
UK biotech is built on a world-leading science base supported by the research councils and the BIA is proud to work closely with them. The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) is a BIA member and the Medical Research Council (MRC) plays a central role in early-stage funding for the sector as they co-distribute the Biomedical Catalyst Fund with Innovate UK.
A key part of the research ecosystem of medical research charities and the BIA has strong relationships with these through its charity of the year scheme, and we work closely with the Association of Medical Research Charities. You can find out more about how BIA members are working with medical research charities in our Celebrating UK Bioscience: Drug discovery and development campaign.