The BBSRC-STFC Bio BIC is an incubator programme for early-stage biotechnology start-ups, providing access to the following UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) campuses:
Additional specialist support is available from The Pirbright Institute.
Bio BIC provides:
The BBSRC-STFC Bio BIC is open to UK-registered companies who are:
UK-registered companies must also have one or more of the following:
The research underpinning the products or services being carried forward by the company must be within BBSRC remit.
The research underpinning the products or services being carried forward by the research team must be within BBSRC remit.
The technology must be either:
We will not accept applications based on medical or clinical devices and therapeutics being developed solely for a specific end-point clinical utility (including diagnostics).
We strongly advise you to contact us (email: james.mooney@stfc.ac.uk) if you are unsure whether your application fits the scope of the Bio BIC programme.
Complete the Bio BIC expression of interest application form.
Expressions of interest are limited to one per company.
The deadline to submit your expression of interest is 7 September 2025 at 11:59pm UK time.
All applications will go through a competitive selection process.
Submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Once submitted, companies will be notified if they have been successfully shortlisted to submit a full application within two weeks of submission and by 8 September 2025 at the latest.
Email: james.mooney@stfc.ac.uk
We held a webinar on 31 July 2025 to provide more information to applicants on this funding opportunity.
