Biologics Innovation Facility (BIF)

A training and production facility housing sophisticated bioprocessing technology to provide biologics manufacturing solutions and transform professional training in a simulated GMP environment.

The Biologics Innovation Facility (BIF) is a training and production-focused facility located at the University of Technology Sydney. The state-of-the-art single-use biomanufacturing equipment gives the fast-changing biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical industry the opportunity to have employees locally trained and upskilled in both upstream and downstream processing techniques. This offers a unique chance for students and biotech companies to up-skill their future workforce. Uniquely, the BIF provides critical infrastructure for biotechnology companies to scale and refine their processes. This allows researchers and industry to develop processes in a GMP simulated environment, which de-risks project translation to commercial impact.

As a flexible, single use, small batch production and testing facility, BIF overcomes current constraints in local facilities often geared to long production runs. The facility is based on a 200L manufacturing process capable of manufacturing a range of products from viral vector therapies and mRNA vaccines to lab-grown meat and alternative proteins . With state-of-the-art biomanufacturing equipment suitable for process development of Viral Vectors therapeutics, RNA vaccines and associated products, cellular agriculture and more.

What we offer

Training programs

BIF provides training in upstream and downstream bioprocessing, as well as cleanroom operations. Gain the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in a simulated GMP environment through our course offerings.

Contract services

BIF provides process development, manufacturing, and analytics services for industry and academic clients using the state-of-the-art bioprocessing equipment within the facility. Utilise our facility’s technology and staff expertise to accelerate your research.

Facility hire

Offering clean room space from Grade D to Grade B, the BIF provides a unique possibility to development your process, utilising our existing equipment or setting up your own equipment, in a sand-box environment.