK to lead the world in development of sustainable packaging thanks to new government funding.
05.12.2018
Quality by design for effective bioprocess characterisation and validationRegistration is now open for a short course for scientists and engineers working in the biotech sector as part of UCL's MBI programme.
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Wed, 30 Jan
Innovation, Commercialisation And Networking: Turn ideas into commercial successWhere:
When:
09:30
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Mon, 17 Dec
Online Webinar - The Nouryon Collaborative Innovation ProgramWhere:
Online Live Stream
When:
11:00
NanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAgri-foodTransportChemistryAerospaceMaterialsAutomotiveInnovationManufacturingBiotechnologyBuilt EnvironmentSynthetic BiologyMaritime and marineMaterials ChemistryDefence and SecurityAdditive ManufacturingDigital & CreativeMaterials for CompositesSimulation and ModellingSustainable Aviation FuelSustainability & Circular EconomyCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
Perspectives
07.08.2018
Industrial energy efficiency and decarbonisation in the UKA breakdown of sustainable energy funding opportunities associated with BEIS's £100m Industrial Strategy programme.
RailEnergyAgri-foodChemistryMaterialsTransportInnovationAutomotiveSolar EnergyUrban LivingBiotechnologyManufacturingBuilt EnvironmentMaritime and marineMaterials ChemistryInfrastructure SystemsIndustrial BiotechnologySustainable Aviation FuelAccess to Funding and FinanceIndustrial Strategy Challenge FundSustainability & Circular Economy...
01.08.2018
5 ways to get funding for your start-upHow are you going to get the money you need for your company to grow?
ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationChemistryForensicsAgri-foodTransportMaterialsAerospaceInnovationAutomotiveImmerse UKUrban LivingSolar EnergyManufacturingBiotechnologyCyber SecurityRemanufacturingComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsBuilt EnvironmentSynthetic BiologyEnergy HarvestingInternet of ThingsMaterials SecurityMaritime and marineMaterials ChemistryDefence and SecurityQuantum TechnologiesAdditive ManufacturingInfrastructure SystemsDigital & CreativeElectronic TechnologiesPersonal Data and TrustIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingAutonomous vehicles/transportAccess to Funding and FinancePosition, Navigation and TimingElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
04.10.2018
Investing in your team, in more ways than oneKTN's Access to Funding and Finance team share their recommendations for building a team worthy of enticing investment.
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14.12.18
Smarter innovation to drive growth: a business support workshop for SMEs
Where:
Cutlers Hall, Church Street, Sheffield, UK
When:
19.02.19
ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationChemistryAgri-foodForensicsMaterialsTransportAerospaceInnovationImmerse UKAutomotiveHorizon 2020Urban LivingSolar EnergyBiotechnologyManufacturingEU ProgrammesCyber SecurityRemanufacturingComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsSynthetic BiologyBuilt EnvironmentEnergy HarvestingInternet of ThingsMaterials SecurityMaritime and marineMaterials ChemistryDefence and SecurityQuantum TechnologiesAdditive ManufacturingInfrastructure SystemsDigital & CreativeDiversity and InclusionElectronic TechnologiesPersonal Data and TrustIndustrial BiotechnologyMaterials for CompositesSimulation and ModellingSustainable Aviation FuelAccess to Funding and FinanceAutonomous vehicles/transportPosition, Navigation and TimingArtificial Intelligence in HealthElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
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06.12.18
Materials Research Exchange 2020
Where:
Business Design Centre, Upper Street, London, UK
When:
19.02.20
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03.12.18
The future of Christmas dinner – what is food technology bringing to the table?
We think there is nothing more traditional than the Christmas turkey roast - but have things already changed, and how will they continue to change?
Perspectives:
01.12.18
Innovation in imaging and machine vision
Collaboration - with other industry sectors, with players in the same sector and with academia - is a fundamental driver in photonics innovation.
Event:
ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthTransportMaterialsChemistryAutomotiveImmerse UKInnovationSolar EnergyUrban LivingManufacturingBiotechnologyCyber SecurityComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsSynthetic BiologyEnergy HarvestingInternet of ThingsMaritime and marineMaterials ChemistryDefence and SecurityQuantum TechnologiesDigital & CreativeAdditive ManufacturingDiversity and InclusionPersonal Data and TrustElectronic TechnologiesIndustrial BiotechnologyMaterials for CompositesSimulation and ModellingSustainable Aviation FuelAccess to Funding and FinanceAutonomous vehicles/transportPosition, Navigation and TimingArtificial Intelligence in HealthElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCompound Semiconductors Special Interest GroupCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
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Event:
22.11.18
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Industry Showcase
Where:
Audacious Church - Manchester, Trinity Way, Manchester, Salford, UK
When:
12.03.19
ICTRailSpaceHealthDesignEnergyAviationChemistryAerospaceTransportMaterialsAgri-foodAutomotiveImmerse UKInnovationUrban LivingBiotechnologyManufacturingCyber SecurityComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsSynthetic BiologyBuilt EnvironmentInternet of ThingsMaritime and marineQuantum TechnologiesDefence and SecurityAdditive ManufacturingInfrastructure SystemsDigital & CreativeElectronic TechnologiesDiversity and InclusionPersonal Data and TrustIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingAccess to Funding and FinanceAutonomous vehicles/transportPosition, Navigation and TimingArtificial Intelligence in HealthElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and Management...
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UK Israel Open Collaborative Competition 2018
Up to £1 million is available for UK businesses to develop technologies targeting global markets in partnership with Israeli companies.
Opens:
19.11.18
Closes:
27.02.19
ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationChemistryForensicsAgri-foodTransportMaterialsAerospaceInnovationAutomotiveImmerse UKUrban LivingSolar EnergyBiotechnologyManufacturingCyber SecurityRemanufacturingComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsBuilt EnvironmentSynthetic BiologyEnergy HarvestingMaterials SecurityInternet of ThingsMaterials ChemistryMaritime and marineQuantum TechnologiesDefence and SecurityDigital & CreativeInfrastructure SystemsAdditive ManufacturingElectronic TechnologiesPersonal Data and TrustDiversity and InclusionIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingMaterials for CompositesSustainable Aviation FuelAccess to Funding and FinanceAutonomous vehicles/transportPosition, Navigation and TimingArtificial Intelligence in HealthElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCompound Semiconductors Special Interest GroupCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
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NanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAgri-foodTransportChemistryAerospaceMaterialsAutomotiveInnovationManufacturingBiotechnologyBuilt EnvironmentSynthetic BiologyMaritime and marineMaterials ChemistryDefence and SecurityAdditive ManufacturingDigital & CreativeMaterials for CompositesSimulation and ModellingSustainable Aviation FuelSustainability & Circular EconomyCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
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15.11.18
The art of networking
Charlotte Thompson from KTN's Access to Funding and Finance team shares her thoughts and tips on networking.
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Event:
08.11.18
Digital Business Meet-Up - February 2019
Where:
Digital Catapult, Euston Road, London, UK
When:
07.02.19
ICTSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAgri-foodMaterialsForensicsChemistryTransportInnovationImmerse UKUrban LivingManufacturingBiotechnologyCyber SecurityIndustrial MathsBuilt EnvironmentInternet of ThingsDefence and SecurityQuantum TechnologiesDigital & CreativeDiversity and InclusionPersonal Data and TrustSimulation and ModellingAccess to Funding and FinancePosition, Navigation and TimingArtificial Intelligence in HealthElectronics sensors & photonicsSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and Management...