A Partnership for the Life Sciences Industry in Dundee

Dundee is the location of one of the UK's most exciting and dynamic biotechnological clusters. Traditionally an industrial city, over the last 10 years Dundee has undergone a renaissance.

As manufacturing industries have declined, science and technology-based sectors have grown in prominence, taking full advantage of Scottish endeavour.

And none more so than biotechnology in Dundee - for the biotechnology sector in Dundee is internationally renowned, with both academic and private sectors continuously showcasing cutting-edge research and groundbreaking product development.

Dundee's biotechnology industry benefits from a wealth of experience from around the world, as international academics and leading life science companies work closely together in the city to turn research into commercial endeavours.

With two leading universities involved in research in biotechnology in the city, as well as the James Hutton Institute (formerly SCRI), Dundee is at the forefront of scientific research. Dundee biotechnology enjoys a truly international outlook in this exciting area, as a community of scientists from more than 52 countries are employed here.

Leading the Way in Biotechnology - Dundee Today

Today Dundee is one of the leading biotechnology centres in the world. The growth of biotechnology in Dundee has been influenced by a number of factors:

• The development of strong ties between companies in the industry.
• The ability to attract leading scientific figures from around the globe.
• A reputation for academic excellence.
• A strong scientific base.

Pioneering work has been carried out in Dundee, and BioDundee continues to integrate the supportive environment and encourage the entrepreneurial culture.

Biotechnology Companies in Dundee

With so many important factors in place in Dundee, biotechnology is a thriving sector of the local community. Many leading companies are located in Dundee, amongst them:

• Cellartis AB
• CXR Biosciences
• Millipore (UK) Ltd

BioDundee - A Partnership for the Life Sciences Industry in Dundee

BioDundee is a partnership between the public, private and academic sectors. Our mission is to build on the strength of the life sciences sector in Dundee and Tayside internally through:

• Knowledge and skills development.
• Building Partnerships and collaboration.
• Information exchange and networking

While externally promoting and positioning the Dundee life sciences sector to relevant audiences as a centre of world-class life science activity, we aim to facilitate cooperation between Dundee City Council, Scottish Enterprise, the city's two universities and private enterprise.

BioDundee continues to work to increase the profile of life sciences in Dundee and encourage growth of the biotechnology industry in the city, ensuring that biotechnology in Dundee realises its full potential.