The Finnish BioFoundry for synthetic biology and biomanufacturing

The Finnish Biofoundry for synthetic biology and biomanufacturing (FIN-BioFoundry) brings together the scientific excellence and industry interface of VTT, Aalto University, University of Turku and Tampere University to develop cutting-edge, enabling solutions for industrial biotechnology. Key objectives of the FIN-BioFoundry are to provide a unique and enabling platform for cutting-edge science in synthetic biology and biomanufacturing research, enable high-level education and workforce training for research and bio-based industries, support an essential part of future circular bioeconomy development and national manufacturing resiliency, and form the Finnish node in the European IBISBA ESFRI infrastructure network dedicated to Industrial biotechnology. Large investments are taking place globally to enable development of biofoundry-enabled biomanufacturing solutions. FIN-BioFoundry ensures Finland's competitiveness and ability to act as a relevant scientific collaboration partner.