Tackling and Exploiting Biofilms in the UK & Beyond
NBIC is at the forefront of addressing biofilm challenges and harnessing their potential across various sectors. Through collaboration with academic and industrial partners, we develop innovative solutions to mitigate the adverse effects of biofilms while exploring their beneficial applications. Our efforts extend globally, ensuring that advancements in biofilm research contribute to economic, environmental, and societal benefits.
Proof of Concept Projects
NBIC’s Proof of Concept projects aim to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications. These projects focus on validating the feasibility of innovative biofilm technologies, providing essential data and insights for further development and commercialisation. By collaborating with industry partners, we ensure that our research translates into practical, market-ready solutions that address pressing biofilm-related challenges.
Combined, our four Proof of Concept calls received 207 applications from which 83 projects were awarded funding – representing a £4.4m investment from NBIC and a total value of £6.7m.
Proof of Concept 1 Projects
Awarded Oct 2018
Proof of Concept 2 Projects
Awarded July 2019
Proof of Concept 3 Projects
Awarded May 2020
Proof of Concept 4 Projects
Awarded June 2021
Proof of Concept 5 Projects
Awarded Sept 2024
Mapping Surfaces for Knowledge Driven Innovation
Supporting academic and industrial partnerships to tackle global biofilm problems
Learning From Nature to Prevent Bacterial Communication
Supporting academic and industrial partnerships to tackle global biofilm problems
Detection and Elimination of Biofilm Contamination
Helping to support biofilm models to assess novel interventions
Revolutionising Healthcare
Supporting researchers to tackle global issues associated with biofilms
Advanced Antimicrobial Surface Testing
Supporting academic and industrial partnerships to tackle global biofilm problems
A Novel Therapy for Urinary Tract Infections
Supporting the next generation of scientific leaders
Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems
Supporting academic and industrial partnerships to tackle global biofilm problems
Rapid Sustainable Diagnostics
Supporting researchers to tackle global issues associated with biofilms
Nature Vs AMR
Supporting the next generation of scientific leaders
A Paradigm Shift in the Application of Bioinputs
Supporting academic and industrial partnerships to tackle global biofilm problems
Raman Against Respiratory Infection
Helping to support biofilm models to assess novel interventions
Improving Patients’ Quality of Life
Helping industry find academic partners to solve unmet needs
Innovations in Wastewater Treatment
Assisting the academic community to find the right industrial partner
New Generation Coatings With Intrinsic Antimicrobial Action
Helping industry find academic partners to solve unmet needs
Establishing a Biofabrication Centre
Assisting the academic community to find the right industrial partner
Breaking Biofilm AMR
Helping to support biofilm models to assess novel interventions
A Global Biofilm Network
Connecting scientists and companies across continents
Exploring Novel Anti-biofilm Technology Use in New Areas
Deepening the interaction between academics and industry
Treating Polymicrobial Biofilms
Assisting the academic community to find the right industrial partner
Next Generation Wound Treatment
Helping industry find academic partners to explore new applications for a known technology
The Fourth State of Matter
Helping industry find academic partners to explore new applications for a known technology
Promoting Biofilms in Personal Care
Assisting the academic community to find the right industrial partner
Reducing Biofilm Formation
Helping industry find academic partners to solve unmet needs
Transforming 16S Sequencing
Helping industry find academic partners to solve unmet needs
Diagnosing Infection in Chronic Wounds
Assisting the academic community to find the right industrial partner
Controlling Listeria in Food Production Facilities
Helping industry find academic partners to solve unmet needs
Finding Treatments for Eye Infections
Helping to support biofilm models to assess novel interventions
A New Class of Acrylate Polymers
Helping to support biofilm models to assess novel interventions
Biofilm Research Informs Marine Coatings Design
Supporting academic and industrial partnerships to tackle global biofilm problems
Innovative Wound Care
Helping industry find academic partners to explore new applications for a known technology
Striving For Net-Zero Through Wastewater Treatment
Supporting the next generation of scientific leaders
Using Synthetic Materials to Model Marine Biofilms
Supporting the next generation of scientific leaders
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