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"We like the BiOrbic approach, which is very practical, rational and always done with an eye to commercial realities"

Enda Buckley - Carbery

Overview

Overview

Leading Irish and International

Companies choose BiOrbic

BiOrbic works with industry partners to build dedicated teams that create new technological processes and bespoke solutions, delivering cost reductions and commercial value.

Expert Researchers

Choose from over 160+ bioeconomy researchers

Co-Investment

Up to 50% co-investment available from BiOrbic for eligible projects

A Choice of Research Areas

Our team co-creates the project with you based on your focus areas

Flexible Timeframe

Determine an achievable timeline

Options

Designed for You with

Flexibility in Mind

Collaboration Tiers

Small
Minimum of €120,000
Length 10 – 12 months
Masters and postdoctoral researcher
Medium
Between €120,000 – €2,000,000
Length 1 to 3 years
Postdoctoral researchers
Large
Up to €2,000,000
Length 2 to 4 years
PhD and postdoctoral researchers

Gain a competitive edge

BiOrbic Research Ireland Centre for the Bioeconomy is inviting researchers and industry partners to collaborate on projects that help drive Ireland’s transition to a sustainable circular bioeconomy economy.

Our Industry Partners

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Sanja Trajkovic - Nuritas

"Working with BiOrbic has allowed Nuritas to explore and expand new areas of research that will greatly impact the growth of the company. Bioavailability of peptides in humans is still missing piece of evidence not only for claim substantiation but for better understanding of feasibility of peptide as potential drugs.”

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Jack O'Hare - Adesco

"Our research partnership with BiOrbic and UCD continues to deepen our understanding of the environmental, nutritional and economic benefits of using Adesco-treated grain and beans in ruminant and monogastric diets. These research learnings will help us grow market demand in Ireland, and in turn, reduce the total carbon footprint of meat produced here."

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Enda Buckley - Carbery

"BiOrbic has enabled us to carry out valuable targeted research that we did not have the resources or expertise to do in house. We like the BiOrbic approach, which is very practical, rational and always done with an eye to commercial realities."

Case Studies

Our Industry Work

Supporting a Circular, Low-Emission Future

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Measure. Improve. Reach net zero.

Analyse GHG emissions, track biodiversity, and map a clear path to net zero using proven technologies and practices.

From data to real-world impact

Carbon Harvesters turns monitoring into simple, actionable steps, helping farmers improve sustainability while building long-term resilience.

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Consistent, high-purity hydroxytyrosol

Nova Mentis produces ≥99% pure hydroxytyrosol using a patented, water-based biotech process, avoiding heavy metals and delivering reliable antioxidant performance.

Sustainable production, dependable results

Designed for food, nutraceutical, and cosmetics markets, it eliminates seasonal variability and batch inconsistency while supporting heart, brain, and skin health.

FAQ

Questions about Partnering?

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R&D Tax Credit on Eligible Expenses

If you are a private company that is active in research projects, you may be able to avail of up to 30% tax relief on eligible expenses. You can find more information here: Research and Development (R&D) Corporation Tax credit

What is the eligibility criteria for projects?

Projects must align with at least one of BiOrbic’s challenges to advance the bioeconomy.

Projects must include an eligible researcher from a BiOrbic partner institution together with an eligible industry partner.

All projects must focus on bioeconomy innovation and biobased resources and / or processes.

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