Engineering Biology
Engineering Biology (EngBio) provides us with the opportunity to step away from traditional methods and provide innovative solutions for challenges brought by climate change and the associated impact areas, like food availability and the need for sustainable feedstocks.
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EngBio applies engineering principles to biology and enables us to build and manufacture novel biological systems and products. Together with Industrial Biotechnology, the two sectors are the driving force behind achieving UK’s ambitious goal of doubling the BioEconomy by 2030. We are also working closely with the Engineering Biology Leadership Council and UKRI to ensure the UK is a world leader in Engineering Biology.
Innovate UK Business Connect works across the EngBio innovation pipeline, enabling the translation of engineering biology into commercial outputs. We highlight industry contacts, researchers and relevant stakeholders that can help you explore novel bio-based solutions. In 2025 we launched the Engineering Biology Innovation Network, aiming to progress innovations, create a commercially focused community, and foster new consortia to advance innovations towards commercial applications.
Read about the role Industrial Biotechnology and Engineering Biology can play in helping us move towards producing our chemicals and materials from alternative, sustainable feedstocks.
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: EU Missions - A Soil Deal For Europe
Various closing dates from Mar 2026 to Sep 2027
The Soil Mission leads the transition towards healthy soils by funding an ambitious research and innovation programme with a strong social science component.
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TechLocal: Connecting Local Talent to Local Tech Jobs
Opens: 04/02/2026 Closes: 18/03/2026
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £7.6m to enable career and growth opportunities in the tech sector.
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment (Cluster 6)
Various closing dates from Apr 2026 to Sep 2027
Topics available under Horizon Europe's Cluster 6 programme for 2025/26, with up to €38m available for the largest single projects
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Related Events and Recordings
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Feb
2026
Unlocking the future of engineering biology regulation
10.00 - 12.00 | Online
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Mar
2026
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26
Feb
2026
Engineering Biology Contracts for Innovation engagement workshop
10.30 - 12.00 | Online
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Related News
02/09/2025
Announcing the Engineering Biology SPARK Award winners
The Engineering Biology Innovation Network has funded 15 SPARK Awards designed to tackle real-world challenges faced by UK SMEs or to accelerate their journey towards developing new products, processes, or services.
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15/10/2025
Biomedical Catalyst investment fuelling innovative healthcare solutions
Investment from Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst will help innovative UK businesses translate breakthrough ideas into products and therapies for patients, bringing them a step closer to commercialisation and impact.
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Engineering Biology Innovation Network
Driving the development of a joined-up UK innovation ecosystem to ensure synthetic biology tools, technologies and processes can be more easily developed and adopted by a variety of industries.