Industry Partnership Program
NSF iBioFoundry : Innovation Accelerator
Accelerate Your R&D Pipeline
The NSF iBioFoundry integrates synthetic biology, automation, and AI to dramatically accelerate the design-build-test-learn (DBTL) cycle, turning research ideas into prototypes far faster than traditional methods. Partner with our world-class experts to compress discovery timelines, secure defensible IP, and transform your R&D pipeline.
Some benefits of joining the program include:
- Industry Advisory Board seat to shape center’s research
- Priority access for instrumentation and resources
- Generate real data on throughput, accuracy, and efficiency gains before internal scale-up
- Execute pilots in our facility to see how automation helps your R&D, no capital outlay required
- Consult with specialists in AI, lab automation, and biotechnology
- Sponsor proof-of-concept projects using our high-throughput, automated DBTL workflows
- Gain priority negotiation and favorable licensing opportunities for new discoveries
Engagement Models
Choose the collaboration tier that fits your strategic approach.
TIER I: Strategy
Empower your in-house decision making with iBioFoundry insights.
$10,000 / year
- Industry Advisory Board Seat
- Shape and advise research and educational projects powered by this partnership program
- Cutting-Edge Biofoundry Knowledge
- Technical breakthroughs reported in partner meetings and newsletters
- iBioFoundry Certificate Program access
- Talent Pipeline
- Recruit top talents in AI-driven biofoundries
- IP Licensing
- Non-exclusive, royalty-free access to technologies developed with federal funding
- Visibility
- Present accomplishments at annual events
TIER II: Execution
Create solutions, first IP access, use iBioFoundry resources for strategy delivery.
$20,000 / year
- Everything in Tier I, plus:
- Biofoundry Research Consultations
- On-demand advice from AI, automation, synthetic biology experts
- AlphaSynBio consulting: AI-powered synthetic biology tools
- On-site iBioFoundry introductions
- Biofoundry Research Delivery
- iBioFoundry access and instrumentation: Priority scheduling for Tier II members
- IP Licensing
- First access to invention disclosures (90-day exclusivity)
- Priority option to negotiate exclusive commercial licenses
Other
Opportunities
Opportunities
Sponsored Research Projects
Fund specific research projects aligned with your strategic priorities. Work directly with iBioFoundry scientists on custom solutions for your biomanufacturing challenges.
Company-Named Fellowship
Sponsor a graduate student or postdoc working on cutting-edge biofoundry research. Build your talent pipeline while advancing the field.
NSF iBioFoundry Architecture
Integrated capabilities powering next-generation biomanufacturing.
Platform Overview
End-to-end biofoundry infrastructure
Robotic Liquid Handler
Tecan Fluent 1080 & Echo 650
Analytical Equipment
Mass spec, plate readers & more
Instrumentation
Spinnaker & inSPIRE robotics
AI / ML Capabilities
AlphaSynBio & predictive models
Automation Workflows
Thermo Momentum™ scheduling
Services
Full-service project execution
User Program
Access grants & training
Publications
Research & technical papers
News & Events
Updates & upcoming events
Ready to Accelerate?
Partner with NSF iBioFoundry to transform your biomanufacturing R&D pipeline.
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