Collaborate with us
Looking to advance your research? Or implement new biotechnological processes into your business? We are ready to work with you.
Driving innovation through partnership
Collaboration sits at the heart of innovation.
At the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, you can benefit from the collective knowledge of our world‑leading researchers and access to advanced research infrastructure that is designed to support precision, high-impact research and application.
Whether you are a business seeking breakthrough solutions or an academic group looking to build on your research, partnering with MIB opens the door to powerful new opportunities.
Why collaborate with us?
A place designed for people, not just projects
The MIB brings together hundreds of specialists across disciplines, creating an environment where problems can be explored from multiple angles in real time. Instead of navigating silos, you can benefit from our cross-disciplinary networks and shared perspectives, finding novel ways to address your business or academic challenges.
Practical access to technical support
We connect partners quickly with the expertise they need – whether in bioprocessing, chemistry, engineering, or computational biology. Our facilities and equipment are supported by highly skilled technical staff, ensuring collaborators receive reliable, hands‑on guidance throughout their projects.
Dedicated business engagement assistance
Our business engagement team provides tailored guidance to help you navigate partnerships, agreements and project development with confidence. They understand the needs of both industry and academia, making it easier to shape proposals, plan routes to impact and access the right expertise.
A hub for creativity and co‑creation
Collaborators can benefit from a programme of seminars, workshops and networking events that bring researchers, industry partners and innovators together. These sessions offer practical insights into emerging approaches, opportunities to exchange ideas, and direct access to people shaping the field. It’s an easy way to stay connected, discover new possibilities and strengthen collaborations as projects develop.
An academic partnership that works
We are a purpose‑built hub where 40 research groups and 400 specialists work at the forefront of engineering biology to accelerate real‑world impact. Whether you’re exploring new technology, tackling a complex scientific question or expanding your research network, collaborating with MIB gives you direct access to a thriving community ready to help ideas grow.
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For businesses
If you are looking to adopt new engineering biology solutions in your business, access knowledge transfer opportunities or licence our technologies, our experts are always on hand to help.
For academics
Collaborating with academics at the MIB gives you access to specialist expertise, collaborative opportunities and high-performance equipment to support your research goals.
