UK biotechnology research

Biotechnology inspired by nature. Built for real-world challenges.

iBiotech develops research across sustainable materials, health technology and resource recovery. Explore each programme or speak with the team about collaboration.

Explore our programmes

Choose a programme to learn about the research, approach and potential applications.

01 — Bioleather

Microbial-cellulose material research

02 — Parkinson’s Research

Biological pathways and wearable technology

03 — Solar Panel Recycling

Bioleaching and material recovery

Led by PhD researchers

Scientific leadership across biotechnology and microbiology.

Nature-led approach

Research built around naturally occurring biological processes.

Three programmes

Biomaterials, health technology and resource recovery.

Our research

Three programmes. Three real-world challenges.

Explore iBiotech’s current research across sustainable materials, health technology and resource recovery.

Bio-based leather alternative made from brewing by-products

Project 01 — Fashion & Materials

Leather, reimagined from brewing by-products.

Bioleather is being developed from brewing by-products as a bio-based alternative to conventional leather and fossil-fuel synthetic substitutes.

Brewing by-products Bio-based materials Fashion & interiors

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Parkinson's disease research and wearable technology

Project 02 — Medical Research

Exploring new ways to support movement.

iBiotech is investigating biological pathways alongside wearable technology, with research focused on tremor, movement and motor decline.

Pathway research Wearable technology Movement research

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Solar panel recycling and material recovery research

Project 03 — Industrial Biotechnology

Recovering value from retired solar technology.

iBiotech is exploring bioleaching and data-led approaches to recover reusable materials from end-of-life solar panels and support a more circular renewable-energy industry.

Bioleaching Material recovery Circular economy

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