Other Contacts
ABPIThe Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
The ABPI is the trade association for about one hundred companies in the UK producing prescription medicines. Its member companies research, develop, manufacture and supply more than 90 per cent of the medicines prescribed through the National Health Service (NHS).
BBSRC
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
BBSRC is Britain’s lead funding agency for academic research and training in the non-medical life sciences. BBSRC funds research in some of the most exciting areas of contemporary science including genomics, stem cell biology and whole organism biology. BBSRC has the mission to promote and support high quality basic, strategic and applied research relating to the understanding and exploitation of biological systems, and to advance knowledge and technology within this area.
BIA
The BioIndustry Association
The BIA is the trade association for innovative enterprises in the UK’s bioscience sector. As the voice of UK bioscience, the BIA actively represent the sector and its needs to many audiences from patient groups to regional, national and pan-European governments.
Bioscience YES
Bioscience YES (Young Entrepreneurs Scheme) – Yorkshire and Humber
Bioscience YES – Yorkshire and Humber is an innovative competition developed to raise awareness of the commercialisation of bioscience ideas among postgraduate students/postdoctoral scientists working at universities in the Yorkshire and Humberside region.
Bioscience Yorkshire
Bioscience Yorkshire is the bioscience cluster within Yorkshire Forward. This website is a regional access point for the bioscience community, supplying details of the support and networking events available within the region. The bioscience network within Bioscience Yorkshire is very successful, and is quickly becoming the forum for meeting contacts, building new relationships and exchanging views on the challenges and successes of bioscience within the region. Bioscience Yorkshire is one of the most exciting bioscience clusters in the UK, with a strong bioscience knowledge base, including several centres of research excellence.
BIO-WISE
Although this programme is closed, the website is still maintained and is a national information website resource on industrial biotechnology.
CIRCE
Chemical Industries Regional Centre of Excellence
CIRCE is a proven deliverer of valuable projects and services, and is a thriving business support company in the chemical industry. It is committed to delivering services which improve the performance and competitiveness of the chemical industry, offering specialist services and facilities to businesses within the chemicals sector. CIRCE also delivers a unique membership-based information network, providing members with business opportunities and networking intelligence with confidentiality.
Connect Yorkshire
Connect Yorkshire and their partners are dedicated to supporting high growth technology firms in the Yorkshire and Humber region, offering many services from professional advice to help with business plans through to courses and seminars designed to provide the skills to move businesses forward. Their network consists of technology companies, professional services organisations and finance providers.
IPI
Institute of Pharmaceutical Innovation
The IPI addresses the global need to accelerate the drug development process by applying the latest research methodologies in pharmaceutical materials science and computational pharmaceutics. It draws together research groups of international standing to provide a remarkable base of expertise. The IPI has the vision to become a global centre of excellence in biosciences research and a world leader in computational pharmaceutics.
KnowledgeRICH
www.knowledgerich.com
KnowledgeRICH can help your science and technology business to develop and excel, by connecting you to the best expertise and facilities our region's universities have to offer. Right across Yorkshire and Humberside KnowedgeRICH work with experts in all kinds of disciplines, such as communications, ICT, food science, colour chemistry, geology, energy and environment, textiles, biomaterials, ceramics and manufacturing.
Medilink (Yorkshire and Humber) Ltd
Medilink is a membership-based professional association which brings together medical manufacturing and distribution companies, hospitals and universities within the Yorkshire and Humber region, to stimulate innovation and drive forward profitable developments in the medical technology and systems sector.
MEDIPEX
Medipex is the NHS Regional Innovation Centre for the Yorkshire and Humber Region. It is one of a national network of NHS innovation hubs that manage and exploit Intellectual Property (IP)within the NHS. Medipex is an independent company with commercial expertise working within the NHS.
Prowess
www.prowess.org.uk
Prowess is a network of organisations and individuals who support the growth of women's business ownership. Our work encompasses raising awareness, sharing of best practice, advocacy and information.SBAS
Bioscience Yorkshire
Specialist Bioscience Advisory Service
The SBAS aims to assist in building a successful and flourishing bioscience base in the Yorkshire and Humber region, by providing companies with a one-stop shop for business advice. Funded by Yorkshire Forward and ERDF objective 2, SBAS offer bioscience-specific help and business advice within areas such as legal issues, financial issues, corporate services, market research, resources and access to local research institutes and finance.
SEMTA
Science, Engineering, Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
SEMTA is the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies. Led by the sector, for the sector, SEMTA is working closely with its Strategy Groups to drive improvements in productivity by transforming skills in many areas including Biotechnology, forensic Science and Pharmaceuticals. SEMTA has the vision to ensure this sector has the knowledge and skills required to meet the challenges faced by the workforce of the future.
SYBEN
South Yorkshire Bioscience Enterprise Network
SYBEN is a joint public and private sector initiative working together to support and promote the Bioscience Sector in South Yorkshire. This site provides an opportunity for South Yorkshire companies, academic departments and institutes to showcase their bioscience expertise. You can access valuable bio-focussed business information and keep up-to-date with the latest information, news and developments in the region.
UK Resource Centre
Contracted to 2008, the aim of the UKRC is to increase the participation and position of women in science, engineering and technology. Its mission to establish a dynamic centre that provides accessible, high quality information and advisory services to industry, academia, professional institutes, education and Research Councils within the SET and built environment professions, whilst supporting women entering, returning and progressing in SET careers.
UKTI Biotechnology Sector
www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/ukti/appmanager/ukti/home?_nfpb=true
UK Trade and Investment Biotechnology Sector
UKTI provides expert advice, support, information and opportunities to businesses around the UK, helping to develop their export capabilities whether a business is exporting for the first time or is experienced in international trade and expanding into new markets. The biotechnology sector contains companies that focus on the research development and commercialisation of high technology, science-based products in areas such as pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, the environment, agriculture and food.
York Biocentre
www.yorkinnovationcentre.co.uk
The York Biocentre is a state of the art facility for biotechnology start-up and growth companies. The Biocentre offers fully flexible laboratory suites and adjoining offices, along with good business support and development.
Yorkshire BioEnterprise BEP
Yorkshire BioEnterprise BEP is a consortium of DEFRA’s Central Science Laboratory, and the Universities of Sheffield Hallam, Bradford and Hull, funded through the Department of Trade and Industry’s Biotechnology Exploitation Platform Challenge scheme.
Yorkshire Science
Yorkshire Science is the Science and Innovation Council established to deliver commercial value from science and innovation in the Yorkshire and Humber region.
York Professional Initiative (YPI)
www.theypi.co.uk
The York Professional Initiative (YPI) was established in 2001 and offers direct access to the professional and specialist services community to organisations seeking great service, commitment and value-for-money from their business advisors.
YTKO
YTKO is a strategic business and marketing consultancy company, focusing on innovation and enterprise. With expertise in technology venture development, creation of business and market strategy and raising investment, YTKO is a leading organisation in technology marketing for the east of England.