Industry and academia working together to develop novel bio-sensing technologies
IBST’s mission can be summarised as “Sensing for Biology and Biology for Sensing”. IBST develops sensors for biological testing in the sectors of healthcare, agriculture and food technology, and uses biological principles to develop novel sensors for environmental, security and engineering applications.
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Medilink South West Regional Awards 2025
Congratulations to all our winners of the Medilink South West Regional Awards 2025 held on Board the SS Great Britain, Bristol - 14 May 2025
Start-Up Award: Nexus BioQuest
Delivering Innovation into Health and Care Award: Samboards
Innovation for Sustainable Futures Award: LabCycle
Partnership between Academia & Business Award: Radii Devices
Advances in Digital Healthcare Award: Health & Care Innovations
One to Watch Award: MyCelsius Innovations
Collaborative working
IBST builds project teams from industry, the public sector and academia to address challenges brought to us by our industrial partners. We undertake research, and development, often developing prototype systems ready for commercialisation. We leverage our research not only by working with others and drawing on experience from past projects but by applying for funding to government agencies such as the Research Councils, Innovate UK, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the European Community through European Regional Development Fund grants.