New GBIP in Japan - Engineering biology

  • Monday, July 21, 2025
  • Posted By The Growth Company

Innovate UK is inviting ambitious innovative companies to participate in its Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) in Japan.

Applications are invited from businesses that focus on:

  • DNA synthesis
  • DNA sequencing
  • Bioinformatics
  • Analytical instruments
  • Automation
  • Supercomputing (for enginnering biology)
  • Supply of reagents

Why Japan?

Japan, the world’s third-largest economy by GDP, leads in R&D investment, and is a substantial market for innovative UK engineering biology companies and a potential gateway to other Asian markets.

Home to over 200 Forbes Global 2000 companies, Japan ranks third in global corporate R&D spending, trailing only the United States and China. This economic and technological prowess makes Japan a critical partner for the UK

Japan aims to expand its bioeconomy market to US$650 billion by 2030, providing growing and exciting opportunities for UK engineering biology companies. Japan aims to expand its bioeconomy market to US$650 billion by 2030, providing growing and exciting opportunities for UK engineering biology companies.

Key dates

Application deadline – 25/07/25
Application outcome – 30/07/25
Get ready workshop – 08/09/25-09/09/25
Market Visit – 03/10/25-11/10/25
Exploit the opportunity workshop – 12/03/26

Find out more and apply