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Biotechnology 

The North West is one of the UK's top three clusters for the biomedical sector, which includes biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

It is home to a rapidly expanding biotechnology business base, with internationally-renowned academic and clinical research strengths. It is also home to Europe's largest biologics community and recognised as a member of the 'European Super League' of biotech clusters.

Business Link Northwest is your free to use, independent business support and information service. Our team of specialist advisers have in-depth understanding and know-how of the biotechnology industry and offer free, tailored one-to-one support for your business. Call us now on 0845 00 66 888 or use our contact us form to find out what we can do for you!

Member trade association

BioIndustry Association
Find out how the BioIndustry Association (BIA) can support the UK's bioscience sector.

guideInternational trade regulations

Read this guide that provides an overview of the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals sector and its key regulations an exporter or importer needs to comply with.

 

Knowledge Transfer Networks

bioProcessUK
Find out more about the publicly funded Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) set up to drive innovation performance across the UK biological medicine bioprocessing industry.

Featured supportEarth

National Biomanufacturing Centre, Liverpool
Discover how Europe’s leading biopharmaceutical design centre works with biotech companies or academic groups to bring new medicines from the research laboratory into the clinic.

Support for exporters
Contact UK Trade and Investment on 0845 603 7053 and ask to speak to the biotechnology sector specialist for tailored international trade support.

Skills developmentinfo

Semta - the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Access to information on the bioscience sector and how you can get involved in driving the sector's skills and productivity agenda forward.