b'CONTACT NBICTO REQUEST APARTNER SEARCHIndustry Engagement WORLD-CLASS FUNDAMENTAL SCIENCENBIC exists to expand, catalyse, andThrough exploration visits, regular communications, harness the UKs academic and industrialfocused sectorial and cross sectorial workshops strengths in biofilms for the benefit of theand introductions (business to business or business to academic), NBIC has established the relevant UK. NBIC continues to engage with industryconnections to its academic community and other partners, to deeply understand the rangebusinesses to drive the transfer and translation of industrial unmet needs, settings and theof knowledge and technology. This is evidenced in constraints and levers in their markets. the diversity of NBICs Proof of Concept applicants and the breadth of sector attendance at events. Through ongoing engagement, we leverNBIC catalyses the occurrence of the creative the ability of our research partners tocollisions that industry partners require. address these needs, driving opportunitiesOur partner searches aim to match-make a for industry and academic collaboration,need to an opportunity or solution (bilaterally investment and income.between industry and academics) either via a personal contact through our innovation team Our strategy enables unmet industrial biofilm (andor emails targeted to our wide network. microbiome) needs to be matched with possible solutions so as to be an invaluable part of ourContact us at nbic@biofilms.ac.uk industrial partners network or open innovationto request a partner search.pipeline. We listen, understand, and explore needsSince its launch in 2024, our Industry Membership and/or capabilities, and then create and supportscheme has provided businesses with a unique connections, either through our own routes (Proofplatform to support commercial development in of Concept calls, FTMA competitions and partnerbiofilm research, and now includes 33 members.searches) or helping signpost to other opportunities.We have achieved meaningful dialogue and relationships with over 300 businesses across all sectors relevant to biofilms, from micro to SME to larger corporates, each through personal engagement and contact. We have neglected no sectors in our approach and have sector strategies for Health, Food and Agriculture, Water, Waste Management, Marine, Household/Cleaning, and Energy. 36'