The National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) exists to create a fusion of world-class 
interdisciplinary research and industry partnerships to deliver breakthrough science and 
technologies to control and exploit biofilms.
NBIC’s mission is to drive global leadership in biofilm research, training, and innovation by 
tackling key challenges crucial to the UK’s future prosperity.
Biofilms are central to our most important global challenges – from infections, antimicrobial 
resistance and food safety to water security, marine biofouling and corrosion - and exert 
significant economic, social and environmental impacts estimated at $5 trillion per annum. 
NBIC was established in 2017 by four lead universities (Edinburgh, Liverpool, Nottingham and Southampton), 
with funding from BBSRC and Innovate UK. NBIC’s vision is to create a pioneering national centre by 
bringing together the founding universities, an expanded network of research institutions and industry 
partners, and fostering an inclusive approach that engages new companies and research organisations. 
Our Mission
WE ARE NBIC
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