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Advancing Frontiers by Working Together
The National Biofilms Innovation Centre is an Innovation Knowledge Centre (IKC) funded by BBSRC, Innovate UK, and the Hartree Centre. Our mission is to establish a network of research and innovation capacity catalysing collaboration with industry in the study of biofilms to achieve breakthrough innovation.
Our Mission
Catalysing innovation in technologies and solutions to solve the challenges that biofilms present to industry.
Opportunities
A vibrant cross-sectoral community providing opportunities for research collaboration and innovation.
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If you have any questions about our research, how we can help, promoting your opportunities or working with us and becoming a partner, please get in touch.
Building a Global Community
Facilitating national and international engagement and collaboration in biofilms through our networks.
Industrial Partners
Research Partners
Proof of Concept Projects
The Next Generation of Scientific Leaders
Training and developing the future generation of scientific leaders through our PhD and Post-Doctoral programs and by providing extensive opportunities for entrepreneurial training.
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Working with over 100 businesses and world leading experts in biofilm research to accelerate the commercial development of new solutions, products and services.
Join us in our mission to tackle and catalyse innovation in biofilms.
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NBIC Expands National Consortia with Sixth Accession Round
At the National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC), we are proud to mark another major milestone with the completion of our sixth round of accession, welcoming 10 additional UK universities and research institutions into our growing community.
Events
Opportunities
NBIC Flexible Talent Mobility Account (FTMA) Funding Call
The NBIC Flexible Talent Mobility Account (FTMA) call is intended to support secondments and other activities that contribute to the mobility and development of researchers and technical staff in industry and academia.
Biofilm Alliance Forum Workshop Report
As part of the Biofilm Alliance, along with Manchester Metropolitan University, Swansea University and Industrial Microbiological Services Limited, we organised the Biofilm Alliance Forum, which took place at Manchester Metropolitan University in July 2025.
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