b'12963 Public engagementAcceded Researchtalks and workshopsInstitutions organised and delivered by NBIC researchers, have reached over 20,000 and we continue to grow. 40 of these havemembers of the public.received NBIC POC and/or FTMA funding and 15 have received funding for biolm-related public engagement activities. 314211 Industrial, researchand public partners private, publichave formed partnerships with us via projects, and third sectorjoint applications, and other activities; 41 of organisationswhich are international collaborations. involved with NBIC governance boards and NBIC-funded projects.196Presentations 18 Interdisciplinary given at Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN), regional body, and national association workshops/meetings, and 38 workshops/discussions on biolms standards initiated Research Fellows at UK, EU, and international levels.progressed into permanent roles in industry or academia. Regional Development From6 FTMA Roundsdevelopedand managed, we awarded48 projectsNBIC has provided funding to 102 Small and Medium sized businesses and has receivedtotalling 637K with cash and in-kind 2M to support regional activities. contributions from collaborators of 479K. 13 13'