Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing
The Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation programme will focus on innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing to improve the manufacturing innovation ecosystem in the UK towards a sustainable future.
Promoting the long-term viability of the medicines manufacturing industry
Sustainable medicines manufacturing, strives for the production of medicines in a manner that minimises environmental impact, conserves natural resources, and ensures economic and social sustainability.
Innovate UK’s Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing programme aims to transform the UK’s medicines manufacturing sector by driving innovation, adoption, investment, and collaboration. The programme will focus on developing disruptive technologies to optimise production efficiency, minimise waste, and reduce emissions, aligning with global sustainability goals. It will promote the adoption of innovative solutions across the sector to ensure scalability and widespread use while enhancing the UK’s attractiveness as a prime location for investment in medicines manufacturing, fostering economic growth and resilience.
By strengthening partnerships among academia, industry, and government, the programme will enhance the UK’s manufacturing innovation ecosystem and promote sustainable practices.
The Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation programme is funded as part of the wider VPAG Investment Programme agreed as part of the 2024 Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG).
Focus areas
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Green chemistry
Producing medicines in a manner that minimises environmental impact, conserves natural resources, and ensures economic and social sustainability.
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Circularity
Reducing waste, energy consumption and emissions, while enhancing efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
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Productivity
Adopting of innovative technologies and practices that promote the long-term viability of the medicines manufacturing industry.
Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing collaboration database
We are building a collaboration database for all competitions within the Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Programme. To join the directory of organisations, create and share your collaboration profile detailing your needs and offerings with our team. By participating, you can connect with potential partners, with new collaborators being added each month to expand opportunities.
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Related Opportunities
Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation: Collaborative R&D
Opens: 30/08/2024 Closes: 16/10/2024
Innovate UK and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will invest up to £15m to support sustainable technologies for medicines manufacturing.
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Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing: Expression of interest
Opens: 14/08/2024 Closes: 16/10/2024
Up to £1 million available for expression of interest (EoI) projects for Grand Challenges in sustainable medicines manufacturing.
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Related Events and Recordings
Thu
25
Jul
2024
Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Programme Information Webinar
11.00 - 12.00 GMT | Online
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Fri
15
Nov
2024
Sustainable bio-based Materials and Manufacture (SusBioMM) Cafes
10.00 - 10.45 | Online
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