t academic research from the world-leading Babraham Institute , the Campus bioincubator , scientific support services and established companies .
Norwich Research Park , Norwich
The Norwich Research Park is a community of world-leading research institutions and technology based business . The Park is a partnership between BBSRC , the University of East Anglia , the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital , the John Innes Foundation and four world-renowned institutes ( the Sainsbury Laboratory and three institutes which receive strategic funding from BBSRC – the John Innes Centre , the Institute of Food Research and The Genome Analysis Centre ) and is home to over 3,000 scientists , researchers and clinicians .
Rothamsted Centre for Research and Enterprise , Hertfordshire
The Rothamsted Centre for Research and Enterprise ( RoCRE ) is a unique hub focused on promoting collaboration and innovation in agricultural technology . RoCRE is co-located with commercial agricultural technology businesses and the scientific knowledge and expertise of Rothamsted Research and offers a range of facilities , including conference facilities , flexible laboratory space and informal meeting hubs , providing exciting opportunities for agritech businesses to thrive .
Aberystwyth Innovation and Enterprise Campus , Aberystwyth
BBSRC , Aberystwyth University and the Welsh Government are investing in the development of an agri-innovation campus for food and renewable energy in Aberystwyth . The investment will provide new infrastructure and facilities to attract companies and researchers interested in developing technologies , products and services in the biosciences .
Roslin Innovation Centre , Easter Bush Campus , Edinburgh
BBSRC and partners are investing in incubation space for animal bioscience in the Roslin Innovation Centre . The Centre , scheduled to complete spring 2017 , is designed to support the successful development of entrepreneurial companies and will co-locate commercial tenants with clinical teaching , research and enterprise activities on campus .
BBSRC
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council ( BBSRC ) invests in world-class bioscience research and training on behalf of the UK public . Our aim is to further scientific knowledge , to promote economic growth , wealth and job creation and to improve quality of life in the UK and beyond .
Funded by Government , BBSRC invested over £ 509M in worldclass bioscience in 2014-15 . We support research and training in universities and strategically funded institutes . BBSRC research and the people we fund are helping society to meet major challenges , including food security , green energy and healthier , longer lives .
Our investments underpin important UK economic sectors , such as farming , food , industrial biotechnology and pharmaceuticals
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