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About BIA BioSolutions
BIA BioSolutions is the UK’s dedicated platform for engineering biology beyond health. As a specialised branch of the BioIndustry Association (BIA), we represent the innovators, investors, and pioneers using biological processes to transform industries—from food and agriculture to chemicals, materials, and fuels.
Who we represent
While the BIA has represented the life sciences since 1989, BioSolutions provides a focused home for:
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Engineering biology and industrial biotech SMEs: Companies scaling technologies in non-health sectors.
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Vertical leaders: Stakeholders in the food-tech, ag-tech, and sustainable materials sectors.
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Academic and research hubs: Universities and institutes driving the UK’s biosolutions research.
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Specialist investors: VC and PE firms focused on the transition to Net Zero and the bioeconomy.
About BIA
The BioIndustry Association (BIA) is the voice of the innovative life sciences and biotech industry, enabling and connecting the UK ecosystem so that businesses can start, grow and deliver world-changing innovation.
BIA has over 600 members spanning human health and non-health biotech, including start-ups, scale-ups and established global companies. Membership also encompasses the full UK ecosystem, including non-commercial research institutions and service providers.