BBSRC
Overview
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) is a non-departmental public body and the UK's largest public funder for non-medical bioscience research and training. Part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), it invests in research within universities and strategically-funded institutes to advance scientific knowledge, promote economic growth, and improve quality of life. Its focus areas include food security, sustainable agriculture, bioenergy, and industrial biotechnology. BBSRC provides funding through grants, studentships, and fellowships.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is BBSRC based?
BBSRC is headquartered in Wiltshire.
When was BBSRC founded?
Founding year information for BBSRC is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does BBSRC have?
BBSRC has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in BBSRC's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Notpla, FA Bio.
What was BBSRC's most recent investment shown here?
BBSRC's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Notpla in 2023.
What sectors does BBSRC focus on?
BBSRC focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does BBSRC focus on?
Stage focus information for BBSRC is not publicly available.