The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) are pleased to invite you to an event, which will showcase projects from Rounds 1 and 2 of the BBSRC-STFC Facility Access Fund for Bioscience Partnerships.

BBSRC and STFC will bring together businesses, academics, and STFC facility researchers to highlight how we have enabled both established and novel research partnerships to access unique national facilities at STFC in order to address business-led innovation challenges across the biosciences.

STFC’s large-scale scientific facilities and advanced analytical technologies have played a crucial role in supporting bioscience innovation. This event will highlight how these cutting-edge capabilities are leveraged by industry to address complex challenges in bioscience and accelerate research and development outcomes.

Furthermore, the researchers will talk about their projects, showcase key project successes, and highlight the impact of the funding. BBSRC and STFC will also facilitate networking opportunities to encourage future collaborations between the bioscience community and researchers based at STFC’s facilities. Additionally, BBSRC will highlight details on the currently open Round 3 of the facilities access fund and wider BBSRC collaborative R&D funding opportunities.

All of the projects presented at this event have been jointly funded by BBSRC and STFC, demonstrating the commitment to advancing bioscience through access to world-class research facilities.

Business development and researchers from the following STFC facilities will be present to showcase infrastructure support for bioscience community:

1. Diamond Light Source

2. ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

3. Hartree Centre

4. National Quantum Computing Centre

5. Central Laser Facility

6. Boulby Underground Laboratory

Who Should Attend?

Biotech and bio-based businesses who are looking for new collaborations and infrastructure support to solve bioscience innovation challenges
Techbio - Digital, AI, and Quantum companies interested in bioscience innovation challenges
Academics and businesses interested in engaging with the STFC facilities
Applicants interested in applying for Round 3 of the BBSRC STFC Facility Access Funding for Bioscience Partnerships call
Knowledge exchange and business development managers who are supporting research & development and commercialisation
STFC facility staff and researchers

We look forward to your participation in this exciting event that celebrates innovation and collaboration in the bioscience industry!

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