Useful links

BIA - The BioIndustry Association - Promoting UK Biotechnology

As the voice of UK bioscience, we are active in representing the sector and its needs to audiences, from patient groups to regional, national and pan-European governments

BIOnow - Regional Biotech for Global Benefit

Bionow - information for Northwest bioscience research, life-sciences, drug discovery and development, clinical trials, start-up companies, manufacturing, academic excellence, biotechnology innovation, collaboration, in-licensing, out-licensing, IP.

The University of Manchester Incubator Company Limited ( UMIC )

The University of Manchester Incubator Company Limited ( UMIC ) is The University`s Incubator Facilities Management, and external business mentoring commercialisation company. UMIC will manage current and future Incubators for The University. These currently include the successful Manchester Bioscience Incubator, Core Technology Facility (CTF), North Campus Incubator and One Central Park Incubator. UMIC also provides business mentoring services to regional SMEs across all business sectors

The University of Manchester Intellectual Property Limited (UMIP)

The University of Manchester Intellectual Property Limited (UMIP) is the managing agent of The University of Manchester for intellectual property commercialisation. UMIP`s role is to enhance the scale and quality of The University`s intellectual property development and commercialisation activities. UMIP works in highly positive relationships with researchers, entrepreneurs, business people, professional advisers and investors to achieve its goals.